How Your Air Conditioning Unit Can Prevent Mold Growth
Indoor molds can be a major headache to homeowners for a variety of reasons including decreased resale value of the house, unsightly stains, and serious health concerns. The most important reason to eliminate or prevent indoor mold is the deleterious health effects of mold. Contrary to popular beliefs, health issues related to indoor mold are […]
Preparing Your Home Before Vacation
Ready for a vacation? Your home should be too! Careful planning can not only help protect your home and your belongings while you travel, but also provide your family with some energy savings to spend on souvenirs! Follow these five simple tips to prepare your home for your absence. Whether it’s a weekend road-trip or […]
Saving Energy and Money
There are steps, large and small, that almost every homeowner can take to improve home energy efficiency and save money. For homeowner with older air conditioners, the single greatest source of savings can be replacing the old air conditioner with a high efficiency unit. According to Energy Star, a joint program between the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
Is a More Expensive HVAC Filter Better?
HVAC Air Purifiers Whole-house air purifiers are becoming an increasingly popular component of the heating and cooling systems in many homes. Wondering why? Check out the benefits below! Fewer allergy symptoms. Unlike standard air filters, whole-house air purifiers can catch potential allergens down to .3 microns in size, removing up to 99.97 percent of particles […]
Will your A/C make it through Summer?
It’s hot and getting hotter. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the forecast for August through October calls for hotter than normal temperatures everywhere. How can you prevent your AC from breaking down when you need it most? Regular maintenance like changing air filters and duct cleaning help keep your HVAC system running […]
How Air Conditioners Work
Air conditioners and refrigerators work the same way. Instead of cooling just the small, insulated space inside of a refrigerator, an air conditioner cools a room, a whole house, or an entire business. Air conditioners use chemicals that easily convert from a gas to a liquid and back again. This chemical is used to transfer […]