Tag Archives: indoor air quality

Filter Maintenance — 3 Reasons It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 22, 2012

Tweet Filter 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,

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Whole-House Dehumidification — 3 Benefits You’ll Enjoy

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 15, 2012

Tweet Because 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

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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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A Variable-Speed Air Handler Gives You Precise Comfort Options

By Theo Etzel | Published: February 7, 2012

Tweet Even 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

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Thermostat Options For Heating And Cooling Systems

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 31, 2012

Tweet When it comes to thermostat options, you basically have two choices: manual or programmable. Both of them are easy to use, but only a programmable thermostat will help you

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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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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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A Whole-House Dehumidification System: Benefits For Your Southwest Florida Home

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 9, 2012

Tweet Southwest Florida’s mild and wet climate often presents a humidity problem in the home. Humidity levels reach well above 60 percent outdoors, and even indoors. High humidity levels present many problems,

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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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