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When Low Humidity and Your Health Collide

When Low Humidity and Your Health Collide

November 30, 2017

During the winter months when it gets chilly at night and you have to operate your heating system, the amount of moisture in your indoor air can drop. This happens because cooler air doesn’t hold as much moisture as warm air, and the heating system dries it out even more.

4 HVAC Considerations for Fall Parties

4 HVAC Considerations for Fall Parties

October 17, 2017

Between the upcoming holidays, cooler weather, and football season, the fall season is a great time to invite family and friends over to your home. If you want guests to have the best time possible, though, there are a few HVAC considerations that you should be concerned with. To help you out, we’ve compiled four …

Should You Change the Temperature for Pets in the Fall?

Should You Change the Temperature for Pets in the Fall?

October 12, 2017

In the summer, dogs pant and cats stretch themselves out as far as they can to cool off. When it’s chilly, pets seek out their favorite spots and curl themselves up. Many pet owners take that as a sign of complete comfort and contentment. But is it really?

Fall is Here: Change Your Air Filters

Fall is Here: Change Your Air Filters

September 5, 2017

The transition of seasons is always a good time to think about changing the air filter that plays such an important role in your home’s cooling and heating system. With Florida’s lengthy cooling season, air has circulated through your home’s forced-air HVAC system thousands of times, and an effective air filter eventually will get clogged …

Invest in Preventive Maintenance For Your Home

Invest in Preventive Maintenance For Your Home

March 14, 2017

HVAC systems are built to last for years, but not taking care of them can lead to a shorter life span. Preventive maintenance for heating and cooling systems is the most effective way to ensure that they’re around for several years before needing to be replaced. These are some of the top reasons to have …

Some Simple Tips to Help You Conserve Water and Save Money

Some Simple Tips to Help You Conserve Water and Save Money

March 9, 2017

Water conservation is becoming more of a concern for homeowners, both to save a precious natural resource and lower their household operating costs. If you’re looking for effective ways to conserve water and lower your related utility bills by up to 10 percent annually, try these simple tips:

Here’s What a Load Calculation is

Here’s What a Load Calculation is

December 13, 2016

You need a heating and cooling load calculation to make sure a new furnace or air conditioner is the right size for your specific house. “Size” refers to the BTU capacity of the unit. In the case of a furnace, capacity means the amount of BTUs of heat energy it adds to the house per …

Conserve Water With These Plumbing Fixtures

Conserve Water With These Plumbing Fixtures

October 25, 2016

Orlando may be near the ocean, but that doesn’t mean we can afford to waste clean water. You can conserve this precious resource and lower your bills just by upgrading some of your bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures. Water-Saving Toilets The toilet the biggest water-hog in most homes, with older models using up to 6 …

Lower Utility Bills With Lower Water Heater Temperature

Lower Utility Bills With Lower Water Heater Temperature

October 20, 2016

Water heater temperature has a direct impact on water heating costs. The average family in the U.S. with a gas-fired water heater spends over $350 a year for hot water. In many cases, they may be unaware that the thermostat setting on their water heater is higher than necessary or safe. Many water heaters come …