February 26, 2019
The performance of your furnace directly affects your comfort, but it also impacts your energy bills and ongoing expenses for repairs and maintenance. If you’re unsure whether your furnace performance is up to par, now’s the ideal time to assess it based on some key post-winter performance metrics.
February 5, 2019
Bare feet on cold floors is not a comfortable combination on a winter’s day. It’s particularly annoying when you’ve got the HVAC thermostat set to a temperature that ought to keep the whole house cozy. Still, the floor resists warming up. Because wearing socks and shoes day and night inside your home is not exactly …
January 31, 2019
Groundhog’s Day is coming up, which means we’ll soon find out whether or not we’ll have six more weeks of winter. Even if Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow this year, it’s still important to pay attention to your home’s heating needs. Keep the following winter heating tips in mind so your Orlando home can …
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January 29, 2019
Furnaces powered by natural gas are a common way to heat homes in our area. Natural gas is for the most part a very safe fuel, but there are some hazards associated with it and it pays to be on the alert for gas leaks especially. Leaking gas can cause fires and explosions, and can …
January 24, 2019
You may have heard of radiant heating and boilers and wondered if either of these heating options is a good one for your home. Nearly all homes in Florida use forced-air furnaces or heat pumps rather than boilers, and if they use radiant heat, it’s more likely in the form of space heaters.
January 8, 2019
After splurging during the holidays, direct your impulses for saving money to making your home more energy efficient. Investing your time and money in this direction pays you back winter and summer in lower energy costs and keeps you more comfortable longer without using your heating or cooling system. The three most effective steps to …
November 27, 2018
Most of the winter, residents of Orlando look forward to some fresh air indoors, but there are times when winter indoor air quality suffers. Cold fronts do put the kibosh on open windows as do the overnight hours. Just like in the summer, when the house is closed up tightly, air quality starts to decline.
November 13, 2018
An HVAC control system for residential heating and cooling equipment is most often the thermostat that turns the system on when it needs warmed or cooled air. These control systems are fairly simple, but without a functioning thermostat, your HVAC system won’t work.
October 30, 2018
If it seems like your air conditioner is actually heating the air like the furnace does, you may need to change the HVAC settings, maintain it, or call for a repair. It’s not normal for cooling systems to blow hot air, and in most cases, it’s an easy fix to bring it back to normal.
October 18, 2018
Changing a furnace filter (actually, it’s the same filter your air conditioner uses as well) can be confusing. Depending on where it’s located, you may need some help accessing it and replacing it.
