January 17, 2017
Despite their strengths, conventional heating systems can’t always provide the kind of gentle warmth we need in Orlando’s mild winters. Radiant heating offers an efficient alternative.
November 22, 2016
While heating might not feel like a major concern in sunny Orlando, you still need a heating system that keeps you cozy affordably during cooler weather. Some home heating systems do that better that others. Fuel-burning furnaces These furnaces burn natural gas, oil or propane to produce heat and warm air that’s distributed throughout the …
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February 9, 2016
One way to lower your bills this winter is to reduce the heating load in your home.
January 19, 2016
A heat recovery ventilator brings balance to the increasingly important issue of home ventilation. More than ever, an effective ventilation system is vital to healthy indoor air quality.
November 19, 2015
Because sunny Orlando can still get chilly on winter nights, improvements that keep your home comfortable during the cold season have a measurable payoff. Minimizing your home’s heat loss is one of the simplest steps you can take toward greater comfort and lower heating bills.
January 27, 2015
Insulating your home is one of the best ways to make it more energy efficient. Blown insulation is a great material to add to your attic space. It offers better coverage than batt insulation, and it’s easier to hit all of the nooks and crannies found in an irregular attic space with this type.Â
January 13, 2015
Winter heating costs can be quite high, even in the warm environment of Orlando. Fortunately, there are several ways to improve its performance and keep your heating costs in line. So, how can you improve your home heating system?
January 16, 2014
Radiant heating is an alternative form of home climate control that supplies heat directly to the floors, walls or ceilings of the room. The heat rises or radiates outward, providing even, consistent heating from the bottom to the top of the room.
November 19, 2013
Have you gotten into the habit of closing rooms to conserve energy during the winter? If so, that’s a habit you should break. A recent study by Berkeley Lab found that closing registers and blocking off rooms may actually cause your heating system to use more energy than if it was heating the entire house. …
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November 8, 2012
Preventive maintenance is one of those pesky tasks that is easy to forget until something goes wrong. You don’t want to wake up to a 50-degree house in the middle of December because your annual tune-up slipped your mind.
