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Improve Duct Efficiency With These 3 Tips

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 2, 2012

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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Is Your Ductwork Leaky? You’re Losing More Than Air

By Theo Etzel | Published: September 14, 2011

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average home loses around 20 percent of its conditioned air through leaky ductwork. That can add up to quite a lot of lost

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Boost Your Indoor Air Quality With Ventilation

By Theo Etzel | Published: August 8, 2011

One common health risk to homeowners often goes overlooked, but is present in the majority of Southwest Florida homes. It’s polluted indoor air. The typical home contains over 1,000 sources of

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Efficient Cooling Equipment Combined With Ceiling Fan Use Gets A Big Payback

By Theo Etzel | Published: June 21, 2011

You know how hot it can get here in Southwest Florida. But did you also know that ceiling fans can work with your energy-efficient air conditioner to keep cooling costs

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Have You Ever Evaluated Your Ductwork’s Design And Installation? Here’s Why You Should

By Theo Etzel | Published: May 11, 2011

Next time your air conditioning comes on, feel the air at a vent. Is it instantly cool, or does it take a few minutes to drop in temperature? Then go

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Why Good Ventilation Matters

By Theo Etzel | Published: April 26, 2011

Making your indoor environment airtight saves on energy costs, but it can come with unintended consequences if your home or business lacks a good ventilation system. Some unhealthy agents might

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Duct Sizing Is Just As Important To Your Comfort As Your Cooling And Heating System Itself

By Theo Etzel | Published: April 19, 2011

Try blowing out a lighted candle from three feet away with a straw. Then try to blow out the candle as you normally would, with pursed lips. The first method

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Trying to Get Air to a New Space? Ductless Options Can Help

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 1, 2011

Additions to your home can be difficult to heat and cool. Spaces with hydronic systems, radiant panels, or a bonus room over a garage, can also prove tricky. Ductless heating

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Losing Energy Because Of Leaky Ducts?

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 11, 2011

You may have the most energy efficient heating and cooling equipment available, but you will still waste money if that heated or cooled air is leaking out of the duct

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Leading Ways To Control Allergies In Your Home

By Theo Etzel | Published: December 27, 2010

Homeowners are finding out that maintaining a healthy home goes beyond simply managing the temperature inside—especially if you are living with allergy sufferers. Homeowners here in hot, humid southwest Florida

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