If you’ve been browsing around your local home improvement store, then there is no doubt that at some point or another, the letters BTU have come into play. But what exactly does this mean? A radiator’s BTU rating will tell us how much warmth it can emit and act as an easy way of deciding…
When it comes to keeping your home comfortable year-round, few systems are as versatile and efficient as a heat pump. Whether you’re dealing with the sweltering heat of summer or the chill of winter, this HVAC system can help regulate your home’s temperature efficiently. But what exactly is a heat pump, and how does it…
Responding to growing concerns about the environment, you might be wondering about your AC recycle options. Regardless of the type, all air conditioners contain some form of refrigerant. Air conditioning units are especially detrimental because they use hydrochlorofluorocarbon 200 (HCFC), which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says is an ozone-depleting substance (ODS) that could destroy…
There’s a reason why Florida is called “The Sunshine State.” It’s the warmest of all the states with an average temperature of 70.7°F and gets 2800 hours of sunlight yearly. Like most of Florida, Tampa is hot and humid during the summer. But when does the temperature start to heat up? And when the mercury…
