Heat Pump Operation — 3 Components You Should Know

heat pump operation, Southwest FloridaHeat pumps offer an energy-efficient way to cool your home, as well as heat it when necessary. The basic idea is that heat pumps transfer heat from one location to another. Read More »

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Sealing Your Ducts Can Significantly Reduce Energy Loss

sealing your ducts, Southwest FloridaDucts 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 fact, leaky ducts lose as much as 20 percent of the air that flows through them in a typical U.S. home. Properly sealing your ducts reduces this energy loss significantly, saving you money and reducing waste.  Read More »

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Annual HVAC Maintenance — 3 Reasons You Should Stay On Schedule

annual hvac maintenance, Southwest FloridaNo 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 protect your investment and avoid the cost and hassle of major fixes. Establishing annual HVAC maintenance service with a professional contractor helps keep your system tuned and efficient. Read More »

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

programmable thermostat, Fort Myers, FloridaProgrammable 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 just before you get up in the morning or get home from work in the evening. Read More »

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

ductless mini splits, Fort Myers, FloridaIf you are looking for targeted temperature control in specific areas in your home, consider exploring a ductless mini split heat pump system. Read More »

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Filter Maintenance — 3 Reasons It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

filter maintenance, Southwest FloridaFilter 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 during milder seasons in Southwest Florida. Read More »

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Whole-House Dehumidification — 3 Benefits You’ll Enjoy

dehumidifier, Southwest FloridaBecause 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, but because their main role is to cool the air, they can’t always achieve ideal humidity levels. Read More »

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Heat Pump Upgrade — Lifetime Versus Initial Costs

heat pump upgrade, Southwest FloridaWhen 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 your upfront expense — so it’s important to weigh energy efficiency heavily when you’re choosing a new heat pump. The heat pump you buy will affect your household’s finances for years to come. Read More »

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

replace HVAC system, Southwest FloridaMuch 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 investment. However, if you wait too long, costly repairs and poor performance could end up being more expensive. The same is true when you decide to replace an HVAC system: you want to get the most from your existing equipment while avoiding breakdowns and discomfort. Read More »

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A Variable-Speed Air Handler Gives You Precise Comfort Options

variable-speed air handler, Southwest FloridaEven 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, you get a constant flow of heated or cooled air, so you have more precise comfort control all year long. Read More »

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