May 10, 2012
The unpredictable nature of central Florida’s weather makes having a standby generator a much easier way to cope with big storms that occur throughout the year. These generators are fairly new technology for homes and can make the difference between suffering through a power outage and sliding through comfortably.
May 8, 2012
With the intense heat and humidity of Florida’s summers returning, taking a few hours to do an energy audit provides you with a road map to energy savings throughout the year. Going through your home looking for places where your insulation is weak, you have air coming in or leaving the structure, or your HVAC …
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.
April 5, 2012
In bathrooms, basements and on windowsills, mold is an annoying problem that can quickly become serious if left untreated. Mold can lurk in just about any damp, dark and humid location and fills the air with a nose-wrinkling musty aroma. The fungus devours the surface it is growing on and quickly spreads via spores released …
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March 8, 2012
A well-ventilated home provides a clean, comfortable living environment in all seasons. Here are some of the ways that your ventilation system keeps your home healthy and, by extension, keeps you and your family healthy as well:
January 19, 2012
Before you call an HVAC contractor to help you with a heating issue, you may be able to solve the problem yourself with some simple furnace-troubleshooting tips. This could end up saving you a great deal of money and hassle by getting your house back to the warm and cozy levels you are used to.
January 5, 2012
Heating and cooling costs represent the greatest portion of a typical energy bill for most homeowners. You can save money on energy costs by lowering your home’s heating and cooling load.
October 27, 2011
Air conditioning is not a luxury in a climate like that experienced in the Orlando area, nor is careless energy consumption. Keeping this in mind, Orlando homeowners will want to make sure their home comfort equipment meets the federal Energy Star program‘s standards. Appliances that have earned the Energy Star label will not only conserve …
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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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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 …
