March 18, 2014
Energy vampires are the little things that waste energy in your home. Often, these are overlooked but they may add up to as much as 20 percent of your monthly utility bills. Thankfully, most of these pesky suckers can be done away with quickly and easily.
January 30, 2014
While energy usage can be high during the heating months, that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to keep your home comfortable. There are many energy saving tips you can take to help curb energy costs in the winter. Following are some of them.
January 2, 2014
Living in the Orlando area, you’re probably not terribly concerned with reducing winter heat loss but our winters do get pretty chilly, and anything you can do to reduce the workload on your furnace or heat pump makes sense. Here are some ways to reduce heat loss and your winter heating bill. (The bonus is …
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December 12, 2013
No one wants to pay high energy bills and yet many homeowners do not take the measures necessary to cut energy consumption. Much of the time, this is simply because people are unaware how much they can save by making a few changes. Here are some energy-saving tips that will help you save money while …
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November 7, 2013
While it may seem a bit soon to think about the holiday season, especially in the Orlando area, in reality, it’s not too far away. As you prepare to decorate your home for the holidays and plan your yearly get-togethers, you can reduce the impact these activities will have on your utility bills with some …
October 22, 2013
Caulk is a low-cost, effective way to help weatherize your home. Caulking and other sealing products will block drafts and seal air leaks that can make your air conditioner or furnace run longer and/or harder, resulting in larger bills. Here are some caulk basics for beginners.
October 8, 2013
Air conditioning is essential in our Central Florida region, and the more efficiently your A/C operates the better. To maximize cooling efficiency when you’re replacing or improving your cooling system, make sure the A/C is equipped with a thermal expansion valve. A thermal expansion valve (TXV) will increase the efficiency and extend the life of …
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September 12, 2013
The hot weather isn’t going anywhere in Central Florida for quite a while. You need a cool home, but you should consider what you can do to improve your energy savings. Some cost-cutting tips, however, may seem plausible but actually can cost you more money in the long run.
August 6, 2013
Your home’s hardest working appliance in the summer is your cooling system. Energy savers like fans for your home and attic, along with routine A/C maintenance will lower your electric bill and prolong the life of the system. The compressor is the heart of your system, the part that works hardest, and costs the most …
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June 6, 2013
With summer about to take hold in the Orlando area, your energy costs may be getting out of hand this time of the year. However, you can take some steps to make sure that you’re not paying any more than you have to.
