The Energy Star Should be Your Guiding Light for Cooling and Heating Upgrades When you’re looking for heating upgrades and upgraded cooling equipment in your home, it’s very important to look for the Energy Star efficiency label. You may have noticed that there is a huge push toward using appliances and equipment that have that…
When outdoors here in the Riverview area, we often have to deal with humid weather. Inside the home, however, residents should do their best to monitor and normalize humidity. Average relative humidity should hover between 35 and 45 percent. Controlled humidity helps protect your home’s structure, preserving and extending the life of your drywall, wood furniture…
There’s Trouble If Your Air Conditioner Compressor Makes Noises Is your air conditioner creating weird noise? Are you beginning to notice unusual pings, bangs and buzzing noises coming from your air conditioning compressor outside your Tampa Bay area home? It may be time for an AC repair. A number of problems may be developing within…
With the Right Ceiling Fan, Controlling Your Cooling Costs Is a Breeze You know your air conditioning system will keep your home cool this summer, but there’s a surprising and efficient addition you can make to your cooling equipment. Combining a ceiling fan with air conditioning will lower your monthly utility bills and keep your…
The Florida summer still has plenty of heat to deliver, and as temperatures remain high, so will the effects from summer heat gain. Heat gain is the accumulation of excess heat in a building either from natural or man-made sources, ranging from sunlight shining through the windows to heat from appliances and light bulbs. When…
Air Conditioner Capacity Is Measured in Tons — Ever Wondered Why? Why is air conditioner capacity Is measured in tons? One of the more confusing terms in the air conditioning industry is “ton.” When referring to an air conditioner, this word does not refer to the unit’s weight. Instead, it indicates the air conditioner’s capacity…
Air Conditioning Thermal Expansion Valve A Feature to Seriously Consider High-efficiency air conditioning systems contain numerous sophisticated components that improve the equipment’s overall performance and energy efficiency. One of the most useful is the air conditioning thermal expansion valve. This device, also known as a thermostatic expansion valve, a TXE, or a TEV, will improve…
A lot of energy is wasted in a typical home. Most people do not realize how much is wasted and what they can do to cut back on the waste. Saving energy reduces your utility bills, and it helps to preserve our planet. It is easy to implement the following tips to save energy at…
Heating and cooling represent a significant portion of the energy use in your home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, adjusting your thermostat to a less energy-intensive setting when you are asleep or away from home is a good way to save money. Installing a programmable thermostat will allow you to do this automatically….
We all know that feeling of wet summer heat that hits you like a wall and makes everyone feel groggy all day. Mother Nature can be a bit harsh this time of year, but by controlling moisture levels within your home, you can stay comfortable and reduce structural damage due to high humidity. While your…
Matching Sides of Split-System AC After Malfunction: Why It’s So Important The importance of matching sides of split-system AC can’t be overstated. Both sides are designed specifically to work in sync with one another. Simply replacing one unit without the other after a malfunction is a costly mistake that could cost you time, money and…
You’d like to get the most out of your current air conditioning system. However, your older AC may be at the end of its rope and in need of replacement. Replacing the AC with a newer, energy-efficient model will not only lower your annual energy costs, but also help you avoid expensive service calls and…
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