May 23, 2017
Homeowners who are searching for a new furnace have multiple efficiency options available. However, the best performance and highest efficiency can be found only in a modulating furnace. Here is a brief description of modulating furnaces and how they provide superior comfort along with excellent efficiency.
January 12, 2017
When the weather cools and you turn your furnace on for the first time, you’re probably aware of a burning smell. In general, that’s just dust that has accumulated in the heat exchanger over the months since you last used the furnace. The dust burns off quickly so that after a few minutes to an …
December 22, 2016
Professional home energy tests are the best way to learn how your house could be more efficient so you can save money on utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Although professional audits can pay for themselves as you correct energy loss, another option might be to conduct your own energy tests. Here are a …
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November 17, 2016
Cooler winter weather in the Orlando areas means that you’ll soon be needing to turn on your furnace. For households with a gas furnace, there are several tasks that need to be done to ensure that the heating system works safely and efficiently. Perform preventive maintenance: Call your HVAC service professional and schedule a preventive …
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November 15, 2016
If you’re looking for ways to save energy at home, don’t fall for the urban myth that it helps to close vents in any unused rooms. In reality, shutting a room isn’t an effective energy-saving strategy, and it can have many unpleasant consequences like:
November 10, 2016
If you’ve looking for alternatives to a forced-air system, radiant heating is worth investigating. In areas of the country where winters are cold, some types of radiant heating can only be installed when it’s mild outside. Here in Orlando, it’s possible to install radiant heating anytime you choose.
October 11, 2016
When you are buying a house, some of the first home features that catch your eye may be the roof, exterior cladding, interior design, and appliances. However, there are other systems, such as the HVAC system, that are out of sight and may not beckon your attention.
July 14, 2016
Investing a bit of effort and time to put these energy saving tips can add up to summertime energy savings, leaving you with a more comfortable home. Some of the tips even prolong the lifetime of your most expensive appliances.
June 7, 2016
As a homeowner, you’ll eventually have to communicate with an HVAC technician about your air conditioning system, either to schedule maintenance, arrange for a repair, or choose a replacement system. You can communicate much more effectively if you’re familiar with key HVAC terms related to air conditioning. Following are some of the most common:
June 2, 2016
When it comes to cooling and heating a home, people tend to take a lot of things for granted. One of them is the fan setting on their thermostat. Typically, these HVAC thermostat settings are either “on” or “auto.”
