May 15, 2014
You can end up losing a good bit of money through air leaks in and out of your home. Your heating and cooling systems subsequently have to work a lot harder to achieve the temperature levels at which you feel most comfortable.
April 10, 2014
With all of our modern conveniences, electricity use can quickly get out of hand. Unfortunately, too many of us have become complacent and don’t really pay enough attention to possible mistakes we’re making that are driving up our monthly bills. To help you out, we’ve outlined a few common ways that this may be happening:
March 18, 2014
Energy vampires are the little things that waste energy in your home. Often, these are overlooked but they may add up to as much as 20 percent of your monthly utility bills. Thankfully, most of these pesky suckers can be done away with quickly and easily.
November 21, 2013
When your ductwork leaks, your home comfort, air quality and budget take a hit. Unfortunately, duct systems are notorious for leakage problems, as the University of Florida points out in a recent study.
October 1, 2013
As fall approaches, it brings with it the promise of falling leaves and cooler weather. But something to consider before the cool season arrives is the need for a fall maintenance checklist for your Orlando area home. Here is a quick list of tasks that you should be ready for:
April 23, 2013
A do-it-yourself energy evaluation helps Orlando area homeowners identify energy-usage deficiencies and save precious energy from season to season. If greater home comfort and lower energy bills sound appealing to you, use this guide to button up your home and plug the energy drain on your pocketbook.
December 13, 2012
Air leaks in your home’s outer envelope decrease efficiency and waste energy dollars. As you pay to keep your Florida home warm or cool, the last thing that you want is air infiltration that increases your utility bills and wastes energy. However, there is an answer. Caulking is a quick, inexpensive way to seal gaps …
Continue reading “Caulking: How To Choose It, How To Use It”
January 26, 2012
Have you ever wondered just how energy efficient your home is? You can use Energy Star’s Home Energy Yardstick to determine how well your home performs, and what you can do to raise that score — and save energy and money.
