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Insulation Matters For Cooling & Heating Florida Homes

By: Robbi Hess | Category: High-Efficiency, Insulation

Insulation matters for cooling & heating Florida homes. Whether it’s winter and the house is chilly or it’s Insulation Matters For Cooling & Heating Florida Homesthe height of summer and heat and humidity are oppressive, if your Englewood, Florida home is properly insulated you will:

  1. Be more comfortable
  2. Save money on utility bills — heating and cooling
  3. Be environmentally conscious

Insulation Matters For Cooling & Heating Florida Homes

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Is Your Attic Insulation Sufficient?

By: Robbi Hess | Category: Insulation

Is the heated and cooled air in your home going right out through the roof? In many cases it is! If you have never wondered, “Is your attic insulation sufficient?” you may be paying for heated and cooled air for which you’re gaining no benefit. The reason for this is that in many Florida homes, the most neglected area is the attic. The home’s attic is an area that needs to be inspected when a service contractor is doing a heating and cooling audit.

is attic insulation sufficient?Many homes lose up to 25% of heated and cooled air through the roof simply because the attic insulation is not sufficient. When you consider that the cost of heating and cooling your home can account for up to 70% of all of the utility bills for the home you can see how substantial this can be and the bite it can take out of your family’s budget.

When you have the attic properly insulated and ventilated you can save money in both your utility bills and by being able to extend the life of your heating and cooling system simply because it will be running more efficiently.

The attic in a Florida home is usually small, but that doesn’t mean it can be neglected when you’re putting in a new heating or cooling system or when you’re having your current unit serviced. Did you know that in an attic in Florida that is improperly insulated the temperature can soar as high as 150 degrees? This heated air will travel into your home’s living areas and will make your air conditioner work harder and for more hours of the day to keep your home comfortably cool.

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Planned Landscaping Helps With Heating And Cooling Costs

By: Robbi Hess | Category: Insulation

Planned Landscpaing Helps With Heating And Cooling Costs. How can you lower your utility bills — both heating and cooling — and add beauty and curb appeal to you home? Through planned landscaping! You can turn to your local garden center, your own green thumb and Mother Nature to help cut back on the utility bills for heating and cooling your Florida home. Working with a landscaper who understands how natural insulation such as plants and soil can work as natural insulation can really have an impact on the energy costs you and your family pay.

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Attic Insulation: A Guide For Selecting Appropriate Materials

By: Michael King | Category: Insulation

Attic Insulation: A Guide For Selecting Appropriate MaterialsAs part of a plan to increase your home’s energy efficiency, insulating your attic is a choice that will pay off in reduced heating and cooling bills and increased indoor comfort. Insulation effectiveness will depend on the type you choose. In addition, some types of insulation are more appropriate than others for particular applications. Here is a brief guide to selecting the right material for your attic insulation project.

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Tips For Upgrading Attic Insulation To Lower Your Home’s Cooling Load

By: Michael King | Category: Insulation

Tips For Upgrading Attic Insulation To Lower Your Home's Cooling LoadOne of the most neglected areas in home heating and cooling is the attic. Energy loss due to heat transfer through poor attic insulation can be as high as 25 percent. Considering that heating and cooling can account for up to 70 percent of all utility costs for a home, the energy loss can be substantial. Properly insulating your attic space will result in short term gains in energy savings and long term gains in extended heating and cooling system lifespan.

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5 Insulation Types That Get Results — If You Put Them In The Right Place

By: Michael King | Category: Insulation

5 Insulation Types That Get Results -- If You Put Them In The Right PlaceThe proper insulation ensures that your home stays comfortable with the least amount of energy. The right insulation will also provide savings on heating and cooling. To choose among insulation types, consider where you want to insulate and the product’s R-value (which measures heat-flow resistance).

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Insulation Options: Factors To Consider

By: Michael King | Category: IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Insulation

Insulation Options: Factors To ConsiderIf you’re looking to insulate your home, there are a wide variety of insulation options that from which you can choose. Once you’ve decided on which areas you want to add insulation to within your home, the best course of action is to compare and contrast your insulation options and figure out which type makes the most sense for your home.

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The Insulation You Added To Your Home This Year May Entitle You To A Tax Credit

By: Michael King | Category: Insulation, Tax Credits and Rebates

The Insulation You Added To Your Home This Year May Entitle You To A Tax CreditHave you been considering adding insulation to your home this winter? You know you’ll appreciate increased energy savings by restricting hot air from rising up through your attic, but there’s an additional benefit available for homeowners until Dec. 31, 2011: the insulation tax credit.

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If You’re a Homeowner With Indoor Air Quality Problems, Here Are Three Solutions To Try

By: Michael King | Category: Filtration, Insulation, Mold, UV Lights, Ventilation

Poor indoor air quality can cause a host of physical problems, from acute allergies to chronic health issues that result from dangerous but invisible particulates moving quietly through the atmosphere. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, three tried-and-true tactics can be taken to improve the air quality of your home on a year-round basis. 

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Ductwork Design Is Essential, If You Want Optimal Comfort

By: Michael King | Category: Air Conditioning, Air Ducts, Ductwork, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Service & Maintenance, Technicians

For optimal home comfort, you need more than efficient heating and cooling components. Though often overlooked, ducts play an essential role in efficiently distributing conditioned air throughout your home. In fact, if your ductwork is improperly designed, installed or sealed, up to 20 percent of the conditioned air that passes through your ducts could be lost.

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