The Causes of Stuffy Air in Some Homes
Some homes can feel stuffy when air isn’t circulating properly. Stale and humid air can accumulate, creating a heavy and uncomfortable indoor environment. Monitor humidity using a hygrometer and schedule an indoor air quality assessment. These strategies can help you determine what is necessary to improve comfort. Homes That Feel Comfortable Having an HVAC system […]
An Air Conditioning Safety Checklist Every Homeowner Should Use
If an air conditioner is not properly maintained, it does more than struggle to keep up with demand. It can also become a safety risk for your home and family. Faulty electrical circuits, silent refrigerant leaks and overheating components are among the most common issues that can develop without you knowing. Use a basic AC […]
Where to Start When Spring Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
Air conditioners often lie dormant throughout fall, winter, and early spring. Although they aren’t sustaining use-related wear during these times, inactivity still takes its toll. Damp condensate drains can develop thick buildups of biofilms and algae, and dust and other particulate matter settle on sensitive, interior components. Spring cleaning your air conditioner before higher temperatures […]
Issues That Commonly Cause Poor Indoor Air Quality
There are different factors that determine the quality of your indoor air. Environmental conditions, the structural integrity of a building, and your living habits are influential. When pollutants build up to unsafe levels, you can experience poor indoor air quality. Knowing the common problems that lead to poor indoor air quality allows you to be […]
Top Signs It’s Time to Service Your Heater Blower
Your heater can produce all the warm air that your home needs, but your home won’t stay warm if that air doesn’t circulate properly. When your furnace warms the air, its blower is responsible for blowing that air through the ducts and propelling it into your home. This part, which consists of a motor and […]
AC Science: How Your Home Stays Cool When the Sun Blasts
If you are like most homeowners, you take your air conditioner for granted. However, the technology behind its functioning is fascinating. Rather than creating cold air by using a giant ice block or some magical chilling fan, air conditioning relies on heat transfer to provide cooling. The Stages of the Cooling Cycle Refrigerant is the […]
How Air Purifiers Quietly Reduce Household Energy and Health Costs
People tend to think of air purifiers as tools used only by people with serious breathing issues and allergies. However, utilizing an air purifier in your home provides several benefits beyond the commonly known ones. There can also be significant financial benefits that you may not realize. Lower Household Energy Consumption One of these cost […]
Protect Your Outdoor AC Unit This Winter With These Tips
Unless there’s an extreme weather event that causes a spike in temperature in the winter, your AC unit is going to go unused throughout the season. Much like we winterize other parts of our property, it’s important to prepare our AC units for winter as well. Otherwise, it can experience damage that will require your […]
Start the Year Warm: Save Money With a Furnace Efficiency Check
Your furnace is a crucial component of your HVAC system. It’s an essential home appliance, especially early in the new year when you need it for the chill in the air. Checking your heater’s efficiency status probably isn’t among your New Year’s resolutions. Still, when you want to spend time in a warm, cozy home, […]
5 Things That Impact Your Indoor Air Quality
Does it seem like the surfaces in your home are getting dirty more frequently? Are you sneezing or coughing more often? You may be experiencing issues with indoor air quality and not know it. Many homeowners fail to realize that there are things they’re doing that have an impact on indoor air quality. 1. Changing […]