August 7, 2018
Natural physics, including a simple principle like the stack effect, can have a major effect on your home’s energy efficiency. An efficient HVAC system requires a structure that minimizes heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. Unfortunately, the stack effect is one of the forces that works against efficient cooling and heating in …
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July 24, 2018
Summer vacation! You’ve rented a great house to stay at, with all the comforts of home. Time to kick back and have a good time. Except, when you try to turn on the A/C… it’s broken. Are you really stuck sweltering in the unmitigated Orlando heat for your entire vacation? Not necessarily. Here’s what to …
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July 17, 2018
Whether you’re leaving your home in the care of someone watching the house itself, your child, or a pet, you need to leave behind a few home comfort and energy savings instructions so that your utility costs don’t get out of control. To help you out, here are a few tips that we would suggest …
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June 28, 2018
When you’re in the process of replacing your existing cooling and heating system, the HVAC costs for the equipment are likely to be your first consideration. Unlike other upgrades or appliances for your home, however, the cost of a new HVAC system typically translates directly into lower energy bills and operational costs over its lifetime.
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.
April 6, 2018
It makes a lot of sense to consider switching heating systems in the spring for a few solid reasons. First, it’s not likely you’ll need to heat your home during the transition from one heating system to another. Secondly, HVAC contractors experience a lull between the heating and cooling seasons.
February 8, 2018
In the midst of relentless heat and humidity, your HVAC system is performing an incredible engineering feat. It is keeping your home cool. The technology and principles your HVAC system is based on span thousands of years. Read on for a timeline of HVAC history that helps keep your Orlando home comfortable today.
December 7, 2017
Nobody needs to tell you if your heating system isn’t doing its job this winter. You probably already know something’s wrong somewhere. With one exception, do-it-yourself troubleshooting and/or repair to heating system components including the gas-fired furnace shouldn’t be attempted due to substantial safety issues. You’ll need a qualified HVAC professional to get this job …
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October 17, 2017
Between the upcoming holidays, cooler weather, and football season, the fall season is a great time to invite family and friends over to your home. If you want guests to have the best time possible, though, there are a few HVAC considerations that you should be concerned with. To help you out, we’ve compiled four …
October 12, 2017
In the summer, dogs pant and cats stretch themselves out as far as they can to cool off. When it’s chilly, pets seek out their favorite spots and curl themselves up. Many pet owners take that as a sign of complete comfort and contentment. But is it really?
