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Ceiling Fans: The Perfect Pairing with Your Air Conditioning System

Ceiling Fans: The Perfect Pairing with Your Air Conditioning System

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Adding ceiling fan usage along with your Air Conditioner can save you money and boost your comfort.   While ceiling fans do not lower the temperature of a room they can increase your comfort level. By using fans you can actually allow the thermostat to be a few degrees higher lowering your bill. According to consumer reports, each degree you raise your temperature can save you 3% to 5% on power costs for the year. Using a ceiling fan can…

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Does Your Home Have More Than One Floor?

Does Your Home Have More Than One Floor?

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The majority of Florida built homes tend to be a single floor. This is, of course, the most efficient and easiest to heat and cool. As the state has become more and more popular over the last few decades not only for snowbirds but for year-round residents, more and more second story homes and multi-floor homes have been being built right here in Southwest Florida. If you have a second, third or fourth floor you may notice that as you…

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Common Air Conditioner Problems

Common Air Conditioner Problems

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When it comes to air conditioners we all love them when they work and curse them when they won’t. We live in Florida – it’s hot pretty much year round. We depend on our AC units.   Today we would like to take look at just a few of the most common complaints we hear from customers when it comes to their air conditioning units and how we can help.   “My air conditioner won’t turn on” – This is…

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Cut Costs While Staying Warm

Cut Costs While Staying Warm

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We are not used to being cold living here in Florida. It takes us off guard and sends us towards the thermostat to jack up the inside temperature. The problem is that along with the raised thermometer, a higher electric bill is also soon to follow. Keeping your home heating costs to a minimum doesn’t have to be difficult or uncomfortable. Try some of these habits and see your bill get back in check. Install a Smart Thermostat Smart thermostats…

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Creative Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills

Creative Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills

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No one likes opening utility bills to find a surprise rate jump and a higher bill than last month. Here in Florida, it happens quite easily and often. Hot tropical weather can easily spike your bill. We have a few creative tips you and your family can use to get that bill to go in the other direction. Top Tips for Energy Savings! The Refrigerator – 100 to 150 KWh of power a year is wasted opening and closing the…

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5 HVAC Myths – BUSTED!

5 HVAC Myths – BUSTED!

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You hear a lot of talk about how you can save money and what you should or shouldn’t be doing with your HVAC system. It is difficult to decipher the truth from fiction sometimes. We thought we would lay out some common myths that seem to keep circulating year after year so they can once and for all be brought to light and rectified. Myth #1 This seems to be a commonplace train of thought here in Florida. “Turning off…

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The End All Be All Of Air Conditioner Check Lists!

The End All Be All Of Air Conditioner Check Lists!

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Ever wonder what it is that your AC tech actually does when doing the maintenance on your unit? Here you have it – the complete air conditioner and HVAC checklist. What we check when we inspect the indoor unit 1. Air Filters Change your air filter monthly or bi-monthly. Things like smoking and pet dander and fur can add to the potential clogging of the filter so it becomes even more vital if you are a smoker or a pet…

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