August 23, 2018
As hard as your air conditioner has worked all summer, it’s usually a good idea to schedule HVAC maintenance as the season starts to wind down. Deep cleaning and professional maintenance will help you finish out the cooling season efficiently and dependably.
July 26, 2018
If there is an issue with your home’s water supply, you’d naturally expect it to affect the taste and quality of your drinking water. You may not realize that water quality can also impact certain household systems, equipment and appliances, like the plumbing, water heater and dishwasher.
July 17, 2018
Whether you’re leaving your home in the care of someone watching the house itself, your child, or a pet, you need to leave behind a few home comfort and energy savings instructions so that your utility costs don’t get out of control. To help you out, here are a few tips that we would suggest …
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July 5, 2018
Childproofing homes usually involves covering outlets, keeping household cleaners out of reach and taking other steps to keep children as safe as possible. One area that you might overlook is your HVAC system and its components. Find out how to reduce the risk of injuries with the following HVAC safety tips.
July 3, 2018
It’s that time of year once again when people all across the country will wave their American flags, grill burgers outdoors, and watch fireworks with family and friends. Since the sun will probably be beating down for most of the summer, here are a few cooling tips that you can implement for July Fourth and …
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June 28, 2018
When you’re in the process of replacing your existing cooling and heating system, the HVAC costs for the equipment are likely to be your first consideration. Unlike other upgrades or appliances for your home, however, the cost of a new HVAC system typically translates directly into lower energy bills and operational costs over its lifetime.
June 12, 2018
Do you look at HVAC preventative maintenance as optional — that is, something you can schedule every few years, when the mood hits you? You could be courting an HVAC breakdown unless you’re faithfully scheduling an HVAC inspection every spring and fall.
May 29, 2018
Mosquitoes make it difficult to enjoy our warm Florida climate without experiencing bites that leave itchy, red welts. These bloodsucking pests are more than just a irritating nuisance, though — they’re carriers of the nasty pathogens responsible for serious illnesses like malaria, dengue fever, West Nile and Zika. Given that the range of such diseases …
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May 22, 2018
With temperatures already heating up in the Orlando area, this is a good time to focus on summer HVAC prep. Since you’re likely to need your air conditioning during spring as well, you should be taking steps to make sure that your HVAC system is ready to use. Keep the following tips in mind to …
May 10, 2018
Here in Florida, we know more than we’d like about the harm home pests can do. From rodents to roaches, we’re well schooled in deterring, controlling and disposing of these invasive critters. But there’s one area of your home you may not have thought about in regard to pests, and that’s your HVAC system. Yes, …
