A 7-Point Geothermal Installation Checklist For A Job Well Done
Posted In: GeoThermal Energy
Geothermal heating and cooling systems provide one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home or pool. However, because it’s so different from conventional heating and cooling methods, some homeowner shy away from it. By understanding the…
Heat Pump Operating Costs Leave The Competition Out Of The Running — By A Lot
Posted In: Heat Pumps
The heat to warm your swimming pool is all around you. Better yet, it’s entirely free. Even on cool days and chilly nights, the air in southwestern Florida contains enough latent heat to be converted to more than 100,000 BTUs…
Reduce Energy Consumption With A Variable-Speed Blower Motor
Posted In: Furnaces, Heating, High-Efficiency
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…
When Your Air Conditioner’s Motor Can Adjust Speed, Watch Energy Savings Climb
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance, Technicians
If you’re like most Florida homeowners, cutting your air conditioning costs is a top priority. While there are many factors at play when it comes to the efficiency of your air conditioner, there is one that most homeowners tend to…
A Little Effort Goes A Long Way … When You Change Your Air Filters Regularly
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Filtration, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Interested in improving the efficiency of your HVAC system? A little effort goes a long way, and routinely checking your air filters can give your system the efficiency boost it needs to improve comfort at home and reduce energy costs.
Air Handlers With Variable-Speed Features Give Efficiency A Big Boost
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Looking for year-round HVAC efficiency? Have you considered the benefits of variable-speed air handlers? Traditional air handlers only turn on and off, but variable-speed models give you the option of running your system at a lower capacity — one that…
Troubleshoot Common Air Conditioning Problems Before You Call In The Pros
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Filtration, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats
Under the relentless Florida sunshine, many homeowners eventually notice performance issues with their air conditioning systems. Some of these problems may be due to system malfunction, some due to normal wear and tear and others are the result of simple…
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…