October 4, 2016
The BTU is the standard measurement of heat. It stands for British Thermal Unit and has a lot to do with how comfortable your home is in both winter and summer. Furnaces and air conditioners both deal in BTUs, but in different ways: your furnace generates BTUs of heat to warm the house and your …
September 13, 2016
When you start to see school buses on the road again, it is a reminder that fall is near. It’s time to start thinking about the various tasks around your home that need to be done to prepare for winter. Just like other parts of your home, your HVAC system needs some tender loving care …
September 8, 2016
Hot air rises, and the top of your home naturally receives the attention of the sun. These two factors together make your attic space a potential energy challenge year-round: In the summer, the sun heats the air in your attic space with such an excess of heat that it radiates downward; and in the winter, …
September 6, 2016
Humidity is familiar to all residents of Orlando, but did you know that it can have effects on your health and your home’s integrity? Whether your indoor air is too damp or too dry, it might be affecting you more than you know. Here are some of the effects of mismanaged humidity, and how you …
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September 1, 2016
In Orlando’s sultry summers, not just any air conditioner will do. To stay comfortable affordably, you need one that cools reliably and efficiently. Understanding common air conditioner ratings will help you find one.
August 18, 2016
Your home’s plumbing system performs essential services that provides you fresh supply water and conveys waste water away. The pipeworks involved in this process have changed over time, but still perform the same services. Read on to gain a basic understanding of your home’s pipes, which could come in handy for the occasional troubleshooting.
July 26, 2016
Air filters remove particulates and similar pollutants from your indoor air while helping to maintain the internal airflow your cooling equipment needs to work properly. Regular filter changes are necessary, but you might find yourself confused by the different types of ratings assigned to filters. Here is a brief introduction to HVAC air filter ratings …
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July 19, 2016
Your air conditioner can freeze up just when you need it most. And in Orlando in the summertime, no one wants to be without air conditioning. A frozen air conditioner can occur for a variety of reasons, but when it happens, you need to turn off the A/C and let it thaw, then address the …
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July 15, 2016
A skylight can be a beautiful addition to a room. They provide a view of the sky and a source of natural light. However, they can also create a situation where you’re wasting energy year-round.
July 14, 2016
Investing a bit of effort and time to put these energy saving tips can add up to summertime energy savings, leaving you with a more comfortable home. Some of the tips even prolong the lifetime of your most expensive appliances.
