The indoor air quality in your home is probably quite a bit worse than you think it is. Sure, you may not be hacking and coughing every minute you spend inside, but that doesn’t mean that your air quality is as good as it could be. Poor air quality has substantial impact on the health and comfort of the home’s occupants. It can cause all kinds of issues, from allergy attacks, to the flu, to bouts of asthma. These issues are typically the result of exposure to microscopic contaminants. Common household air contaminants include, but are not limited to, dust, pollen, dander, viruses, bacteria, and mold spores. It’s a good idea to install a whole-house air filter to address these contaminants and improve your air quality. Before you do that, though, there are some things that you need to account for.
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The Most Important Thing You Need to Know About Whole-House Air Filters
Monday, February 13th, 2017Furnace Issues to be Aware of
Monday, November 21st, 2016As we move into winter, you should keep an eye out for any signs that your furnace is experiencing a problem. More strain on the system means more wear and tear, which means a greater likelihood for issues to crop up. The faster you can catch these issues, the better off your furnace will be. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the furnace problems you need to be aware of this winter.
Consider Installing a Ductless System This Fall
Monday, October 10th, 2016With heating season just around the corner, now is the time to install a new heating system in your home. There are a wide range of different heating systems available on the market, each with its own list of advantages to offer. It’s important to take a look at the whole field, so you can find the heating system best suited to your individual needs. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how a ductless system can help you this fall.
Beware These Weird Heat Pump Noises
Monday, September 5th, 2016An important part of keeping your heat pump in good condition is calling for repairs as soon as you notice a problem. The faster you can identify a problem, the faster you can get it fixed and the more damage you will prevent. One of the easiest ways to tell if your heat pump is in trouble is to listen for strange noises coming from the system. Read on to find out more about some of the more common heat pump noises you should listen for.
Why Your Heat Pump is Icing Over
Monday, August 1st, 20165 Ways You Can Cut Cooling Costs this Summer
Monday, June 20th, 2016How Improperly Sized Air Conditioners Cause Problems
Monday, May 23rd, 2016The size of an air conditioner has a huge effect on how well it works in a given home. Yet, it’s one of the most ignored when homeowners are looking for a new air conditioning system. If you don’t have a properly sized air conditioner installed in your home, you’re going to be dealing with a lot more issues than you otherwise would have to. Read on to find out more about what happens when your air conditioner is the wrong size.
Consider Installing an Air Purifier This Summer
Monday, April 18th, 2016As we get closer to summer, you’re going to start relying on your air conditioner more and more often to stay cool. That means you’re probably going to close your doors and windows much of the time, in order to keep the indoor climate comfortable. Unfortunately, that also means that you’re going to be trapping a lot of airborne contaminants in the home with you. An entire summer of breathing in recycled dust, dander, germs, mold spores, pollen and other contaminants is likely to have some unpleasant health effects. That’s why you need to install an air purifier in your home. Read on to find out more about the kinds of air purifiers we offer.
Signs You Need a New Air Conditioner
Monday, March 14th, 2016Warmer weather is here, and people are starting to make use of their air conditioners to stay comfortable. For some people, though, now is the time to have a new air conditioning unit installed. If you’re not sure whether or not your air conditioner can get you through another summer, read on. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you might need to replace your old air conditioner.
Improve Your Health This Winter With Duct Cleaning
Monday, February 1st, 2016Most people don’t give a whole lot of thought to their ducts, since they’re a rather passive part of the home. However, ducts play an important role in your home. If they don’t receive the professional services they need, they can cause all sorts of problems. One of those problems is negatively impacting your health. Let’s take a look at how your ducts can indirectly make you sick, and why duct cleaning is necessary.