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Heat Gain: Get a Handle on It for More Comfort in Your Brandon Home While much of the nation is figuring out ways to heat their homes, Florida homeowners are still working on ways to mitigate heat gain. Unchecked heat gain will cause your interior temperatures to soar, making your cooling system work that much…
The long, hot Tampa Bay area cooling season takes a toll on your air conditioner, which works 24/7 to keep you comfortable. You can help reduce the load on your system’s compressor by following these tips. Reduce the Load on Your Air Conditioner and Compressor Turn up your thermostat when you leave the house or…
Air Conditioner Theft and the Rising Value of Scrap Copper Air conditioner theft has become a popular crime in recent years, due to increasing payouts for scrap copper recycling. If you’ve recently upgraded your air conditioning system or heat pump, you’re smart – you’ve kept your electric bill from picking your pocket. Energy-saving equipment is…
Energy-Efficient Tampa Bay Air Conditioning: Your Mutually Reliant Systems For homes in the warm Gulf Coast area, energy-efficient Tampa Bay air conditioning climate control systems can make a big difference in utility bills, and in your overall home comfort level. A whole-house approach, in which each part of the energy system is evaluated individually for its…
If you’ve been having problems with uncomfortable differences in the temperatures between different rooms in your home this summer, you may be able to improve the situation by balancing AC airflow. Balancing airflow is simple enough for any homeowner to do, but it may take some trial and error before you get the airflow to…
If you’re experiencing surprisingly expensive energy bills during extremely hot or cold months, you’re probably a victim of air leakage. This unfortunate event occurs when there are small cracks allowing conditioned air from inside your climate controlled home to the outside world. Fortunately, here are some excellent tips for air sealing your home and making…
5 Tips to Help a Heat Pump Cooling System Breeze Through the End of Summer A heat pump that is properly maintained and operating efficiently will save you energy and money. There are several things you can do to ensure that your heat pump cooling system is working efficiently, potentially prolonging its life. Setting back…
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 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…
Annual preventive air conditioning maintenance on your cooling system goes a long way toward preventing midsummer breakdowns during the long, hot summers. It can also lower your energy costs and extend the life of your system. When you schedule your tune-up, ask your technician about cleaning your A/C coils. Dirty coils can result in inefficient heat…
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