The latest residential trend is to conserve energy and look at the whole house as a system; this idea ties comfort levels & health aspects of a building to the idea of looking at all the parts for the best durability, comfort & safety in the home. The whole house approach includes looking at how the A/C system, attic insulation, the windows and doors and the weatherization of the building envelope all act together as a system to keep the occupants safe, healthy & comfortable. In other words, this means looking at “Gaps, Cracks & Holes” to combat the influx of pollutants. In our climate here in Pensacola, the big pollutant is Humidity; water vapor or moisture leads to big problems. The trend and research shows us that you need to do a full energy diagnosis by testing the home. The biggest improvement is related to the HVAC system & controlling moisture or humidity through better A/C equipment. But hold on there~ it’s not all “just in the box” (A/C Equip). A US Dept. of Energy study has shown that most duct systems leak anywhere from 25-40%, or more, of their conditioned air out of the ducts into attics or crawl spaces due poor design or poor installation. The best way to diagnose the “whole house” issues is to use a blower door to conduct a “negative air test”. This is a new test that allows the homeowner to see all the areas that are affecting the health, comfort & durability of a building. The test data is also used in a comprehensive energy audit. Before the blower door was popular most contractors would “guess” at the problem & then try to find a solution to the issues like “Excessive Dust”, “Hot or Cold rooms” or “High Utility bills” . Now-a-days there are contractors in the market place that “test” and “never guess” at the biggest problem many homeowners face. So don’t accept a guess when it comes down to the comfort or safety of your family, have the whole house tested as a system.
For more money saving, homeowner tips, look at the consumer education videos on our website www.gulfcoastaircare.com
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
2 Secret Tips to Stop Mold Growth in your Home
Do What the Pensacola Pros Do!
1) Eliminate the Source ~the source is water, moisture or water vapor. So now here this~ "DO NOT RUN YOUR A/C FAN IN THE “ON” position". You can help yourself by understanding how the A/C system works. The Evaporator coil or “Cooling Coil” is in the air handler unit or the part of the A/C system that is indoors. When the A/C runs, the coil is wet ~ that’s how it cools the home & the moisture is the humidity it’s removing from the building. This source of water can really give you problems if you don’t let the fan cycle on & off (auto) when the thermostat cycles. If you run the fan all the time you are pushing some of that water from the coil into the ductwork, which gets the insulation wet, and grows all kinds of nasty spores & unhealthy mold. All that water on the cooling coil is the source of the mold. Plus, you should be looking at the drain-line outside where all that water dumps out of the house. If you don’t know where it is, you will find out soon enough ~ like, when the line clogs up & floods the house from the A/C system. Save yourself a hassle, go outside & find the drain-line outlet. Heck, you could call me to do it~ for a small fee, I’ll send a guy out to clear it for you, & we can even install a new fitting so you can just add a little bleach to keep it clean for the rest of the summer !! No Flood, No Hassle ~ How do they say it~ “Easy Squeezy, Lemon…” Oh, whatever.
2) THE second tip is less complicated but still very effective. You sterilize the coil fins & surface with the strong U V rays of the Sun! WHAT? Yeah, the Sun produces Ultra Violet light rays that kill mold on contact. SO we have a light fixture that shines the same intense UVC light directly on that wet coil so nothing can grow on there ~ ZIP, NADA, ZILCH. GAURANTEED !!
Don’t miss out on the most effective mold control product on the market to date for your A/C system, THE UVC LIGHT. I have these in my home & if there were something better, I would be telling you all about it.
For more Homeowner Tips, watch the 7 minute video link on our website at
www.gulfcoastaircare.com
1) Eliminate the Source ~the source is water, moisture or water vapor. So now here this~ "DO NOT RUN YOUR A/C FAN IN THE “ON” position". You can help yourself by understanding how the A/C system works. The Evaporator coil or “Cooling Coil” is in the air handler unit or the part of the A/C system that is indoors. When the A/C runs, the coil is wet ~ that’s how it cools the home & the moisture is the humidity it’s removing from the building. This source of water can really give you problems if you don’t let the fan cycle on & off (auto) when the thermostat cycles. If you run the fan all the time you are pushing some of that water from the coil into the ductwork, which gets the insulation wet, and grows all kinds of nasty spores & unhealthy mold. All that water on the cooling coil is the source of the mold. Plus, you should be looking at the drain-line outside where all that water dumps out of the house. If you don’t know where it is, you will find out soon enough ~ like, when the line clogs up & floods the house from the A/C system. Save yourself a hassle, go outside & find the drain-line outlet. Heck, you could call me to do it~ for a small fee, I’ll send a guy out to clear it for you, & we can even install a new fitting so you can just add a little bleach to keep it clean for the rest of the summer !! No Flood, No Hassle ~ How do they say it~ “Easy Squeezy, Lemon…” Oh, whatever.
2) THE second tip is less complicated but still very effective. You sterilize the coil fins & surface with the strong U V rays of the Sun! WHAT? Yeah, the Sun produces Ultra Violet light rays that kill mold on contact. SO we have a light fixture that shines the same intense UVC light directly on that wet coil so nothing can grow on there ~ ZIP, NADA, ZILCH. GAURANTEED !!
Don’t miss out on the most effective mold control product on the market to date for your A/C system, THE UVC LIGHT. I have these in my home & if there were something better, I would be telling you all about it.
For more Homeowner Tips, watch the 7 minute video link on our website at
www.gulfcoastaircare.com
2 Easy secrets to a comfortable home & lower utility bills
1) Prevention: In the Pensacola climate, you can save plenty of cash & keep a more comfortable home if you plan ahead & take advantage of the seasonal check up that most companies offer, (usually at a discount), going into the hot summer season. Having your system inspected & cleaned is like the old saying “an ounce of prevention & a pound of cure”. My Family recently had a tranny problem on our Honda Odyssey van that we let slide by for a couple of months, now we have a lot more ($$$) expensive problem! The lesson is “PAY ATTENTION” ! Hey, the HVAC system is the most costly system in your home ~ and it falls under that “Outta Sight, Outta Mind” category ~ plus its unbearable when you don’t have it running properly. So Plan Ahead Don’t be unhappy in the summer heat- Call Now
2) Monitor Humidity & Temperature: The easiest way to save money and to live comfortably is keep a close eye on the humidity level in the home. For each and every degree of temperature you raise your thermostat this summer season, you can save 10% on your utility bill ~ this is according to research by Gulf Power. “But how do I raise temp & still stay comfortable?” The secret is to lower humidity. If you can keep the moisture out it will still be fresh & crisp at a higher temp. The worst thing in the world for a high humidity problem is an A/C unit that is too big for the home. The secret is longer run times & a properly sized A/C system. An insider knows that the problem is usually in the duct system if the A/C equipment is cooling; this means look elsewhere ~like in the Attic!
Listen, if this sounds good to you, maybe we should talk. We are giving away a nice humidity monitor as part of this month’s ethical bribe. E-mail us or “friend us” on Facebook with a humidity comment & we’ll put your name in the drawing for a FREE humidity monitor ($20 value). If your humidity is out of whack or you aren’t comfy in the evening when the heat of the day is gone. Maybe, we can help! Remember, a true test is better than a guess & you can take that to the bank!
For more comfort info, watch the 7 minute video link on our website
www.gulfcoastaircare.com
2) Monitor Humidity & Temperature: The easiest way to save money and to live comfortably is keep a close eye on the humidity level in the home. For each and every degree of temperature you raise your thermostat this summer season, you can save 10% on your utility bill ~ this is according to research by Gulf Power. “But how do I raise temp & still stay comfortable?” The secret is to lower humidity. If you can keep the moisture out it will still be fresh & crisp at a higher temp. The worst thing in the world for a high humidity problem is an A/C unit that is too big for the home. The secret is longer run times & a properly sized A/C system. An insider knows that the problem is usually in the duct system if the A/C equipment is cooling; this means look elsewhere ~like in the Attic!
Listen, if this sounds good to you, maybe we should talk. We are giving away a nice humidity monitor as part of this month’s ethical bribe. E-mail us or “friend us” on Facebook with a humidity comment & we’ll put your name in the drawing for a FREE humidity monitor ($20 value). If your humidity is out of whack or you aren’t comfy in the evening when the heat of the day is gone. Maybe, we can help! Remember, a true test is better than a guess & you can take that to the bank!
For more comfort info, watch the 7 minute video link on our website
www.gulfcoastaircare.com
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wow, April already~ I want to comment about the Federal Energy Tax Credit for 2011. Why on Earth would our governmental leadership change what they offered last year? In 2010 (and 2009) we had a 30% tax credit incentive if you spent money to make your home more energy efficient. This year (2011) we have a 5% offering~ how Trivial!! I thought we were trying to simulate the economy & create jobs~ This is a blunder of the biggest magnitude. When the incentive was juicy, people considered spending the money, contractors were working to weatherize homes, change HVAC systems, add insulation, and help the national energy dependency on foreign oil; not to mention the relief on our power grid which is stretched pretty thin in some markets. According to the Dept of Energy, American buildings consume 45 % of the energy we generate, & much of that is wasted because of poor building construction practices, lack of maintenance and and the overall age of our "building stock" . It only makes sense to renovate our homes & office buildings; an energy retrofit can be an amazing change to the way we live and consume energy. Congress...Please raise the Tax incentive back to meaningful levels.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Duct Leakage- $1500 Rebate in Florida
Hey Floridians,
There is Fresh Free money available for testing & fixing duct leakage in your home when you change out your air conditioning system (equipment).
$1500 for you if you get the leakage down below 15 % total. If it's already there, you get the rebate too. No repairs required
Our beloved Governor, who is fighting for his political life, has great timing!!
The drawback is that there is only $15M (million dollars) that means only 10,000 people will get the rebate when they change their equipment & seal their ducts.
Great Job Charlie! Dollars into the economy, Energy savings for the homeowners of Florida, & less usage of electrons through the grid!!
Get it tested; Get it sealed
There are a limited amount of funds, so get on the phone TODAY!
Call Gulf Coast Air Care in the Panhandle (850) 934-2768 or http://www.gulfcoastaircare.com/
There is Fresh Free money available for testing & fixing duct leakage in your home when you change out your air conditioning system (equipment).
$1500 for you if you get the leakage down below 15 % total. If it's already there, you get the rebate too. No repairs required
Our beloved Governor, who is fighting for his political life, has great timing!!
The drawback is that there is only $15M (million dollars) that means only 10,000 people will get the rebate when they change their equipment & seal their ducts.
Great Job Charlie! Dollars into the economy, Energy savings for the homeowners of Florida, & less usage of electrons through the grid!!
Get it tested; Get it sealed
There are a limited amount of funds, so get on the phone TODAY!
Call Gulf Coast Air Care in the Panhandle (850) 934-2768 or http://www.gulfcoastaircare.com/
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ah~Yes,
The Pensacola Home & Products Expo 2010
(at the Pensacola Civic Center Aug 20-22 Fri, Sat, Sun)
This is my favorite show of the year because we get to meet people face-to-face and talk about their indoor environmental issues. You know, what make them uncomfortable, what makes them sick, what makes them unhappy with their home or A/C system.
Many people are fearful of "Being Sold" when they come to a trade show like ours.
What really happens is the consumer gets to see "first hand" the quality , values, & ethics of a company. The people who staff the booth is a direct reflection of what the core values are in their company.
Are they enjoying what they do?
Do they promote integrity within the business environment?
Do they give back to the community where they live & work?
This is an opportunity to view the "soul" of a company & I would think that most people would want to know this stuff before hiring some guys to come to the house & dive into a project.
We all know "home projects" are often times large projects that require a professional contractor; they frequently run into complications & complexities that put them over budget and frustrate homeowners as well as contractors
So my advice is learn who the contractors are, ask for referrals & pick the best.
The Best or Easiest way to learn is to visit them when they have their "Wares on Display" & they are "bearing their soul"
Just please don't walk down the center-line of the aisle!!!!!!!!
We just want to know about your concerns-REALLY
The Pensacola Home & Products Expo 2010
(at the Pensacola Civic Center Aug 20-22 Fri, Sat, Sun)
This is my favorite show of the year because we get to meet people face-to-face and talk about their indoor environmental issues. You know, what make them uncomfortable, what makes them sick, what makes them unhappy with their home or A/C system.
Many people are fearful of "Being Sold" when they come to a trade show like ours.
What really happens is the consumer gets to see "first hand" the quality , values, & ethics of a company. The people who staff the booth is a direct reflection of what the core values are in their company.
Are they enjoying what they do?
Do they promote integrity within the business environment?
Do they give back to the community where they live & work?
This is an opportunity to view the "soul" of a company & I would think that most people would want to know this stuff before hiring some guys to come to the house & dive into a project.
We all know "home projects" are often times large projects that require a professional contractor; they frequently run into complications & complexities that put them over budget and frustrate homeowners as well as contractors
So my advice is learn who the contractors are, ask for referrals & pick the best.
The Best or Easiest way to learn is to visit them when they have their "Wares on Display" & they are "bearing their soul"
Just please don't walk down the center-line of the aisle!!!!!!!!
We just want to know about your concerns-REALLY
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Hey, I read all this stuff about how important Air Duct Cleaning is to the Indoor Environment
Well my opinion is this~ its only important if its done correctly!
This $69-$89 blow & go special that is taking the country by storm~ this is not the kind of work that is going to give you happy results.
If you have a dust issue or a family member with Allergies or Asthma you don't want to take a chance with somebody's health or well being. Lets spend a little time getting the facts & get it right the first time.
Lets face it, you can't get much in terms of service work for $89. That's for any tradesman to come to your home for any repair.
I run a company & I can't get 2 service guys (duct cleaning is a 2-man job) out of the shop for that money; not to mention the quality of the work your are going to get for this price.
Now if we consider this as a platform for "bait and switch" operations then we are talking about the real truth regarding this pricing structure. These Blow N Go companies talk about "upselling to the customer" as a way to relieve the "ethics or code of conduct " obligation that they have as the result of being in the marketplace.
The only thing that will save a consumer from being ripped off is to do a little research and get some education regarding duct cleaning.
There are plenty of resources out there~ the BBB is a good place to start for local service company info & then you can review the info regarding Inspecting & Cleaning A/C systems from the national association ~ NADCA ~the Association for Inspection, Maintenance & Restoration of HVAC systems; their web site is www.NADCA.com/education
Let me just close by saying this "BUYER BEWARE". If you find a deal that sounds "too good to be true" do some checking, ask around, and don't buy into the junk science & scare tactics that some kid on commission is telling you.
Learn or get burned.
Well my opinion is this~ its only important if its done correctly!
This $69-$89 blow & go special that is taking the country by storm~ this is not the kind of work that is going to give you happy results.
If you have a dust issue or a family member with Allergies or Asthma you don't want to take a chance with somebody's health or well being. Lets spend a little time getting the facts & get it right the first time.
Lets face it, you can't get much in terms of service work for $89. That's for any tradesman to come to your home for any repair.
I run a company & I can't get 2 service guys (duct cleaning is a 2-man job) out of the shop for that money; not to mention the quality of the work your are going to get for this price.
Now if we consider this as a platform for "bait and switch" operations then we are talking about the real truth regarding this pricing structure. These Blow N Go companies talk about "upselling to the customer" as a way to relieve the "ethics or code of conduct " obligation that they have as the result of being in the marketplace.
The only thing that will save a consumer from being ripped off is to do a little research and get some education regarding duct cleaning.
There are plenty of resources out there~ the BBB is a good place to start for local service company info & then you can review the info regarding Inspecting & Cleaning A/C systems from the national association ~ NADCA ~the Association for Inspection, Maintenance & Restoration of HVAC systems; their web site is www.NADCA.com/education
Let me just close by saying this "BUYER BEWARE". If you find a deal that sounds "too good to be true" do some checking, ask around, and don't buy into the junk science & scare tactics that some kid on commission is telling you.
Learn or get burned.
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