Monthly Archives: February 2012

Annual HVAC Maintenance — 3 Reasons You Should Stay On Schedule

No one likes calling their HVAC contractor to make surprise repairs to a broken-down or poorly performing system. Like any mechanical equipment, your air conditioning system needs regular maintenance to

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How Can Programmable Thermostats Benefit Homeowners? Let Us Count The Ways

Programmable thermostats are helpful home comfort accessories that allow you to create heating and cooling schedules. Many people base these schedules on their household’s occupancy patterns, with heating or cooling kicking in

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The Ductless Mini Split — The Perfect Solution For Zoned Temperature Control

If you are looking for targeted temperature control in specific areas in your home, consider exploring a ductless mini split heat pump system.

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Filter Maintenance — 3 Reasons It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Filter maintenance may not top your list of concerns. Your air conditioner and furnace continue to chug along, with or without your attention. But filter maintenance shouldn’t be ignored, even

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Whole-House Dehumidification — 3 Benefits You’ll Enjoy

Because of our long, hot and humid summers, most homes in Southwest Florida require some sort of dehumidification system to feel comfortable. Many air conditioners come with a dehumidifying function,

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Heat Pump Upgrade — Lifetime Versus Initial Costs

When you’re making a heat pump upgrade, keep the lifetime costs of your investment in mind as well as the sticker price. In the long run, operating costs will outweigh

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Is It Time To Replace An HVAC System? 6 Tips To Help You Decide

Much like buying a new car or upgrading a large appliance, you want to be sure you have received the most from your existing equipment before you make a major

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A Variable-Speed Air Handler Gives You Precise Comfort Options

Even on the hottest Florida summer day, it can be uncomfortable to feel an icy blast of cold air when your air conditioner kicks on. With a variable-speed air handler,

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Improve Duct Efficiency With These 3 Tips

Your heating and cooling system is just that — a system. Several components play a role in the overall energy efficiency of the system, including the HVAC equipment, ductwork, thermostats

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