May 1, 2012
If you’re in the market for a “smart” programmable thermostat, that’s a smart decision itself. Maintaining a regular heating/cooling schedule provides you with consistent home comfort, and saves energy all year long. Choose the right programmable thermostat that matches your heating/cooling system, your schedule, and offers the features that makes saving energy easier.
December 29, 2011
A programmable thermostat provides home comfort, peace of mind and energy savings. When used correctly, a programmable thermostat can provide up to a 20 percent savings on your energy bills. Over several years, this can add up to significant amount of money.
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 …
July 21, 2011
Most homeowners experience rising energy costs in the summer, primarily because the heat outside forces the near-constant use of your air conditioning. If you don’t want your utility bills to skyrocket out of control, you’ll need to trim down your energy consumption in other ways. Fortunately, there are plenty of summertime energy-savings tips you can use …
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July 19, 2011
Some people may come to Orlando for the warm weather, but you can definitely have too much of a good thing. One way that Floridians can stay cool, while saving money on their energy bills, is to make use of ceiling fans.
July 12, 2011
You might have heard the term ‘high-efficiency air conditioning’ used here and there without knowing exactly how it’s different from standard central air. If your central air conditioning is in need of an upgrade, there are many reasons why a high-efficiency air conditioning unit would be a good choice:
June 23, 2011
High-efficiency heating and cooling systems are designed to use fuel efficiently and get you good results on your energy bills; however, the cost of fuel in your area might make using electricity or gas, for example, more costly. Dual-fuel systems help to maximize energy efficiency by choosing the heating or cooling source that will use …
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June 16, 2011
Ducts are used in homes to circulate the indoor air from the heating and cooling systems throughout the house. Properly sealed duct work will help ensure that you have a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient home. If your ducts have leaks or are not sealed properly, there is potential for significant air and energy loss. This …
June 2, 2011
A programmable thermostat can provide you with a number of different ways to control how you heat and cool your home. Programmable thermostats make it easy for you to manage the temperature of your home efficiently. They allow you to program your HVAC system to run only when needed, allowing you to save energy and …
May 24, 2011
We hope you find Rinaldi’s Home Comfort Blog helpful in answering your questions about how to make sure you’re doing the best job possible to maintain a safe and comfortable home comfort system and at the same time keeping energy costs under control. Whether its indoor air quality concerns, tips on changing filters, information on …
