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Can Your Home’s Building Envelope Affect Energy Efficiency?

Can Your Home’s Building Envelope Affect Energy Efficiency?

March 17, 2015

The reason you have an HVAC system is to keep your home feeling comfortable, even during our long, sweltering Orlando summers. What forms a climate separation between the inside and outside of your home is called the building envelope, and how well it performs can have a big effect on your home’s overall energy efficiency.

Let’s Disprove 5 Common Attic Ventilation Myths

Let’s Disprove 5 Common Attic Ventilation Myths

March 10, 2015

Is your attic suffering because of inadequate ventilation? With so much misinformation and myths circulating about attic ventilation, it’s no wonder why your attic feels like a sauna during the summer. Now’s the time to learn the truth about how to properly ventilate your attic.

Can You Save More Money with a Zoned Heating System?

Can You Save More Money with a Zoned Heating System?

March 5, 2015

With a zoned heating system, you can control heat distribution throughout your home during any time of the day or night. Additionally, zoned heating systems can offer substantial energy savings if you heat or cool only occupied zones, instead of your entire home. Keep reading to see if a zoning system is right for your Central Florida home.

Standard HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tasks All Homeowners Should Know About

Standard HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tasks All Homeowners Should Know About

February 26, 2015

In the same way your vehicle requires regular tune-ups to stay in optimal condition, so too does your heating and cooling system. While there are some simple things you can do yourself — such as changing air filters — most tasks will need to be done by a pro. It’s important to learn more about the maintenance that …

How to Add Window Film and Increase Energy Efficiency

How to Add Window Film and Increase Energy Efficiency

February 5, 2015

Learning how to add window film is something all homeowners should consider doing, as film can stop thermal transfer from glass. Window film works effectively all year-round to improve energy efficiency, without having to commit to the financial investment new thermal windows require.

5 Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your Orlando Home

5 Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your Orlando Home

January 6, 2015

With colder weather moving in, your utility bills will often rise over the course of a typical winter. However, by using a few of the following winter energy-saving tips, you can reduce your bills without sacrificing any home comfort:

Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down Year Round in Your Central Florida Home

Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down Year Round in Your Central Florida Home

November 20, 2014

Winter is just around the corner in Orlando and it’s time to get ready for cooler temperatures. Even though our winters are mild compared to many other parts of the country you should take the time to prepare. These six simple steps will help you keep your energy costs down and enjoy a comfortable winter season. 

Don’t Let Energy Costs Skyrocket This Fall — Ways to Save

Don’t Let Energy Costs Skyrocket This Fall — Ways to Save

September 30, 2014

With school starting, many of us can feel fall approaching quickly. Though autumn doesn’t mean cold nights and sweaters here in Florida, many of us are still concerned about our energy bills as winter approaches. High utility bills aren’t inevitable, however. Here are a few easy ways to cut down on your energy costs this …

Electricity Use Habits That Will Drive Up Your Bills

Electricity Use Habits That Will Drive Up Your Bills

April 10, 2014

With all of our modern conveniences, electricity use can quickly get out of hand. Unfortunately, too many of us have become complacent and don’t really pay enough attention to possible mistakes we’re making that are driving up our monthly bills. To help you out, we’ve outlined a few common ways that this may be happening: