March 6, 2018
Disagreeable musty smells, mold and mildew growth, interior moisture damage and aggravated allergies, asthma and other breathing conditions are issues related to indoor humidity that most Florida homeowners are all too familiar with. Did you know that in addition to causing all these problems, uncontrolled humidity can affect your energy bills too?
February 20, 2018
Not to complain, but achieving ideal home comfort in Central Florida during the winter can be difficult. If January was an indicator, your home will need to be prepared in February for alternating weeks of uncomfortably cool to pleasantly warm outdoor temperatures. Not to worry. Your professionals from Rinaldi’s Energy Solutions have outlined five comfort …
February 6, 2018
Anyone who wants an energy efficient home needs to check for air leaks. A home with unsealed leaks will have higher energy costs because air is constantly coming in or going out. It doesn’t matter if the outside air is colder or warmer, or if it’s still or windy outdoors.
January 9, 2018
If you want to keep your HVAC equipment in good working condition, it needs regular attention and care, and there’s no better time to get into the HVAC maintenance habit than the start of a new year. Here are some tips that you can implement right away to ensure that your home comfort equipment stays …
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January 4, 2018
Two HVAC industry changes go into effect in 2018 that affect how some refrigerants for HVAC systems are handled, and the amount of ventilation required for new homes. These changes will affect you if you need an older air conditioner or heat pump serviced, or if you’re buying a new home.
December 26, 2017
The easiest way to cut home heating and cooling bills is to check your insulation and add more if it’s lacking. In the Orlando area, homes have insulation in the attic, around the ductwork and inside the exterior walls. It’s the first and most effective step to improve your home’s overall energy efficiency.
December 21, 2017
Many homeowners assume that their house is a static factor that’s going to cost a certain amount of money to heat or cool, and the only way to lower that cost is to turn the thermostat down in the winter, up in the summer. But that’s not the case at all. You can take a …
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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.
November 28, 2017
Although our Orlando winters are mild, our cold and flu season can be just as worrying as in more northerly regions. The reason for that, of course, is viruses, which are transmitted from person to person, regardless of the weather.
November 21, 2017
This month, it’s likely that your thoughts will stray toward the many things in life that you have to be thankful for, like family and good friends, your livelihood, and all the beauty in this area of Florida. A comfortable home is something else to be thankful for, and that includes all of these HVAC-related …
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