Author Archives: Theo Etzel

Filter Maintenance — 3 Reasons It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 22, 2012

Tweet 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,

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Whole-House Dehumidification — 3 Benefits You’ll Enjoy

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 15, 2012

Tweet 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

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Heat Pump Upgrade — Lifetime Versus Initial Costs

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 13, 2012

Tweet 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

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

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 9, 2012

Tweet 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

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A Variable-Speed Air Handler Gives You Precise Comfort Options

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 7, 2012

Tweet 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

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Improve Duct Efficiency With These 3 Tips

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 2, 2012

Tweet 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,

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Thermostat Options For Heating And Cooling Systems

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 31, 2012

Tweet When it comes to thermostat options, you basically have two choices: manual or programmable. Both of them are easy to use, but only a programmable thermostat will help you

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Control Dust In Your Home, Improve Indoor Air Quality

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 25, 2012

Tweet Because air conditioners are used so frequently during the long cooling season in Southwest Florida, indoor air quality is a concern for many people. Air that is constantly recirculated

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Energy Management Thermostats Maximize Energy Use

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 23, 2012

Tweet Programmable thermostats are an excellent way to save on heating and cooling bills, but energy management thermostats make energy savings even easier. You already use your smartphone or computer

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A Load Calculation Is Imperative Before Installing Any New HVAC System

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 18, 2012

Tweet Buying a new HVAC system is not like getting a new pair of shoes — you can’t just pick the features you like and get the same size as

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