With Freon Costs Rising, Do You Really Want To Hang Onto That Aging Air Conditioner?

With Freon Costs Rising, Do You Really Want To Hang Onto That Aging Air Conditioner?Freon R-22 costs are expected to triple in 2012 when compared to the last air conditioning season. That fact, combined with the rising cost of electricity, could make servicing your air conditioner and staying cool during the steamy Florida summer quite expensive. Read More »

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Replacing Your Air Conditioner? Evaluate These 6 Features, In Addition To The SEER Rating

Your air conditioner may be the hardest-working appliance in your home. When you need to replace it, you’ll want to get the most for your money for both its acquisition and, more importantly, its operational costs over the long-term. These appliances are a necessity in central Florida, so choosing the right one for your home and lifestyle makes a difference in your comfort and your monthly electric bills. Read More »

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With A Standby Generator, You’re Up And Running When The Power Goes Down

With A Standby Generator, You're Up And Running When The Power Goes DownThe unpredictable nature of central Florida’s weather makes having a standby generator a much easier way to cope with big storms that occur throughout the year. These generators are fairly new technology for homes and can make the difference between suffering through a power outage and sliding through comfortably. Read More »

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The Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit: A Weekend Project That Can Yield Long-Term Savings

With the intense heat and humidity of Florida’s summers returning, taking a few hours to do an energy audit provides you with a road map to energy savings throughout the year. Going through your home looking for places where your insulation is weak, you have air coming in or leaving the structure, or your HVAC system needs work doesn’t take long and the rewards are immediate and long-term. Read More »

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Calculating The Savings You’ll See With Your Solar Installation

Calculating The Savings You'll See With Your Solar InstallationIf there’s one thing that Florida has plenty of, it’s sun. More and more, smart Orlando homeowners are realizing how they can turn this natural resource into free energy to power their homes. There are even significant tax credits for homeowners who purchase qualified products. Can you afford to wait any longer? Read More »

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Programmable Thermostats: Making The Smart Decision

If you’re in the market for a “smart” programmable thermostat, that’s a smart decision itself. Maintaining a regular heating/cooling schedule provides you with consistent home comfort, and saves energy all year long. Choose the right programmable thermostat that matches your heating/cooling system, your schedule, and offers the features that makes saving energy easier. Read More »

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Spring Is Here — Time To Tune Up The Air Conditioner

Spring Is Here -- Time To Tune Up The Air Conditioner With spring in full bloom and the temperatures rising, the temptation to turn on the air conditioner may be great — but you should wait. If your system has not been used in months, it’s a good idea to schedule a maintenance call to ensure the system is ready to go to work. A qualified technician is trained find problems that can negatively impact your unit. Read More »

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Put Your IRS Check Into A Heat Pump, And You’ll See A Long-Term Return On The Investment

If you are getting a, IRS tax refund check this year and are considering investing that money in a new HVAC system, one of the best ways to maximize your investment is to buy a new heat pump. Read More »

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Choosing The Right Water Heater: Factoring EF Into The Equation

Choosing The Right Water Heater: Factoring EF Into The EquationWhen buying a new water heater, there are several elements that can help determine which model and type is right for your home. Whether you’re looking at buying a traditional storage type, a tankless unit or a heat pump model, the energy factor (EF) of each type is important to your decision. Read More »

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When Minimizing Allergy Symptoms Is A Necessity, Electronic Air Cleaning Becomes A Priority

One drawback to living in central Florida is that it can be an allergy sufferer’s worst nightmare. With the nearly-year around blooming of different varieties of flowers, grasses, ornamental shrubs, flowering trees and everything that grows, minimizing allergy symptoms is a real necessity. Add in other allergens like dust, mildew and pet dander, then electronic air cleaning becomes a priority. Read More »

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