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Going With a Heat Pump: Is Your Florida Home Prepped and Ready?

By Theo Etzel | Published: March 27, 2013

Whether you decide to use a heat pump that’s air-sourced or geothermal to warm your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer, you need to be prepared. For your

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Tax Credits Are Back: Get In on the Savings With High Efficiency Appliances

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 26, 2013

Homeowners in southwest Florida know how important and expensive an A/C unit is for the hot summers. Recently, tax credits have been approved for 2013 to encourage homeowners to buy energy-efficient HVAC

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Air-Source Heat Pump: An Efficient Heating and Cooling Solution for Southwest Florida

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 29, 2013

When your old heating and cooling system needs replacing, consider an air-source heat pump. These are one of the most energy-efficient ways to condition your home. A heat pump is

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Why Insist On A Nate-Certified Technician? Because The Job Needs To Be Done Right — The First Time

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 4, 2013

Your comfort systems — cooling, heating, ventilating and air-cleaning — represent a sizable investment in your home. These days, home-comfort systems are very sophisticated, unlike their forebears of decades ago.

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Have You Been Practicing Good Heat Pump Maintenance?

By Theo Etzel | Published: June 20, 2012

If you have a heat pump, you know that it’s a highly efficient way to cool and heat your home. But even the most efficient cooling and heating system isn’t

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How Two-Stage Cooling Will Optimize Your Home Comfort

By Theo Etzel | Published: June 11, 2012

Today’s air conditioners offer homeowners a selection of energy-efficient features, ranging from thermal expansion valves to filter-check lights. One of the most useful features is the two-stage compressor.

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Upgrading Your Heat Pump? Don’t Forget To Consult An Expert

By Theo Etzel | Published: April 11, 2012

With summer approaching, upgrading your heat pump may be a smart move. New heat pumps promise increased indoor comfort and lower utility bills. But choosing the right heat pump for

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Is Your Heat Pump Ready For The Cooling Season? Schedule Maintenance Today

By Theo Etzel | Published: March 21, 2012

Like other home-cooling equipment, heat pumps have a big job to do in Southwest Florida summers. When you have an HVAC technician tune up your heat pump before the intense

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Heat Pump Operation — 3 Components You Should Know

By Theo Etzel | Published: March 9, 2012

Heat 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

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Heat Pump Upgrade — Lifetime Versus Initial Costs

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 13, 2012

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 outweigh

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