Monthly Archives: August 2010

Circulating Fans Help your A/C Keep you Cool

You know when your A/C is working too hard to keep you cool—your energy bills during these sweltering Florida summers tell the story.  The fact is, there are ways to

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7 Tips for Staying Affordably Cool this Summer

This summer is another hot one in Southwest Florida.  And, if you’re like a lot of people, you’re tempted to crank up the A/C to stay comfortable.  Before you do,

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Indoor Air Quality and Your Business: What You Should Know

Some of our commercial customers ask us what they should do to improve the quality of the indoor air in their businesses.  Indoor air quality is one factor that can

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A/C Maintenance to Beat the Summer Heat

If you’ve dared to step outside lately, you know it’s hot. So, when is the last time you checked your central air conditioning? It’s probably been humming along for a

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Air Sealing an Existing Home

Air leakage, or infiltration, occurs when outside air enters a house through cracks and openings. Properly air sealing such cracks and openings in your home can significantly reduce heating and

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Improving the Energy-Efficiency of Existing Windows

We’ve talked about selecting energy-efficient windows.  But, if purchasing new windows is out of the budget, there are ways that you can improve the efficiency of your existing windows without

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Daylighting with Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

A window’s, door’s, or skylight’s ability to transmit sunlight into a home can be measured and rated according to certain energy performance characteristics.  Transmitting sunlight into your home is called

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Energy Performance Ratings for Windows, Doors and Skylights

Energy Performance Ratings for windows, doors and skylights are designed to tell you their potential for gaining and losing heat, as well as how much sunlight they allow into your

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Tips for Saving Money when Using Appliances and Home Electronics

As mentioned in previous posts, your appliances and home electronics are responsible for about 20 percent of your energy bills.  These appliances and electronics include everything from clothes washers and

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