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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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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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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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During Flu Season, Use UV Lights To Combat Germs

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 16, 2012

Tweet If you have already been hit with a winter cold or flu, you may be wishing you had a way to combat germs in your home. If you’re still

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HVAC Motor Efficiency Can Directly Boost Energy Savings: Here’s How

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 11, 2012

Tweet The efficiency of your motor can affect the amount of energy and money used to operate your HVAC system. Studies have shown that an efficient HVAC motor can save

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Create Home Cooling And Heating System Synergy — And Impact Energy Savings

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 2, 2012

Tweet The typical home cooling and heating system is made up of three main components that work together to keep your home comfortable year-round. These components are:

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Air Leak Problems In Your Southwest Florida Home?

By Theo Etzel | Published: December 28, 2011

Tweet Combined with beefing up insulation, sealing air leaks can reduce the average U.S. home’s energy consumption by 10 percent, according to the Energy Star program.

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Troubleshooting Heating Systems When Your Comfort Is Not Quite Up To Snuff

By Theo Etzel | Published: December 22, 2011

Tweet Troubleshooting heating systems is necessary, even for homeowners in Southwest Florida. On winter days, you need to know what to do if there’s a problem.

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Lock In An Effective Home Cooling And Heat Load Before You Upgrade

By Theo Etzel | Published: December 20, 2011

Tweet Thinking about an HVAC upgrade? Before you do, it’s essential that you examine – and consider improving – your home cooling and heat load. When you do, you’ll get

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