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Taking A Trip? Program Your Thermostat Before You Go, And Spend Your Energy Savings On Souvenirs

September 20, 2011

If you’re planning to take a trip away from home, whether it is for a few days or an extended stay, having a programmable thermostat is a great way to keep costs down. While you’re not home, you don’t need the air conditioning to run the whole time and there’s no reason it should. You …

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How Your HVAC Contractor Will Tailor Your High-Efficiency Air-Conditioning System To Your Home’s Exact Requirements

September 13, 2011

What kind of air conditioning system does your central Florida home require?

Degree Days: How To Use Them To Figure Your Energy Use

September 6, 2011

Degree days help homeowners estimate their utility bill as well as give them in-depth information about what their energy costs are actually going toward. They can also help determine when and why they are using more energy throughout the course of the year.

How Continuous Attic Ventilation Can Help You Cut Your Cooling Costs

September 1, 2011

Continuous attic ventilation allows your attic to breathe. Instead of trapping heat in your attic — potentially causing roof rot from excess moisture — it is ventilating the hot air and keeping humidity levels down.

New Lennox Rebates And Federal Tax Credits: Major Incentives To Upgrade Your Home-Comfort System This Summer

August 30, 2011

There has never been a better time to switch your home over to a high efficiency air conditioning unit. The new models could cut your electric bill in half and right now you can collect almost $2,000 in rebates and tax credits.

Shopping For That New Air-Conditioning System? Look For The Energy Star Label and The SEER Rating

August 25, 2011

One of the most important features to look for on your next air conditioner may be a small paper label.

How A Well-Designed Landscaping Plan Can Help You Keep Your Home Insulated

August 23, 2011

Landscaping is a great way to make the outside of your home beautiful. But you should also consider the benefits landscaping has on your energy consumption.

Make Insulation A Priority In Your Crawl Space: Do You Need More?

August 16, 2011

Installing and maintaining the proper amount of insulation in the crawl space of your Orlando home has several advantages. Properly insulating your home’s crawl space:

Air Conditioner Conked Out? Use These Replacement Questions

August 2, 2011

When your air conditioner conks out, the first thing you ought to know is what you should not do. There is a lot you can do yourself, but it’s usually best to call in an HVAC technician if the sealed compressor unit breaks down, or if you find a leak in the refrigerant lines, for example.

Want New Equipment? How To Read HVAC Quotes To Select A Contractor

July 28, 2011

When was the last time you had your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system serviced or repaired? If you really can’t remember, it’s likely that your HVAC system is not functioning efficiently. This means it’s costing you more money than it should be, and that it may be time to start thinking about buying some new …

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