Category Archives: Ventilation

Duct Sealing: A Simple Move That Rewards Your Florida Home With Several Benefits

Duct sealing isn’t likely to be of top concern when it comes to the upkeep of your southwest Florida home. But it should be high up there.

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Mechanical Ventilation Systems for Southwest Florida: Why Your Home Needs One

Mechanical ventilation systems are vital for ensuring that your home feels fresh and clean throughout the year. Without proper ventilation, airborne particles and pollutants may build up in your home

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You’re Sealing Your Ductwork? So What Are You Using?

If you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home, take a look at the ducts that deliver heating and cooling throughout your home. The federal Energy Star program estimates

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You Can’t Afford To Ignore Attic Ventilation Problems

Not being part of a home’s living space, an attic is easily ignored, and the need for proper ventilation may not be appreciated. An attic can get very hot, and if

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Using Ceiling Fans With Your A/C? Here’s Why You Should Be

Using ceiling fans with your A/C creates a wind-chill factor to make your home more comfortable in the summer.

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Weatherize Your Southwest Florida Home, Reduce Energy Costs

Summer in Florida is long, hot and humid, and your electric bills reflect all the hard work your air conditioner is doing to keep you comfortable. But when you weatherize

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Have Your Ducts Properly Sealed By A Professional And You’ll Reap The Benefits

You probably don’t give much thought to the ductwork running behind your walls, under the floors and above the ceiling in your home. Although much of it’s unseen, it’s responsible

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Sealing Your Ducts Can Improve Air Quality And Reduce Energy Costs

Leaky ductwork contributes to significant energy waste in many homes. In a typical home, 20 percent of the air that travels through the ductwork is lost through leaks, according to

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Indoor Air Quality — What To Do When Source Control Isn’t An Option

The best way to protect the air you breathe is to control the sources of air contaminants — in other words, sealing up areas that contain asbestos, minimizing the use

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Sealing Your Ducts Can Significantly Reduce Energy Loss

Ducts distribute cooled or warmed air from your air conditioner and furnace throughout your house. When your ducts are leaky, a significant amount of this conditioned air is lost. In

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