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Heating and Cooling Loads: Learn the Fundamentals

Heating and Cooling Loads: Learn the Fundamentals

May 31, 2021

What are heating and cooling loads? The HVAC industry describes the amount of conditioning homes need as heating and cooling loads (also known as thermal loads). The load refers to the amount of work any system must do to keep the structure comfortable.Heating loads refer to the amount of heat energy required to be added …

How Window Insulation Saves You Money

How Window Insulation Saves You Money

March 22, 2021

Windows play a large role in making your home enjoyable to live in. They bring in natural light and contribute to making spaces seem larger. However, they can also be a big source of energy waste in a home. Older windows typically are only single-pane, which have virtually no insulation value. This means that air …

Smart Thermostats: Why We Love Them

Smart Thermostats: Why We Love Them

February 14, 2019

If you’re not the type of homeowner who jumps on the bandwagon of every new technology trend, you may think all the fuss being made about smart thermostats is a bit over-exaggerated. The fact is, smart home HVAC controls can bring you some impressive benefits that you’ll quickly learn to love as much as we …

Avoiding HVAC Airflow Problems

Avoiding HVAC Airflow Problems

January 10, 2019

Airflow problems can affect nearly all aspects of heating and cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Your furnace, air conditioner, blower and ductwork are all sized and designed to work in concert with a precise airflow specification. In a typical home, at least 1,000 cubic feet of air per minute circulates through the system. Anything that …

3 Tips for Saving Money in January

3 Tips for Saving Money in January

January 8, 2019

After splurging during the holidays, direct your impulses for saving money to making your home more energy efficient. Investing your time and money in this direction pays you back winter and summer in lower energy costs and keeps you more comfortable longer without using your heating or cooling system. The three most effective steps to …

Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool

Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool

October 30, 2018

If it seems like your air conditioner is actually heating the air like the furnace does, you may need to change the HVAC settings, maintain it, or call for a repair. It’s not normal for cooling systems to blow hot air, and in most cases, it’s an easy fix to bring it back to normal.

Getting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits

Getting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits

October 16, 2018

It’s easy to develop bad habits. Most of us, if we’re honest, can admit to plenty of them. But what about your HVAC system? Maybe you have some bad HVAC habits and don’t even know it. Let’s take a look at some of the worst — and unfortunately, most common –among homeowners.

How the Stack Effect Impacts Energy Efficiency 

How the Stack Effect Impacts Energy Efficiency 

August 7, 2018

Natural physics, including a simple principle like the stack effect, can have a major effect on your home’s energy efficiency. An efficient HVAC system requires a structure that minimizes heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. Unfortunately, the stack effect is one of the forces that works against efficient cooling and heating in …

Interior Design and Efficiency: How Window Treatments Affect HVAC

Interior Design and Efficiency: How Window Treatments Affect HVAC

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.

When to Prep Your HVAC for Summer

When to Prep Your HVAC for Summer

May 22, 2018

With temperatures already heating up in the Orlando area, this is a good time to focus on summer HVAC prep. Since you’re likely to need your air conditioning during spring as well, you should be taking steps to make sure that your HVAC system is ready to use. Keep the following tips in mind to …