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How to Get Your Home in Shape for Fall with these Maintenance Tips


How to Get Your Home in Shape for Fall with these Maintenance Tips


November 5, 2015

While you’re busy making sure that your HVAC system is ready to handle colder weather, don’t overlook the rest of your Orlando home. You can get your house ready for winter with the following home maintenance tips.

Air-Sealing Your Home: Best Practices

Air-Sealing Your Home: Best Practices

September 22, 2015

So you’ve found air leaks in your home’s envelope. Now what do you do? The next step is air-sealing them to improve energy efficiency. With a few exceptions, it’s fairly easy and straightforward to seal leaks with common materials available on the market.

5 Ductless Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips

5 Ductless Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips

May 7, 2015

When you’re trying to beat the Florida heat, a ductless mini split system can be your best friend. Not only does it allow you to regulate the temperature in different parts of your home as needed, but it also eliminates the inefficiencies inherent in pumping air through a duct network. But like any machine, mini …

Make Your Gas Furnace More Economical With These Simple Tips

Make Your Gas Furnace More Economical With These Simple Tips

March 3, 2015

The efficiency of your gas furnace relies heavily on regular professional tune-up, as well as basic owner upkeep. While most units have an expected service life of close to 20 years, the status of an older furnace can vary according to how faithfully a manufacturer’s recommended operating procedures and preventive maintenance techniques are observed. To maintain optimum energy efficiency …

Standard HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tasks All Homeowners Should Know About

Standard HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tasks All Homeowners Should Know About

February 26, 2015

In the same way your vehicle requires regular tune-ups to stay in optimal condition, so too does your heating and cooling system. While there are some simple things you can do yourself — such as changing air filters — most tasks will need to be done by a pro. It’s important to learn more about the maintenance that …

Tips for Preventing Water Damage Before It’s Too Late

Tips for Preventing Water Damage Before It’s Too Late

July 22, 2014

Water damage is a massive culprit behind weakened foundations in Orlando homes. Water damage compromises the very core of a building. Think about the core strength of your body. Water damage left to penetrate through a home’s core strength can cause serious structural damage. Wet and damp wood attracts wood-eating termites and carpenter ants, in …

Preventative Maintenance: Learn Just How Vital It Is for Your HVAC System

Preventative Maintenance: Learn Just How Vital It Is for Your HVAC System

February 27, 2014

There’s a reason why the HVAC industry is so focused on HVAC inspections and preventative maintenance. It’s the single most important thing homeowners can do to increase energy efficiency, optimize HVAC equipment lifespan, and enjoy improved whole-house comfort and air quality.

These HVAC Contractor Red Flags Should Make You Shy Away

These HVAC Contractor Red Flags Should Make You Shy Away

December 5, 2013

Winter is coming soon to Central Florida, and if you have not done so already, now’s the time to make sure your home-heating system is prepared. HVAC contractors are prepared for the seasonal increase in business, and many will be advertising their services locally. Before you choose an HVAC contractor, do your research and watch …

That Copper in Your Air Conditioner Condenser Is a Golden Opportunity for Vandals–Guard It

That Copper in Your Air Conditioner Condenser Is a Golden Opportunity for Vandals–Guard It

November 12, 2013

You probably haven’t thought much about protecting your outside heat pump or air conditioner condenser, but because of the copper they contain, thieves are targeting these units for a quick score. They rip out the copper or take the entire unit, loading it right into the back of a truck.

Fall’s Around the Corner — A Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Your Orlando Home

Fall’s Around the Corner — A Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Your Orlando Home

October 1, 2013

As fall approaches, it brings with it the promise of falling leaves and cooler weather. But something to consider before the cool season arrives is the need for a fall maintenance checklist for your Orlando area home. Here is a quick list of tasks that you should be ready for: