June 26, 2014
Is your home not staying cool in Orlando summers and warm in winters? Your home may not be energy efficient. Why question the energy efficiency of your home when you can easily get all the answers through a home energy audit?
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.
July 24, 2012
If you’re in need of an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor, you should know there’s more to choosing one that simply flipping open the phonebook and picking the first company that you see. The HVAC contractor that you choose could mean the difference between having an efficient, well-performing HVAC system as opposed to …
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.
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.
May 31, 2012
Geothermal heating and cooling utilizes the Earth’s steady underground temperature to transfer heat to or from the living space of your home. Well-suited to Orlando’s mild climate, this free source of thermal exchange removes some costly components found in conventional heating/cooling systems. Conversely, it introduces other expenses — mostly initial upfront costs — into the …
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May 29, 2012
The cooling months are here, which means overtime for your heat-pump system. Your heat pump works hard to keep your home cool and comfortable. Help it out by doing some easy do-it-yourself care, and scheduling service with a heating and cooling professional. You’ll save energy, help your system last longer, and help avoid major repair …
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April 24, 2012
If you are getting a, IRS tax refund check this year and are considering investing that money in a new HVAC system, one of the best ways to maximize your investment is to buy a new heat pump.
April 12, 2012
The only thing worse than a broken furnace is a furnace that breaks down when it’s brutally cold outside. If this has happened to you, you’re faced with a choice: replace the furnace now, or wait a few weeks?
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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