October 25, 2011
When buying a heat pump for your Orlando area home, it’s important to pay attention to the HSPF ratings, or heating seasonal performance factor. This rating determines the quality and effectiveness of the heat pump that you are buying with a ratio of BTU (or British thermal unit) heat output over a heating season to …
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October 6, 2011
Home water heaters are usually fairly reliable, whether you’re using it for a shower, washing the dishes, or cooking. Its reliability makes it easy to take it for granted. But as you make your list of fall maintenance items, make sure to include draining the water heater on your list. Draining the water heater is …
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September 29, 2011
With winter on the way, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the cold weather that is approaching. These energy saving tips will help you stay warm this season as well as save you money all year round.
September 27, 2011
While we’re still in the throes of a hot Florida summer, it can be difficult to think ahead to cooler days when you might need your furnace. We can be sure that time will come, however, and probably sooner than we think.
September 22, 2011
Now that summer is here in Orlando, most of us are experiencing rising energy costs. One way to keep your utility bills down and take advantage of Florida’s sunny climate is to install a solar energy system, which uses the world’s cleanest and most renewable energy source—the sun—to heat your home and generate electricity for …
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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 …
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.
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.
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.
August 25, 2011
One of the most important features to look for on your next air conditioner may be a small paper label.
