UV Lights — A Key Player In Your Clean-Air Strategy
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Ducts, Energy Evaluations, Filtration, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Service & Maintenance, UV Lights, Ventilation
Some air purifiers use ultraviolet light to complement traditional filtration methods. UV radiation in certain doses is a potent weapon against airborne bacteria, molds and viruses. Using this light in air purifiers is meant to not only filter this organic…
How A Well-Designed Landscape Can Boost Your Home’s Insulation
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Service & Maintenance
Floridians who want to lower their utility bills should always consider turning to Mother Nature for some help. A well-landscaped yard that acts as natural insulation can make all the difference in your energy usage — and add curb appeal.
Degree Days: HVAC Contractors Use Them In Their Calculations, And You Can Too
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Insulation, Service & Maintenance
Figuring “degree days” is helpful in tracking energy consumption in your home. The concept helps keep track of how many degrees you cool down or warm up your home and can be averaged over a month, allowing comparisons to other…
Seal The Leaks In Your Ductwork, And You Can Plug A Drain On Your Pocketbook
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation
Cool, clean, well-circulated air is a basic need in Florida. Surviving a typically oppressive summer here without it would be unimaginable.
When You Have Multiple People To Keep Happy, A Zoning System Lets You Set More Than One Temperature
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Thermostats, Zoning Systems
With the heat and humidity in Florida, the question isn’t whether to run the A/C, but what temperature to set it at. You might like it at a warm 74 degrees, but your spouse might want it at 62 degrees….
Planning A Last-Minute Getaway This Summer? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Programmable, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats, Zoning Systems
If you’re planning a last-minute getaway before summer ends, don’t forget to deal with your thermostat. If your home is going to be empty while you are away, you don’t need to maintain your regular temperature settings. Adjusting your thermostat…
The SEER Rating And The Energy Star Label: Look For Them When You’re Buying Your New A/C
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Service & Maintenance
In Florida, our A/C systems work overtime a large part of the year. Eventually, even the most reliable air conditioner needs to be replaced. If you’re in that situation, or you think you will be in the near future, you’ll…
Your Contractor Will Tailor Your New A/C To Your Home’s Specific Requirements — Here’s How
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Insulation, Service & Maintenance
How much air conditioning does your Florida home need?
How Symbiont’s One-Stop Shop Helps Our Customers Get Expert Service
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Heating, NATE, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Ventilation
If you’re finding yourself sweating through the hot and muggy Englewood summers, then you’re probably in need of a good HVAC contractor. If you’re like many Florida residents, you may need heating for your pool, ventilation throughout your house, plus…
How UV Lights Improve Your Home’s Inside Air Quality: Defense Resources
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Service & Maintenance, UV Lights
UV lights can play an important role in your defense against low indoor air quality and the health problems caused by continuous exposure to the pollutants and impurities that lurk in indoor air. Dust mites, pet dander, secondhand smoke, bacteria,…