If your heater isn’t working properly, the problem might be your heat pump. Heat pump troubleshooting can help you pin down the issue and possibly fix it. Some problems with the heat pump, however, are better left to a professional.
Understanding how your heating system works can help you increase your home’s energy efficiency. Winters throughout Florida are typically mild, but it’s not uncommon to want to take the morning chill away or heat the house during an occasional cold snap. Many HVAC systems in Florida are heat pumps, since these are the most cost-effective ways to heat and cool homes. In the heating mode, both heat pumps and furnace systems operate basically the same, although the fuels to create heat differ.
Do you struggle with allergies, even when you are indoors? Does your beloved family pet aggravate a family member’s asthma or other breathing condition? Are you tired of bulky and noisy portable air cleaners? Perhaps it’s time to consider a UV light air purification system.
In the HVAC industry, there are two affiliations that only the best technicians call their own and have been shown to produce greater customer satisfaction — ACCA and NATE.
When you reduce energy consumption in your home, you are also reducing extraneous energy costs and improving your home’s level of comfort. A variable-speed blower motor allows the air in your home to be precisely controlled and circulated at various speeds, thereby regulating temperature control and cutting down on energy costs.
Even though Florida is surrounded by vast bodies of water, water conservation efforts remain important, as they not only preserve the resource, but also decrease your utility bill in the process. Conserving water is not a difficult task and establishing water-wise habits doesn’t require expensive equipment or complicated remodeling.
If you’ve been implementing air-sealing techniques to make your home more energy efficient, it’s time to consider your home’s ventilation needs as well. Airtight homes don’t allow pollution to escape. This leads to allergy problems, increased asthma attacks in sensitive individuals and moisture buildup. Ventilation is the answer to all of these issues.
Have 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.
Many Florida residents get through the summers by soaking in their swimming pools but combined with summer air conditioning bills, the summer energy costs can be high. While you can’t control the weather, you can do something about reducing your utility bills by inspecting your swimming pool circulation pump.
Are you or anyone else in your family having trouble with allergies? A whole house air purification system may be the answer for you. These air purification systems work to clear the air throughout your entire home.
