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If you have a room that’s hard to keep comfortable or are planning an addition, consider ductless air conditioner systems. They offer significant advantages over ducted systems in places where it would be difficult or costly in terms of space or money to run ducts. These systems are heat pumps that both cool and heat…
Ductwork Obstructions Can Ruin a Home’s Efficiency — Common Issues With rising energy bills a fact of modern life, we all want to do what we can to keep costs under control. In the pursuit of energy efficiency, an often overlooked quick fix can be a closer inspection of the duct systems in our homes. Ductwork…
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…
Energy Efficient Air Conditioner 25C Federal Tax Credits: Here today, gone in January If you install an energy efficient air conditioner before January, you may be eligible for the 25C Federal Tax Credits. You may have already heard about the substantial federal tax credits available for energy-efficient purchases, but take note that you have an…
There’s more than one heating and cooling contractor in the Brandon area; how do you choose the very best for the job? Here are seven tips for hiring a heating and cooling contractor you can trust. Do your research: Find out which HVAC contractors in the Brandon area have the proper licensing and insurance. Also,…
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…
Excellent Indoor Air Quality Helps Your Air Conditioning in Tampa Bay Beat the Heat Our air conditioning in Tampa works harder as the heat and sunlight cooks the air outside our homes. How can we maintain excellent indoor air quality? Here are three key ways we can tackle this issue: Excellent indoor air quality is important…
Energy Efficient Air Conditioning Tax Credits for an Ailing A/C? Energy efficient air conditioning tax credits are available when you purchase a new AC system featuring chlorine-free R-410. It’s the middle of summer. How is your air conditioning working for you? If your AC isn’t functioning at its best or if you have had it…
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…
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…
