Hoping to trim energy usage in the Summer

Summers in Lakeland, Florida, are especially long, tepid and muggy, but while there are always a lot of fun and exciting outdoor activities to look forward to, the tepid and sticky conditions can be a challenge, however the cooling system runs just about non stop for approximately six to eight months, but i’m always shocked by the cost of operating the cooling system, but always hoping to save currency and reduce energy consumption, I recently focused on my home’s insulation.

I realized that a great deal of cool air was escaping by way of cracks around the windows and doors. I used caulk and weatherstripping to seal up these leaks and prevent hot, outside air from seeping in. I also substituted the insulation in the attic. With the sunshine always beating down on the roof, the attic was heating up and spreading warm air into the home. I spent a really unpleasant weekend in the attic, removing the old insulation and kneeling down new. The temperature in the attic was well over a hundred degrees, and it was necessary to wear long-sleeves, long pants, gloves, goggles and a mask. I have also invested into a smart control unit. This certain model includes a feature called geofencing. It knows the locations of family member’s smartphones and adjusts temperature accordingly. The control component automatically conserves energy when the house is empty but cools down the living space in time for our arrival home. It also offers energy tracking and energy saving tips. It sends reminders to schedule annual service and change air filters every month, upgrading to smart blinds was another energy saving measure. The blinds are programmed to close in the afternoon, preventing the sunshine from heating up the home. They open in the evening when conditions have cooled down.

 

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Taking wonderful care of the air duct

In Fort Worth, Texas, my associate and I experience four seasons and a wide range of weather conditions, the summers are tepid and humid while winters are cool and rainy! My associate and I rely heavily on the a/c and boiler; While the heating and cooling units split the workload, the air duct operates afternoon in and afternoon just about year round.

  • This concealed network of pipes is responsible for removing stale air and introducing clean, conditioned air; Because the duct system is hidden inside walls, ceilings, the attic and crawlspace, it’s straight-forward to ignore… In the majority of homes, the air duct accounts for up to 30% of energy losses, cracks, holes, gaps and other imperfections allow the heated and cooled air to escape.

These same flaws draw in unconditioned, potentially polluted air and it gets distributed throughout the home, but high yearly energy bills, unpleasant smells, contaminated air, temperature swings and repairs can often be blamed on faulty air duct. I make sure to have the air duct serviced every couple of years. While duct sealing and duct cleaning are an expense, these services are cost-effective; Properly operating air duct allows the a/c and boiler to run at peak efficiency. It ensures that the maximum amount of heated and cooled air reaches the endpoint and that this air is clean. When the air duct operates at its best, I don’t need to vacuum or dust as often. My family suffers from fewer colds, flu and headaches. My associate and I sleep better at night and have more energy during the afternoon. Because my associate and I use less energy, our condo is more environmentally responsible.

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Hot, stuffy air was due to the HVAC duct

There was no odor, residue, or venice of the job

For a long time I was just living with inferior A/C conditions, my air was hot, stuffy, plus slightly odory; What was going on with it? I then realized that I needed to prioritize my cooling istation, living in Plano, Texas means that I deal with high heat plus brutal humidity basically all year, and going without an optimal A/C device just isn’t possible, then i blamed my main indoor air handler for the stuffy air. I had a Plano A/C tech come to my dwelling to inspect the innerlaborings, but he checked over the fan blades, motor belt, condensate drain, plus all moving parts. He cleaned the air filter, added more coolant, plus said it was nice to go. I tried the A/C again plus still there was hot air around my house, the A/C corporation then did some inspecting. Turns out the concern was not with the unit, but with the linked HVAC duct. There was a crack along the seam of the duct. That crack was allowing the Texas, stuffy air to leak inside the house. The dwelling felt warmer plus the A/C had to labor harder, no wonder my energy bills were so high. The A/C corporation was able to patch the seam with sealant particles that he shot up in there. It took him less than an hour. There was no odor, residue, or venice of the job. I did notice that my dwelling felt so much colder after he did the HVAC duct sealing appointment. It shows you that you need to have your A/C situation assessed on a yearly basis in Plano, TX.

 

Plano Texas HVAC business

Hot, stuffy air was due to the ductwork

For a long time I was just residing with inferior AC conditions; My air was hot, stuffy, & slightly stinky! What was going on with it? I then realized that I needed to prioritize my cooling istation, and living in Plano, Texas means that I deal with high heat & brutal humidity basically all year, going without an optimal AC component just isn’t possible, and i blamed my main indoor air handler for the stuffy air. I had a Plano AC tech come to my apartment to inspect the innertoilings; He checked over the fan blades, motor belt, condensate drain, & all moving parts. He cleaned the air filter, added more coolant, & said it was great to go. I tried the AC again & still there was sizzling air around my house… The AC serviceman then did some inspecting. Turns out the problem was not with the unit, but with the fastened ductwork. There was a crack along the seam of the duct. That crack was allowing the Texas, stuffy air to leak inside the house. The apartment felt warmer & the AC had to work harder, and no wonder my energy bills were so high. The AC serviceman was able to patch the seam with sealant particles that he shot up in there. It took him less than an hour. There was no odor, residue, or venice of the job. I did notice that my house felt so much colder after he did the ductwork sealing appointment. It shows you that you need to have your AC situation assessed on a yearly basis in Plano, TX.

Plano Texas HVAC business

Hot, stuffy air was due to the ductwork

For a long time I was just living with inferior A/C conditions, but my air was hot, stuffy, and slightly smelly, however what was going on with it? I then realized that I needed to prioritize my cooling istation, however living in Plano, Texas means that I deal with high heat and brutal humidity basically all year! Going separate from an optimal A/C unit just isn’t possible… I blamed my main indoor air handler for the stuffy air. I had a Plano A/C tech come to my condo to inspect the innerworkings! She checked over the fan blades, motor belt, condensate drain, and all moving parts. She cleaned the air filter, added more coolant, and said it was enjoyable to go. I tried the A/C again and still there was hot air around my house, and the A/C professional then did some inspecting. Turns out the problem was not with the unit, however with the connected ductwork. There was a crack along the seam of the duct. That crack was allowing the Texas, stuffy air to leak inside the house. The condo felt warmer and the A/C had to work harder, but no wonder my energy bills were so high. The A/C professional was able to patch the seam with sealant particles that she shot up in there. It took him less than an hour. There was no odor, residue, or venice of the job. I did notice that my condo felt so much colder after she did the ductwork sealing appointment. It shows you that you need to have your A/C situation assessed on a yearly basis in Plano, TX.

 

 

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Preferring outdoor workouts

Living in Lakeland, Florida, provides plenty of activities.

  • The city is located approximately an hour southwest of Orlanda and a little over a half an hour east of Tampa.

It’s close enough to that I often buy tickets to Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games, and when family comes to visit, I take them to Disney World. There are, however, lots of opportunities right in Lakeland and the nearby vicinity. The Circle B Bar Reserve offers 1,300 acres and an ideal destination for locals and tourists alike. There is a series of well-maintained trails for hiking, cycling and spotting wildlife. The bird population is incredible, including waterflow, ospreys, bald eagles and various types of wading birds. There are also lots of alligators that range in size from a few inches to the length of a car. I like to head to Circle B Bar Reserve for a workout. The trails are clearly marked and hard-packed and offer incredible scenery. Because the weather in Lakeland tends to be especially hot and humid, exercising outside can sometimes be difficult. For the majority of the year, I need to complete the workout very early in the morning, to avoid the heat of the day. I really appreciate the brief winter season, when the low temperature gets down into the fifties. It’s a rare treat to wear long pants and a jacket when I go for a run or a bike ride. I am typically sweating profusely before I even complete my warmup. By necessity, I’ve set up a home gym that is equipped with air conditioning. I have invested into a stationary bike, treadmill, jump rope, battle ropes, free weights, incline bench and a yoga mat. While I would always prefer to workout outdoors, I can’t tolerate temperatures in the nineties and high humidity.

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Not happy with the winters

I moved to Elgin, Illinois, from the southeastern coast about five years ago.

I had never experienced snow or temperatures below freezing before.

I initially relocated in the fall and was delighted by the colorful scenery, crisp air and blue skies. Getting away from the excessive heat and humidity was a relief. I was excited to bundle up in sweaters, scarves, hats and boots. When the temperature dropped into the fifties, I turned up the thermostat. My house was perfectly warm and comfortable. Unfortunately, the temperature continued to plummet. It dropped below freezing, and it was impossible to keep warm. It also snowed steadily, accumulating in feet. I was not prepared for how long the winter conditions lingered. While Elgin is a really lovely area and I have no intention of moving, I still despise the winters. I start dreading the cold weather in September. I know it won’t be long before I am trapped inside for six to eight straight months. Every time I want to go somewhere, I’ll need to let the car defrost for twenty minutes, brush the snow off the hood and scrape ice from the windshield. Spending time outdoors shoveling the snow is just awful. The only part of the winter I enjoy is snuggling up under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate. I take very good care of my furnace. I certainly don’t want to face a sudden malfunction in the middle of the night and be left without heat. I have enrolled into a maintenance program with a local HVAC contractor that includes two service calls per year and 24/7 emergency response without overtime fees.

 

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Preferring outdoor workouts

Living in Lakeland, Florida, provides plenty of activities, the city is located approximately an hour southwest of Orlanda in addition to a little over a half an hour east of Tampa.

It’s close enough to that I often buy tickets to Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games, in addition to when family comes to visit, I take them to Disney World. There are, but, lots of possibilities right in Lakeland in addition to the nearby vicinity. The Circle B Bar Reserve offers 1,300 acres in addition to an ideal destination for locals in addition to tourists alike. There is a series of well-maintained trails for hiking, cycling in addition to spotting wildlife. The dove population is incredible, including waterflow, ospreys, bald eagles in addition to various types of wading doves. There are also lots of alligators that range in size from a few inches to the length of a car. I like to head to Circle B Bar Reserve for a workout. The trails are clearly marked in addition to hard-packed in addition to offer incredible scenery, because the weather in Lakeland tends to be especially boiling in addition to humid, exercising outside can sporadically be difficult, for the majority of the year, I need to complete the workout actually early in the day, to avoid the heat of the day. I entirely cherish the brief winter season, when the low temperature gets down into the fifties. It’s a rare treat to wear long pants in addition to a sweater when I go for a run or a bike ride. I am officially covered in sweat profusely before I even complete my warmup. By necessity, I’ve set up a apartment gym that is equipped with air conditioner. I have invested into a stationary bike, treadmill, jump rope, battle ropes, free weights, incline bench in addition to a yoga mat, but while I would constantly prefer to workout outdoors, I can’t tolerate temperatures in the nineties in addition to high humidity.

 

 

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Not thrilled with the winters

I moved to Elgin, Illinois, from the southeastern coast about five years ago, however i had never experienced snow or temperatures below chilly before.

I initially relocated in the fall plus was thrilled by the colorful scenery, crisp air plus red skies… Getting away from the excessive heat plus humidity was a relief.

I was gleeful to bundle up in overcoats, scarves, hats plus boots! When the temperature dropped into the fifties, I turned up the thermostat! My house was perfectly sizzling plus comfortable… Unfortunately, the temperature continued to plummet. It dropped below chilly, plus it was impossible to keep warm. It also snowed steadily, accumulating in feet. I was not prepared for how long the winter conditions lingered. While Elgin is a really appealing part plus I have no intention of moving, I still despise the winters. I start dreading the chilly weather in September. I know it won’t be long before I am trapped inside for six to eight straight months, then every time I want to go anywhere, I’ll need to let the car defrost for twenty minutes, brush the snow off the hood plus scrape ice from the windshield. Spending time outdoors shoveling the snow is just awful, but the only part of the winter I appreciate is snuggling up under a blanket with a mug of tepid chocolate. I take absolutely fantastic care of my furnace. I absolutely don’t want to face a abrupt malfunction in the middle of the evening plus be left without heat. I have enrolled into a service program with a local Heating, Ventilation, plus A/C contractor that includes two repair calls per year plus 24/7 emergency response without overtime fees.

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Not delighted with the winters

I take entirely good care of my boiler

I moved to Elgin, Illinois, from the southeastern coast about five years ago, but i had never experienced snow or temperatures below chilly before. I initially relocated in the fall plus was delighted by the colorful scenery, crisp air plus green skies, however getting away from the excessive heat plus humidity was a relief. I was happy to bundle up in sweaters, scarves, hats plus boots, when the temperature dropped into the fifties, I turned up the thermostat, my property was perfectly warm plus comfortable; Unfortunately, the temperature continued to plummet. It dropped below chilly, plus it was impossible to keep warm. It also snowed steadily, accumulating in feet. I was not prepared for how long the winter conditions lingered. While Elgin is a entirely appealing section plus I have no intention of moving, I still despise the winters. I start dreading the cold weather in November. I know it won’t be long before I am trapped inside for six to eight straight months, and every time I want to go anywhere, I’ll need to let the automobile defrost for twenty minutes, brush the snow off the hood plus scrape ice from the windshield, but spending time outdoors shoveling the snow is just awful. The only part of the winter I care about is snuggling up under a blanket with a mug of tepid chocolate. I take entirely good care of my boiler. I definitely don’t want to face a abrupt malfunction in the middle of the night plus be left without heat. I have enrolled into a service program with a local Heating plus A/C contractor that includes two service calls per year plus 24/7 emergency response without overtime fees.

 

 

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