June 14, 2016
Air conditioning bills can put a damper on summertime household spending, so it makes sense to do whatever you can to minimize those bills. Aside from the obvious solution – adapting to higher temperatures in the home – homeowners can take a variety of actions to improve air conditioner efficiency. When an A/C is operating …
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June 9, 2016
Many of us take indoor plants for granted. They’re pretty and add character to a home, but that’s about all, right? Actually, they’re good for much more than that. A variety of houseplants also can help clean the air inside your home. Several years ago, scientists at NASA and several American universities found that certain …
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June 7, 2016
As a homeowner, you’ll eventually have to communicate with an HVAC technician about your air conditioning system, either to schedule maintenance, arrange for a repair, or choose a replacement system. You can communicate much more effectively if you’re familiar with key HVAC terms related to air conditioning. Following are some of the most common:
June 2, 2016
When it comes to cooling and heating a home, people tend to take a lot of things for granted. One of them is the fan setting on their thermostat. Typically, these HVAC thermostat settings are either “on” or “auto.”
May 26, 2016
Does your home often feel too chilly or warm when you’re running the HVAC system, but when you check the thermostat reading, it’s displaying what should be a comfortable temperature? The discrepancy you’re experiencing between the actual and “feels like” temperature is most likely due to high humidity and while it’s frustrating, it’s not uncommon …
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May 24, 2016
Before you venture up into the zone above your ceiling, keep some basic attic safety tips in mind. Most people don’t spend a lot of time in the attic and aren’t familiar with its hazards. At the time of construction, attics are generally left in a rough, unfinished state. A number of safety issues you’re …
May 19, 2016
As a Central Florida homeowner, you rely on your HVAC system to keep your home cool and comfortable during the cooling months. When your A/C or heat pump breaks down or if it’s simply time for a replacement, you certainly want to make economical decisions. Read on to learn what’s involved when buying an HVAC …
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May 12, 2016
Low water pressure is a common problem in many homes. This has an adverse effect on various residential water uses, from showers to watering the garden. The good news is that often you can do something about the problem.
May 10, 2016
Here in Florida, we get violent storms in the springtime, and then hurricane season gives us no respite till its official end in November. Most of us are well familiar with the basic storm precautions. However, your HVAC system and home infrastructure also need some spring storm preparation. Take the following steps if you know …
May 5, 2016
With spring arriving in most of the country, allergies will be in full bloom. Here in Florida, unfortunately, with trees, flowers and other flora blooming for most of the year, we hardly ever get a break from so-called spring allergies. Plus, we’re susceptible to most of the other allergy triggers common in other parts …
