October 17, 2013
If you’re building a new home, it’s likely you consider many attributes to be top priority. One of these attributes should be construction techniques that make it a radon-resistant home. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that may be emitted by the soil beneath your home. The following five construction essentials can help prevent …
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July 9, 2013
Attics can get extremely hot in the summer in our Florida climate. Roofing materials tend to absorb a lot of heat from the sun’s rays. This heat then radiates into your attic where it makes the attic air much hotter than the exterior air. To make sure the heat in your attic isn’t getting into …
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June 20, 2013
Checking your air filter every month and replacing it when it’s dirty will improve your indoor air quality, extend the life of your cooling equipment, and help lower your energy costs during the long Orlando cooling season. A dirty filter impedes the flow of air to your system and can cause expensive damage and reduced …
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May 21, 2013
When’s the last time you thought about your home’s indoor air quality? Although it may seem like a minor issue, the air inside your home can significantly impact your health and overall home comfort. Here’s why indoor air quality is so important, and how a professional HVAC contractor can help you to make improvements.
May 16, 2013
When you air seal your home, you’ll not only improve your indoor air quality, but you’ll also reduce your energy bills. In fact, air sealing is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to control the high cooling bills we get around Orlando.
March 26, 2013
Indoor air quality is important for your health and well-being, so why do we so often overlook how to improve it? If we live in a modern home, and we don’t see or smell anything, we might assume that the air we’re breathing is okay. However, the key is often to get your HVAC system …
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January 24, 2013
A ducted forced-air system is the type you’ll find in most Florida homes, with a furnace and air conditioner or an air-source heat pump used for both heating and cooling. While there are variations in how these systems work, the basics are fairly simple. Getting familiar with how your system heats and cools can help …
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January 22, 2013
If you have an attached garage, it’s very possible that fumes from the garage are getting into your home. You certainly don’t want any of that unhealthy air in your living space. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep the fumes out of your home and ensure that your indoor air is safe.
January 10, 2013
Good ventilation and efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) air filters do a lot to keep the air in your Florida home or office clean, but for optimal indoor air quality, there are a few more steps that you can take. Here are five steps to ensuring optimal indoor air quality in your home …
January 3, 2013
Orlando’s warm climate certainly has its advantages, but there is one downside: high humidity that encourages mold growth in our homes. Keeping a mold-free home is important not only for appearances, but also for your health and your home’s structural integrity. Mold spores irritate your respiratory system, while uncontrolled mold growth can rot your home’s …
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