July 5, 2018
Childproofing homes usually involves covering outlets, keeping household cleaners out of reach and taking other steps to keep children as safe as possible. One area that you might overlook is your HVAC system and its components. Find out how to reduce the risk of injuries with the following HVAC safety tips.
July 3, 2018
It’s that time of year once again when people all across the country will wave their American flags, grill burgers outdoors, and watch fireworks with family and friends. Since the sun will probably be beating down for most of the summer, here are a few cooling tips that you can implement for July Fourth and …
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June 12, 2018
Do you look at HVAC preventative maintenance as optional — that is, something you can schedule every few years, when the mood hits you? You could be courting an HVAC breakdown unless you’re faithfully scheduling an HVAC inspection every spring and fall.
May 29, 2018
Mosquitoes make it difficult to enjoy our warm Florida climate without experiencing bites that leave itchy, red welts. These bloodsucking pests are more than just a irritating nuisance, though — they’re carriers of the nasty pathogens responsible for serious illnesses like malaria, dengue fever, West Nile and Zika. Given that the range of such diseases …
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May 22, 2018
With temperatures already heating up in the Orlando area, this is a good time to focus on summer HVAC prep. Since you’re likely to need your air conditioning during spring as well, you should be taking steps to make sure that your HVAC system is ready to use. Keep the following tips in mind to …
May 17, 2018
You might mistakenly think that your thermostat isn’t an important HVAC component because of its size. In reality, it’s the thermostat that controls your entire HVAC system, so it can affect the equipment’s performance, energy consumption and your comfort. This makes it vital to understand the basics of how thermostats work, what type you have, …
May 15, 2018
You want to save energy and you try to save energy, but are you getting good results with lower energy bills? As summer arrives in the Orlando area, saving energy while maintaining a comfortable home is a daily labor for many homeowners — and not always a successful one. If this sounds familiar, use this …
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May 10, 2018
Here in Florida, we know more than we’d like about the harm home pests can do. From rodents to roaches, we’re well schooled in deterring, controlling and disposing of these invasive critters. But there’s one area of your home you may not have thought about in regard to pests, and that’s your HVAC system. Yes, …
April 26, 2018
Most components of your home’s HVAC system are hidden from view, but others like the supply/return registers, thermostat and ductless mini-split units sit fully exposed in plain sight. Completely covering up these unattractive elements can adversely affect the operation of your HVAC, but you can make them less noticeable.
April 19, 2018
There are many energy vampires in your home — that is, appliances that use energy when you don’t realize they are running after they’re turned off. But another type of energy vampire is an air leak. Most homes have numerous air leaks, around doors, electric switches, window frames and around recessed lighting. But one place …
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