November 12, 2013
You probably haven’t thought much about protecting your outside heat pump or air conditioner condenser, but because of the copper they contain, thieves are targeting these units for a quick score. They rip out the copper or take the entire unit, loading it right into the back of a truck.
November 15, 2012
Winter is on its way to Orlando, and even though we don’t get the cold weather some other regions of the country experience, Orlando homeowners do need to turn the heat on occasionally. It will probably function well and without mishap when it comes on. However, if you do experience issues with your heating system, …
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November 8, 2012
Preventive maintenance is one of those pesky tasks that is easy to forget until something goes wrong. You don’t want to wake up to a 50-degree house in the middle of December because your annual tune-up slipped your mind.
October 25, 2012
Annual preventive maintenance on your hot water heater will extend its life, increase its efficiency and help keep your energy costs down. While here are some water heater maintenance steps that you can do yourself, such as ensuring that the temperature is set to an efficient level, and insulating the pipes, you also should consider …
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August 23, 2012
When you regularly use your home air conditioner over a long, hot Orlando summer, at some point you might experience a problem with the system. Neglected systems and even those that are serviced regularly can fail, because air-conditioning systems are manufactured with moving parts and electrical components.
July 26, 2012
Have you ever held off on needed repairs or upgrades because you didn’t know who to call? Or have you wondered if the service technician who comes to repair your heating or cooling system really knows what he’s doing? Sometimes it’s hard to know who to trust with your expensive home comfort system. However, all …
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June 26, 2012
In Orlando’s mild climate, heat pumps pull double duty as both heaters and air conditioners. Unlike a conventional system with separate central air conditioner and furnace, some components get all four seasons of wear and tear. And without the seasonal downtime when a standard furnace or A/C gets maintenance checkups, unexplained symptoms may crop up. …
June 14, 2012
If you’re planning to take off on vacation, it’s important to make sure your house is well taken care of before you go. This is especially important if you plan to be away for the whole summer, but home maintenance is also important for shorter trips.
June 12, 2012
Indoor water damage from air conditioners is a real concern for Orlando residents because it can go undetected, harming anything where the water collects. Extra moisture in your home also fosters the growth of mold, which has serious health consequences for both you and your home. You can safeguard your home from problems associated with …
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May 31, 2012
Geothermal heating and cooling utilizes the Earth’s steady underground temperature to transfer heat to or from the living space of your home. Well-suited to Orlando’s mild climate, this free source of thermal exchange removes some costly components found in conventional heating/cooling systems. Conversely, it introduces other expenses — mostly initial upfront costs — into the …
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