October 29, 2013
While some HVAC systems use separate appliances to heat and cool a home, heat pumps can provide both functions in the same system for year-round comfort. Learning a few of the terms associated with heat pumps can help you to understand how these functions work and how to recognize problems within your system if they …
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October 24, 2013
An air-source heat pump is a technological marvel capable of producing either heating or cooling for your Central Florida home, whichever is needed at the time. Both heat pump heating and heat pump cooling incorporate the same principles of heat transfer, with a reversing valve responsible for reversing the function from one to the other. …
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October 22, 2013
Caulk is a low-cost, effective way to help weatherize your home. Caulking and other sealing products will block drafts and seal air leaks that can make your air conditioner or furnace run longer and/or harder, resulting in larger bills. Here are some caulk basics for beginners.
October 17, 2013
If you’re building a new home, it’s likely you consider many attributes to be top priority. One of these attributes should be construction techniques that make it a radon-resistant home. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that may be emitted by the soil beneath your home. The following five construction essentials can help prevent …
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October 15, 2013
Ductless mini splits do a good job of heating homes here in the Orlando area when the weather turns chilly, and you’ll get more comfort from your mini split system if you maintain it before the temperatures fall. Although it’s not often, sometimes the temperatures in our area can dip into the 30s and even …
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October 10, 2013
There are several reasons why you might be considering furnace replacement. Your old furnace could be costing you too much in repairs, you could be spending too much in fuel costs, or you could be worried about health and safety issues.
October 8, 2013
Air conditioning is essential in our Central Florida region, and the more efficiently your A/C operates the better. To maximize cooling efficiency when you’re replacing or improving your cooling system, make sure the A/C is equipped with a thermal expansion valve. A thermal expansion valve (TXV) will increase the efficiency and extend the life of …
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October 3, 2013
If you’re having a new air conditioning system installed in your Orlando area home, and your HVAC technician says your home requires a three-ton A/C, you may be surprised at the need for such a heavy piece of equipment. The fact is, in air-conditioning parlance, the word “ton” is a measurement of A/C capacity, not …
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October 1, 2013
As fall approaches, it brings with it the promise of falling leaves and cooler weather. But something to consider before the cool season arrives is the need for a fall maintenance checklist for your Orlando area home. Here is a quick list of tasks that you should be ready for:
September 26, 2013
Are you looking to replace the water heater in your Orlando area home? In addition to traditional storage tank water heaters, there is another option you may not be aware of. Tankless water heaters – also called “on-demand” heaters – are an energy-saving way of providing hot water to your home.
