October 9, 2018
One of the most exciting things about football is having guests over to watch some of the games throughout the season. Before you pick up your phone to send a Facebook invite, however, there are certain party comfort concerns that you need to tackle. It basically comes down to two primary areas:
September 27, 2018
The new fall season is finally upon us and you know what that means – time to take care of your HVAC system! While it’s going to take a little work, we’ve decided to make it easy for you by providing five fall HVAC maintenance tasks that you can put on your to-do list right …
July 12, 2018
Most residential building codes for new homes now mandate adequate bathroom ventilation by a powered exhaust fan. However, if your house was built before 2003, a bathroom window that could be opened by hand may have been the only venting requirement. There are good reasons behind changes in the code.
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.
May 24, 2018
Window heat gain during the cooling months makes your HVAC system work harder, which means more wear and higher energy bills. Looking on the bright side, windows present an excellent opportunity to boost energy efficiency when it’s time to spruce up your Orlando home’s aesthetic appeal inside or outside in the form of window treatments.
May 17, 2018
You might mistakenly think that your thermostat isn’t an important HVAC component because of its size. In reality, it’s the thermostat that controls your entire HVAC system, so it can affect the equipment’s performance, energy consumption and your comfort. This makes it vital to understand the basics of how thermostats work, what type you have, …
May 15, 2018
You want to save energy and you try to save energy, but are you getting good results with lower energy bills? As summer arrives in the Orlando area, saving energy while maintaining a comfortable home is a daily labor for many homeowners — and not always a successful one. If this sounds familiar, use this …
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May 4, 2017
Don’t make the mistake of thinking there’s nothing you can do to reduce energy use in your Florida home. Most residences have plenty of potential for further energy savings, and often all it takes are a few small changes.
December 8, 2016
The ductwork is a vital component of a home’s HVAC system that often doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it plays a key role how well the system functions. Old ductwork can contribute to a loss of energy efficiency, high heating and cooling costs, a decline in comfort and even poor air quality.
July 15, 2016
A skylight can be a beautiful addition to a room. They provide a view of the sky and a source of natural light. However, they can also create a situation where you’re wasting energy year-round.
