Archive for the ‘Go Green’ Category

A Simple Hvac Heating and Cooling System Duct Test Can Save You Money

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Two-thirds of all homes have leaky ducts that go undetected. These leaks can cause your energy bill to go up and affect the comfort and air quality inside your home. The good news is, repairing leaky ducts is often fairly easy and inexpensive, especially with FPL’s and Aloha Air Conditioning’s help. Here’s what you need to know about your ductwork to avoid wasting energy and money.

1. What are leaky ducts?

• When your cooling and heating duct system has leaks or holes in it, air is allowed to escape into the attic, which ends up wasting energy and costing you money.

2.  What can you do?

• Schedule an FPL Energy Expert to perform a fast, easy and affordable Duct System Test to determine if your dusts are sealed properly and if repairs need to be made.

3.  How does it work?

• Pay $30.00 for the first central A/C system to be inspected and $15.00 for each additional air handler.
• Receive a complete report of the repairs needed and then contact us at Aloha Air Conditioning (954) 772-0079 as we are a proud independent contractor who has been evaluated by FPL and have a record of good reviews from our customers.
• Get incentives from FPL to help cover the cost of repairs:

– Up to $154.00 per central A/C system for single-family detached homes.

– $60.00 for multi-family, single-family attached homes, manufactured and mobile homes.

4.  What are the qualifications for a Duct System Test?

• Single- and multi-family homes where the duct system is accessible qualify
• Multi-family homes with chimneys and gas appliances are not eligible unless there is a firewall.

5. How do you participate?

• To request a Duct System Test, simple call 1-800-DIAL FPL (1-800-342-5375), or visit them online at http://www.fpl.com/

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Maintain Proper Air Care throughout your central air conditioning and heating system

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Maintain Proper Air Care

Your indoor air quality can be greatly affected by ventilation, dust, fumes from household products and smoke. To ensure the air inside your home is clean and safe, follow these simple tips:

1. Check your ductwork

• Look for rapid dust buildup around vents or in your home, because that’s usually a sign of leaky ducts.
• Schedule FPL to perform a Duct System Test to determine if you have leaks or separations in your ducts that are costing you money.

2.  Repair leaky ducts

• Fixing leaky ducts helps to improve air quality because less dirt and dust will be drawn into your home through the holes in your ductwork.

3.  Protect your air quality

• Do not keep cleaning products in the same closet as your indoor A/C unit; otherwise the fumes from these products may be circulated throughout your home.

4.  Watch your fireplace

• Don’t operate a wood-burning fireplace at the same time as your central air conditioner or heating system.
• Avoid using exhaust fans (e.g., your stove fan) when operating your fireplace to keep from drawing smoke or other contaminants into your home.

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Helping You Get the Most Energy for Your Money

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Because cooling and heating your home accounts for almost half of your annual energy cost, it’s important to make sure that your A/C system is operating properly and efficiently and that your ductwork is free of leaks.

That’s why Aloha Air Conditioning offers a variety of cooling and heating solutions designed to:

• Save you money on your electric bill without sacrificing your comfort
• Improve the air quality in your home.
• Assist in the repair of your ductwork and the replacement of your A/C system.

By following these tips, you can maximize your A/C system’s efficiency while saving energy and money along the way.

Making Your A/C System Work For You

To ensure your A/C system is working as efficiently as possible, here are some things you can do to get the most for your energy dollars:

1.  Check your thermostat

• Cool your home at 78® or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on “auto.” For additional savings, raise your thermostat to 82® or warmer when you’re away from home.
• Heat your home at 68® or cooler with the thermostat fan switch on “auto.” To save even more, lower your thermostat to 65® or cooler at bedtime or when you’re away from home.
• Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings. It also helps to maintain a comfortable temperature when you wake up or return home.
• When on vacation, cool your home at 85® with the thermostat fan switch on “auto”, to help prevent mildew from developing (in most homes).

2. Use fans

• Reduce your A/C costs and keep your home comfortable by using inexpensive, energy-efficient ceiling fans to circulate the air. This will allow you to set your thermostat higher and still feel cool.
• Turning off your ceiling fan when you leave the room could save you between $3-7 a month, depending on the speed, model and age of fan.
• When buying a fan, choose the right size for the room. For example:

              –         10’ x 10’ room or smaller = 36” fan

              –         15’ x 20’ room = 52” fan

              –         Rooms larger then 15’x 20’ = two 52” fans

3. Keep your unit clean and clear

• Learn where your A/C filter is.
• Change the filter regularly using the proper size, or clean it monthly.
• Keep leaves, shrubbery and debris at least 18 inches away from your outdoor unit to avoid blocking the airflow.

4. Maintain proper airflow through your system

• Keep the interior doors and vents open to help your A/C circulate air more efficiently.

5. Keep sunlight out during summer months

• Close your blinds, drapes and shades during the hottest time of day

6. Install or upgrade insulation

• Install or upgrade insulation in your home, especially if it was built before 1982, to help reduce your cooling costs and make your home more comfortable.

7. Consider buying a new A/C unit

• If your system is over 10 years old, has undergone frequent repairs and still doesn’t keep your home cool, it may be time to purchase a new unit.
• FPL’s A/C Program can help you when shopping for a new system. Call us for a copy of the free A/C Buying Guide to help you buy a high-efficiency system that’s right for your home.

8. Maintain and service your unit regularly

• Maintain and service your unit regularly to help your unit run more efficiently

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Hvac Heat System Repairs and Maintenance

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Normally in the past, we never paid much mind to heating here in South Florida as we only really heated our homes or offices less than 72 hours a year. This past winter, in early January, we broke that old fact and turned up the temperature on our thermostats as the temperatures outside shot down. We are the best heating service company. Contact us (954) 772 0079 today and we will prove it to you.

Well here we go again, not even a year has passed and we are doing it again. Let us help you stay safe and warm. Some people had found that they never even had their heaters installed or connected. Some even found out that the wire size in their home was not sufficient to handle any heater of any size. 

If you find yourself left out in the cold by your prior a/c heating service company or the guy down the street that was doing you a favor, don’t worry, we will gladly be the companyto come to the rescue and ensure that you are safe and warm to make it comfortably thought the rest of what we anticipate to be a harsh season here in South West Palm Beach, Broward and North Miami-dade counties.

Proud to be South Florida’s Best Heating Service!

Give us a call (954) 772 – 0079 now. We promise to treat you right.

We are the best heating and cooling service company

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Nest Self Programming Wifi Thermostat

Friday, December 10th, 2010

 

If you’re comfortable installing a light fixture, you can install Nest. If not, you can buy direct with installation from us. After install, we will complete an energy saving preformance  tune-up on your system. Call now for more information and complete details.

 

Once your new Nest the Learning Thermostat is installed by our certified professional, the next thing to do is teach NEST to save! Nest will do what you tell it, so teach it energy saving habits: turn the temperature down at night or when you leave the house, and don’t turn the temperature too high or low.

Nest will remember to save , even if you forget.

 

After the first week of training is complete. Your new thermostat will watch your energy use and Energy saving features like Auto-Away™ and Energy History will become available as Nest learns.

Auto-Away turns heating and cooling down automatically when no one is home, saving energy when you don’t need it. Energy History shows you how much energy you’ve used daily.

 

Hello, Leaf.

The Nest Leaf appears when you’re saving energy. Changing the temperature just one degree can cut your energy use up to 5%. The Leaf guides you in the right direction every time you turn the Dial.

 

Nest learns to know you! By the eight day, Nest has made a schedule for your home. One-off temperature changes won’t confuse it, but change the temperature a couple of days in a row and Nest will catch on and adjust its schedule. Lower the temperature two Mondays in a row and Nest will remember for next week.

 

Access Nest Online. After an unseasonably warm day, you log in to nest.com from the office to adjust the temperature at home. If you have multiple thermostats, you can view and manage each individually from one Nest Account.

When your Nest is connected to Wi-Fi, you can change the temperature, adjust your schedule and check local weather from anywhere.

 

Nest is with you no the go.

Use the Nest Mobile app to connect to your thermostat from a smart phone. Getting in early? Change the temperature miles
from home.

 

You will love watching the savings add up. If you teach Nest well, you’ll see the savings on your energy bill. And since Nest is always learning and improving, you can expect the savings to continue.

Order, The Nest Learning Thermostat today and you will start saving right away!

 

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