Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home Defining Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning by definition is “an illness caused by exposure to too much carbon monoxide: a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas”.  Too much carbon monoxide in the air you breathe can greatly diminish your ability to absorb oxygen, leading to serious tissue damage. […]

Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality During Allergy Season It won’t be too much longer when the weather will turn warm and stay that way for several months. Warmer weather means trees and flowers blooming. Trees and flowers blooming means our cars, driveways, patios, rooftops and anything else exposed to the outside elements will be covered […]

What do HVAC Energy Efficiency Ratings Mean? If you are in the market to upgrade your home’s heating and cooling system, you may be looking for a new model that is more energy efficient than your current model. Fortunately, there is great news when it comes to HVAC energy efficiency! There are numerous models available […]

Purchasing a new energy-efficient air conditioner for your home probably isn’t anything you’re concentrating on right now. But if you are leaning towards buying a better system, good for you. Today’s high-efficiency systems not only save you money, but they also provide a good service toward the environment. When you get ready to purchase your […]

Your thermostat is essential for keeping you comfortable indoors, protecting you, your family, and even your pets from dangerous levels of cold or hot weather, not to mention Florida’s sometimes unbearable humidity. However, many people are unsure how the thermostat and the AC unit actually work together, and how they differ. Here are details, functions, […]

Having an under-insulated attic is one of the biggest energy sucking culprits in your home. Luckily, there are several easy steps you can take to ensure your attic is properly insulated, which may save you a considerable amount on your energy bills each month. Read below for steps on how to properly insulate your attic. […]

You’ve swapped your incandescent light bulbs for CFLs, turned down the thermostat, and only wash clothes using the cold water setting. Then why are your utility bills still so high? Air leaks are likely culprits, but so are “phantom” power suckers, such as flat-screen TVs, which draw energy even when they’re off. We’ve outlined five […]