Heat pumps and gas furnaces are two popular options for heating a home. But they work in very different ways, and each have their own pros and cons. A gas furnace is not always the best way to heat a home. If you do not have gas lines leading to your home, then a gas … Continue reading Heat Pump vs. Gas Furnace
We asked ourselves – what’s the best tips to save money this winter? 1. Check your vents: Keep your vents open to circulate more air through your home. Do NOT close heat registers in unused rooms. 2. Have a regular service performed on your system: A regular service will ensure your system runs efficiently and … Continue reading WINTER CHECKLIST TO SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER
In your home, you want to ensure that everything is working correctly so you’re not wasting energy. The ducts in your home are often overlooked; however, many of the problems that homeowners experience are a result of problems in the duct system. As a remedy, duct sealing can be very beneficial to keep everything working … Continue reading What is duct sealing
Evaporator coils are an important part of your HVAC system. If you’ve had your HVAC system installed for quite some time, the evaporator coils may already have accumulated dirt and debris. What Are Evaporator Coils? The evaporator coils absorb the heat from inside your home then pass it into the condenser coils, which release the … Continue reading Dirty HVAC evaporator coils
Proper ventilation in your living area may prevent illnesses and reduce transmission of viruses. But can portable air cleaners and purifiers fight COVID-19 and flu viruses? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, says that they generally can. The more air exchanges and cleaner the air, the lower the risk. That means using … Continue reading Home Air Protection Against COVID-19
You don’t need to be an expert to shop for an HVAC system. However, you should know your needs and the individual components that can help meet them. Energy Efficiency: The more energy efficient the HVAC system, the more money you can save. To evaluate energy efficiency, note the system’s SEER rating. The bare minimum … Continue reading What makes a top-rated HVAC system
Most of us put a high priority on breathing in clean air. So what are the components of an HVAC system that will provide you and your family with the air quality necessary to foster a healthy atmosphere? A properly designed ventilation system is critical because ventilation provides the right balance of gases and ensures … Continue reading HVAC System design: a key to indoor air quality solutions
Investing in routine maintenance will help safeguard your air quality and can prevent any source of contaminants from circulating throughout your building through your HVAC system. If your HVAC system is not working properly, you will not experience consistently good air quality. If you are on a regular maintenance schedule, your filters will be changed … Continue reading Air Quality Maintenance is the mantra for good air quality
The air filter’s job is to keep dust and debris out of your HVAC equipment. You’d be amazed how much debris builds up on there in a very short time. Recently, AC filters have gotten a lot of attention due to the pandemic. With the uncertainty about airborne transmission of the virus, some experts are … Continue reading Why change your AC filter?
Discovering mold in the home sends many homeowners into a panic. Uncontrolled mold can lead to serious respiratory illness, eye irritation, and skin reactions. If your air-conditioning system contains mold, act as soon as possible to reduce the risk of negative health outcomes. Any space containing high moisture levels is at risk for mold. Most … Continue reading Does your AC have Mold Buildup
