August 14, 2014
When remodeling, homeowners are often so focused on the construction and design aspects of the project and therefore overlook the HVAC system. Your HVAC system is likely one of the most valuable investments that you will make to your home, so it’s important to keep it top of mind during a home renovation.
July 8, 2014
Carbon monoxide (CO) is something that every homeowner should be worried about. This deadly gas is also odorless and colorless, which makes it impossible for humans to detect. There are, however, some tips you can follow for safeguarding against carbon monoxide.
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?
June 3, 2014
Talking about hard or soft water seems bizarre because, after all, water is liquid — “hard” and “soft” as you usually use those terms wouldn’t seem to apply. But “hard” and “soft” also describe the amount of minerals in the water. Water that has minerals in it, like magnesium or calcium, is considered hard. The …
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May 22, 2014
Investing in seasonal HVAC maintenance can save you money on your energy costs throughout the years by minimizing how hard your system has to work when it’s in use. Maintenance also helps to cut down on the number of repairs that you’ll end up having to face throughout your unit’s lifetime.
April 24, 2014
Your future HVAC system is a big investment that should be researched carefully before you buy it. When you talk to a consultant or salesman to find out what your options are, never go in without understanding a bit of the common language. Some terms, like AFUE, SEER, HSPF and related acronyms are frequently used, …
February 27, 2014
There’s a reason why the HVAC industry is so focused on HVAC inspections and preventative maintenance. It’s the single most important thing homeowners can do to increase energy efficiency, optimize HVAC equipment lifespan, and enjoy improved whole-house comfort and air quality.
February 20, 2014
Although you may think that taking out a service agreement for your Orlando area home’s heating/cooling system is like buying an extended warranty for your vehicle and not really worth the expense, nothing could be further from the truth. The biggest difference is that extended warranties aren’t any good unless something goes wrong. With an …
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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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November 28, 2013
Mold is far from unfamiliar to us here in Central Florida. We see it everywhere that decaying organic matter exists. Even if we seldom take walks alongside the many rivers and lakes, it’s there in the drainage ditches and retention ponds that are part of our everyday landscape. For us, mold can be tough to …
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