The House Whisperer
Seal Those Old Ducts and Save!
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen was the last time you gave any thought to the duct system in your home? Wait, my what? Exactly my point! Other than the occasional call I get for a duct cleaning quote most people give no thought to the duct system that distributes…
What’s That Smell?
Reading Time: 3 minutesCue the Lynyrd Skynyrd music kids, today we are going to talk about odd smells in the home and dive into what some of the common causes are. The most common two sources for strange smells are going to be either your sewer system or…
What is a Manuel J Calculation?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAir conditioning as a science began with Willis Carrier in 1902 to help air condition the printing plant in which he worked. In 1931, H. H. Schultz and J. Q. Sherman come up with a staple that we still use today – the window mounted…
What is Radiant Barrier? – BIG SAVINGS IN THE ATTIC
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the most common things I get asked is why is my electric bill so high and what can I do to lower it? Today I want to focus on a product called radiant barrier and what it can do to help save you…
What Is PACE Financing?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe good, the bad, and the ugly. We all live in a world where saving money anyway we can is always a good thing. As my faithful readers all know, I spend a great deal of time talking about how insulating your attic, replacing your…
Where Does It Go When It Goes Down The Drain?
Reading Time: 2 minutesLife here in America, when you get right down to it, is pretty amazing. We have electricity, Amazon, the internet, roofs over our heads and of course, clean running water in both the hot and cold varieties. We have talked water in the past and…
Why Is My House So Dusty?
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday’s title is one of the most common questions I get from my clients, so I thought we would delve deep into what causes dust issues and what some of the fixes are. There are many factors that can create a dusty home. The first…
Men of Art
Reading Time: 2 minutesI typically focus most of my musings on things that can save you money or time however this post is going to be slightly different. I want to shine a spotlight on two of the most crucial individuals in our organization. First up is our…
I Just Turned My Heat On – What’s That Smell?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe fall season is upon us and we as Floridians just don’t like the cold – period. If the mercury goes below seventy degrees you can bet on seeing scarves, gloves, jackets, etc. If it gets below sixty you would think that we all moved…
Fact or Fiction – Debunking Common Air Conditioning Myths
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs with almost all my blog posts, today’s topic is based on things that happen in the field and come from client interactions. Today’s topic is debunking some of the popular misconceptions the general public holds when it comes to air conditioning. Winter Pricing “I’ll…
What’s in a Brand Name?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis topic has been coming up a lot lately and I want to take a few minutes to discuss the differences between the different brand names of air conditioners on the market. Let’s begin with the fact that while there are more than twenty “brand”…
ATTIC CONDENSATION: Out of Sight-Out of Mind?
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the biggest expenses a home owner can face is the inevitable need to replace the air conditioner in their home. While we know on the average an air conditioning system is going to need to be replaced every fifteen years or so, we…
