July 3, 2012
Energy costs continue to rise and homeowners constantly struggle to keep them under control. It pays to have an overall energy-savings strategy that includes a home energy audit, air-conditioner tune-ups and seasonal maintenance. Those are the obvious things, but something that isn’t so obvious is installing an attic ventilation fan.
June 28, 2012
When the time comes to replace your air conditioning system, look for the Energy Star label; it’s your assurance that the product you’re considering is energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
June 14, 2012
If you’re planning to take off on vacation, it’s important to make sure your house is well taken care of before you go. This is especially important if you plan to be away for the whole summer, but home maintenance is also important for shorter trips.
June 7, 2012
If you enjoy a readily flow of continuous hot water and would like to save substantially on water heating costs, then a tankless water heating system may be for you.
November 24, 2011
You may not realize it, but 25 cents of the average household’s energy dollar goes to heat hot water, even in warmer climates like Orlando’s. Saving even a small amount of hot water can make a big impact on your family’s budget.
October 25, 2011
When buying a heat pump for your Orlando area home, it’s important to pay attention to the HSPF ratings, or heating seasonal performance factor. This rating determines the quality and effectiveness of the heat pump that you are buying with a ratio of BTU (or British thermal unit) heat output over a heating season to …
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October 6, 2011
Home water heaters are usually fairly reliable, whether you’re using it for a shower, washing the dishes, or cooking. Its reliability makes it easy to take it for granted. But as you make your list of fall maintenance items, make sure to include draining the water heater on your list. Draining the water heater is …
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August 18, 2011
If you are one of the millions of people who have moved to Floridato experience warm weather most of the year, then you know how important air conditioning is. The average temperature in Orlandois over 80 degrees for about seven months of the year. Excellent HVAC service is a necessity, as well as an HVAC …
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June 23, 2011
High-efficiency heating and cooling systems are designed to use fuel efficiently and get you good results on your energy bills; however, the cost of fuel in your area might make using electricity or gas, for example, more costly. Dual-fuel systems help to maximize energy efficiency by choosing the heating or cooling source that will use …
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June 14, 2011
Proper maintenance of your heating and cooling systems is necessary to keep your HVAC units performing at an optimal efficiency level. The air filters, in particular, require special care to be sure they are not clogged with dirt and dust.
