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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality Using Three EPA Recommended Strategies
By Bobby Rinaldi
Indoor air quality is sometimes more polluted than the outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends three strategies be put into place in your home…
Foam, Loose Fill Or Batts: Which Kind Of Home Insulation Is Best For Your Particular Job?
By Bobby Rinaldi
The three main kinds of home insulation are foam, loose fill and batt. All three will help you cut down on heating and cooling costs,…
Those Energy Tax Credits Are About To Expire — Use Them Or Lose Them
By Bobby Rinaldi
There are many energy tax credits offered to homeowners that expire on Dec. 31, 2011. To receive a tax credit, install an eligible HVAC unit.…
Want To Get The Most Out Of Your Conditioned Air? It All Starts With Proper Ductwork Design And Installation
By Bobby Rinaldi
If your ductwork is not properly designed and installed, your HVAC system will never be able to live up to its potential. Your ductwork plays the…
Wondering Why Your Energy Costs Are High? Consider An Energy Evaluation
By Bobby Rinaldi
With winter on the way, you will begin to use your heating system more and more. That's why now is the ideal time to make sure…
Tips For Saving Hot Water In Your Household
By Bobby Rinaldi
You may not realize it, but 25 cents of the average household's energy dollar goes to heat hot water, even in warmer climates like Orlando's.…
What To Expect From Rinaldi’s Whole-House Comfort Checkup
By Bobby Rinaldi
Just like the family car, your home needs a regular tuneup to perform at peak capacity. Leaks in your ductwork, drafts and inadequate insulation all…
Considering The Lifetime Costs Of A Furnace Upgrade
By Bobby Rinaldi
When you're considering a furnace upgrade, you may be tempted to focus on the initial cost as the deciding factor. But there are many other…
Proper Maintenance Extends The Life Of Your Heat Pump
By Bobby Rinaldi
How much life you get out of your heat pump will depend largely on how well you take care of it. With a proper amount of…
Cost-Effective Insulation Helps You Boost Household Energy Savings
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you’re looking to increase your savings on home energy this year, checking and upgrading your insulation is a fast and inexpensive way to start. Good…
CO Detectors — The First Step In Protecting Your Family From The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide
By Bobby Rinaldi
An often unrealized danger that could exist in your central Florida home may be one that you cannot see. In the case of carbon monoxide…
Protecting Your Air Conditioner From The Cold Is Simple With Rinaldi’s Seasonal Shutdown Tips
By Bobby Rinaldi
With winter on its way, you are probably more concerned with how your heating equipment will perform than how well your cooling equipment is protected. However,…
Changing Your Filters Could Be The Key To Boosting Furnace Efficiency
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you have had problems achieving the efficiency you are accustomed to from your furnace, it could be because you haven’t been replacing its filters…
The Energy Star: Allow It To Guide You In Your Home Comfort Decisions
By Bobby Rinaldi
Air conditioning is not a luxury in a climate like that experienced in the Orlando area, nor is careless energy consumption. Keeping this in mind,…
HSPF Ratings: Why They Matter When You’re Buying A Heat Pump
By Bobby Rinaldi
When buying a heat pump for your Orlando area home, it's important to pay attention to the HSPF ratings, or heating seasonal performance factor. This…
You Know You Need A Professional Duct Cleaning When…
By Bobby Rinaldi
Indoor air pollution and its effects on the health of the American population has been a growing topic in recent years. The EPA is a…