August 8, 2013
You’ve put a lot of time and effort into your summer vacation plans but you’ve probably overlooked some important details. Is your Central Florida home prepared for you not being in it? You need to ensure that your house remains safe, secure and at the proper temperature. Make sure that you have a comfortable home …
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June 11, 2013
Maintaining your heat pump is essential for ensuring it operates efficiently during the long Orlando area cooling season. A neglected heat pump can use up to 25 percent more energy to operate than a well-maintained one, resulting in higher energy bills and a larger carbon footprint. Additionally, a poorly maintained heat pump is more likely to …
Continue reading “Now’s the Time for Heat Pump Maintenance – Tasks for You and Those for a Pro”
May 23, 2013
In your Orlando area home, you can take advantage of numerous energy-saving tips and contribute to a healthier planet in addition to saving money. Here are a few of these energy-saving tips:
May 14, 2013
Geothermal cooling is one of the most efficient ways to cool homes in our climate because it uses underground resources rather than the air to cool your home. Geothermal heat pumps extract heat from your home when they’re in the cooling mode and deposit or “reject” the heat in the ground or water. If your …
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January 31, 2013
Sealing your ductwork is one of the simplest ways to improve the efficiency of your Florida home’s cooling and heating systems. But just sticking some tape on the duct joints won’t do the job. For an effective, long-lasting seal and the greatest increase in energy efficiency, it’s important to use the right type of sealing …
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December 11, 2012
Are you looking for an easy and quick way to improve your energy efficiency and provide a little TLC for your home’s heating and cooling system? Look no further than your air filters. It’s important to check them once a month, and change them as often, if necessary, or at least every two months. If they …
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November 22, 2012
Temperatures in the Orlando area fluctuate from an average of 72 degrees in the summer to 62 degrees in the winter. Some people set their thermostat to 70 degrees and leave it there year-round, because it’s too much trouble to remember to adjust it up and down, as needed. If that sounds like you, you …
Continue reading “The Right Programmable Thermostat Setting Will Lead To Savings”
October 4, 2012
Did you know that there’s a whole world of efficient, plentiful and free energy just under your feet? Underground temperatures are far more stable, and stay approximately 60 degrees year-round. You can reap the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling in your central Florida home by capitalizing on this underground energy.
September 4, 2012
This summer, use ceiling fans to help you keep your cool — and your money.
July 5, 2012
One of the biggest complaints during the cooling season is uneven temperatures throughout the house. Certain rooms are too cold while others are too warm, and everybody in the house wants to adjust the thermostat accordingly. In the meantime, your energy bills are getting higher and higher because the air conditioner is running constantly.
