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Heat Pump Alone Or Dual Fuel: Which Is The Right Choice For You?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Orlando has some of the nicest winter weather in the country, with warm days and cool nights. A heat pump can be the most energy-efficient…
Three Very Sound Reasons To Give A Radiant System Serious Consideration
By Bobby Rinaldi
Few Florida homes use a radiant system to heat the house. Most houses have a forced-air heat system. Forced-air heating can feel dry and uncomfortable…
Check Your Home For These Ductwork And Vent Problems — Any One Of Them Could Be Hindering Your Airflow
By Bobby Rinaldi
The duct system in your Florida home is essential to proper airflow throughout the year. According to the Department of Energy, improperly sealed ducts can…
Lower Your Heating And Cooling Load For Savings Both Now And When You Replace Your System
By Bobby Rinaldi
Heating and cooling costs represent the greatest portion of a typical energy bill for most homeowners. You can save money on energy costs by lowering…
Selecting A Heat Pump: Consider These Advanced Features, As Well As The Efficiency Rating
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you're in the market for a new heat pump, there are a few advanced features (along with energy-efficiency ratings) currently available that you should…
Setting Your Programmable Thermostat For 24/7 Savings
By Bobby Rinaldi
A programmable thermostat provides home comfort, peace of mind and energy savings. When used correctly, a programmable thermostat can provide up to a 20 percent…
How A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Can Extend The Life Of Your Furnace
By Bobby Rinaldi
When a motor has to operate at full throttle, it has to work harder and is more likely to die sooner. Unfortunately, for a long…
How A Preventive Maintenance Plan Can Reduce Your Repairs And Keep Your System Humming
By Bobby Rinaldi
Orlando residents count on their heating and air conditioning to stay comfortable indoors all year long. As the weather transitions into the cooler months, it's…
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…