February 26, 2013
An energy-efficient home is of the utmost importance these days with the high cost of energy and the push to lower your carbon footprint. Creating an energy-efficient home allows you to enjoy lower energy costs and a more comfortable indoor atmosphere while the environment benefits from fewer greenhouse gases. Following the whole-house performance method will allow you to …
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February 7, 2013
If the furnace in your Florida home is more than 15 years old, it’s probably quite a bit less efficient than systems on the market today. While your furnace could have an efficiency of less than 70 percent, high-performance systems available now have efficiency ratings as high as 99 percent. If you’re shopping for a …
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December 27, 2012
Are you considering upgrading to a new HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system? If so, it’s important to consider all of the factors that affect its performance.
December 4, 2012
For Florida homeowners, maintaining your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment is vital to it operating efficiently and optimally 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The heat and humidity in our region often makes it uncomfortable beyond belief outside, so just imagine what would happen inside your home if your HVAC unit …
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November 1, 2012
With cooler weather heading to the Orlando area, now is the best time to schedule an annual service call for your furnace. You will rest easy this winter knowing that if and when you need your heater for those chilly mornings and nights, it will be ready to work hard and efficiently to keep you …
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October 25, 2012
Annual preventive maintenance on your hot water heater will extend its life, increase its efficiency and help keep your energy costs down. While here are some water heater maintenance steps that you can do yourself, such as ensuring that the temperature is set to an efficient level, and insulating the pipes, you also should consider …
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September 6, 2012
Refrigerant huffing is now the fourth most common substance abuse of teenagers. Its often-easy availability and quick high attracts youthful, naive experimenters. Refrigerant is the lifeblood of your central air conditioner and is installed in the system through ports in the outdoor compressor/condenser unit in your backyard. Removing a small amount of refrigerant through an …
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August 16, 2012
When you own a home, one of the key responsibilities is preventative maintenance, including the pipes and drains from appliances, air conditioners, furnaces, toilets, sinks, showers and baths. Most of the time this can be done simply and easily by the homeowner, but a professional drain cleaning is a good idea once a year to …
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February 2, 2012
Most homeowners in the Orlando area focus their attention on air conditioning. And rightly so, because to survive in Florida means staying cool. And though the heating season is short, we can’t ignore it. If we want to stay comfortable throughout the winter, we need an efficient, durable heating system. So when it comes to …
December 22, 2011
Orlando residents count on their heating and air conditioning to stay comfortable indoors all year long. As the weather transitions into the cooler months, it’s time to think about preventive maintenance for your HVAC equipment.
