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Shopping for a Ventilation System? Take Our List With You

Shopping for a Ventilation System? Take Our List With You

September 9, 2014

If you’re shopping for ventilation system for a home that is tightly built, you need to bring fresh air into your home and improve your home’s indoor air quality. But what ventilation system is right for you and your Orlando area home?

3 Plants for Your Home That Clean Out Bad Air

3 Plants for Your Home That Clean Out Bad Air

August 26, 2014

When you think of air pollution you probably picture vehicle exhaust and smoke stacks, but indoor air can be far more polluted than outside. In fact, indoor air pollution has been named one of the world’s greater public health risks.

Ways to Upgrade the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Ways to Upgrade the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

August 21, 2014

How often do you think about the air quality inside your home? If you’re prone to allergies, it’s likely that indoor air quality is top of mind (or should be, at least).

Air Leaks Halts Your System’s Efficiency: Learn How to Seal the Leaks

Air Leaks Halts Your System’s Efficiency: Learn How to Seal the Leaks

May 15, 2014

You can end up losing a good bit of money through air leaks in and out of your home. Your heating and cooling systems subsequently have to work a lot harder to achieve the temperature levels at which you feel most comfortable.

Not Just Pretty: Houseplants Work to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Not Just Pretty: Houseplants Work to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

May 13, 2014

While tightly insulated homes increase energy efficiency, they also have the downside of effectively trapping pollution, creating indoor air pollution levels often far higher than outdoor air.

Regularly Changing Your Air Filter Helps Your HVAC System: Learn How

Regularly Changing Your Air Filter Helps Your HVAC System: Learn How

April 29, 2014

The air filter in your HVAC system is one of the most important parts. There are many reasons changing your air filter is important, both for your system and your health.

Clear the Fog by Dispelling These Geothermal Myths

Clear the Fog by Dispelling These Geothermal Myths

April 22, 2014

If you are looking for an undervalued HVAC system, you may not have to look any further than geothermal heating and cooling. They aren’t as popular, but usually achieve far higher efficiency levels and are more effective as well. Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding this technology that prevent people from considering it as a …

Sizing a Dehumidifier for Your Orlando Home

Sizing a Dehumidifier for Your Orlando Home

April 17, 2014

When humidity takes over your Orlando home, it threatens the comfortableness and health of your indoor air quality. Too much moisture in your home increases the chance of fungal growth, aggravates allergy symptoms, stains walls and ceilings, causes musty odors to develop and if not corrected, leads to long-term damage to your home and furnishings. …

Heat Pumps Are Recommended for Our Climate, but How Long Will Yours Last?

Heat Pumps Are Recommended for Our Climate, but How Long Will Yours Last?

April 15, 2014

Air-source heat pumps are the perfect heating and cooling equipment for Orlando’s climate. They perform the same as a high-efficiency air conditioner in the summer and heat your home with incredible efficiency in the winter by moving heat instead of generating it from a fuel source the way combustion heating equipment does.

Exhaust Fans Help You Get Rid of Stale Air and Unwanted Humidity

Exhaust Fans Help You Get Rid of Stale Air and Unwanted Humidity

April 1, 2014

Modern homes are virtually airtight, which is good for your energy bills, but can be a problem for your indoor air quality, because moisture and stale air circulate through your home. An exhaust fan draws out stale air containing impurities and moisture and brings in fresh air. This improves air quality and lowers your home’s …