January 9, 2014
Whether you’re suffering from allergies or just want to keep your home a little cleaner, air filtration is one way to help improve the overall health of your family. As you shop for air filtration options, you will need to decide if you want HEPA filtration or conventional filtration. Understanding these options, as well as …
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January 7, 2014
Imagine paying good money for lights you’ll turn on but never see. If the lights are UV lights inside your HVAC system, you and your family will be happy to be “kept in the dark.”
January 2, 2014
Living in the Orlando area, you’re probably not terribly concerned with reducing winter heat loss but our winters do get pretty chilly, and anything you can do to reduce the workload on your furnace or heat pump makes sense. Here are some ways to reduce heat loss and your winter heating bill. (The bonus is …
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December 31, 2013
A programmable thermostat is a convenient device for balancing comfort and energy savings, if it’s programmed correctly. Use this handy guide to better understand programming strategies, and you can enjoy optimal home comfort on your schedule while balancing your energy budget.
December 24, 2013
As the seasons change, it’s important to replace insulation that is worn and outdated, or add it where there’s not enough. Having enough insulation throughout the house will substantially cut down on energy costs. Some 50 to 75 percent of energy usage in a home comes from heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed and old …
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December 19, 2013
Ductwork doesn’t last forever. Over time, duct components can rust or corrode, sections separate, and accumulated debris cause airflow obstructions that compromise energy efficiency and/or indoor air quality. Poor duct design in older homes also will have a negative effect on your heating and cooling system.
December 17, 2013
Winter will be coming soon to the Orlando area, and if you need to have your furnace replaced, now is the time to do it. Because a furnace replacement is such a large, expensive and important job, it pays to ask your installer a few questions to make sure the job gets done correctly.
December 12, 2013
No one wants to pay high energy bills and yet many homeowners do not take the measures necessary to cut energy consumption. Much of the time, this is simply because people are unaware how much they can save by making a few changes. Here are some energy-saving tips that will help you save money while …
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December 10, 2013
Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s a good time to schedule an energy evaluation that will pay off in reduced heating and cooling bills for years to come. The audit, when performed by an HVAC contractor or an energy auditor, will show you precisely where you have air leaks and thermal losses in …
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December 5, 2013
Winter is coming soon to Central Florida, and if you have not done so already, now’s the time to make sure your home-heating system is prepared. HVAC contractors are prepared for the seasonal increase in business, and many will be advertising their services locally. Before you choose an HVAC contractor, do your research and watch …
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