If you’ve ever experienced a head cold, you know how difficult it can be to breathe when your sinuses are congested. The same holds true for your A/C filter. When it gets congested, your cooling and heating system has to work harder to produce the same effects. Overworking the system reduces the amount of time it will work effectively and …
Finding an Air Cleaner to Boost Air Quality in Your Home
Finding an air cleaner that truly improves your indoor air quality is worth the time it takes to choose the right one. That’s especially true where pollen, pet dander, common household dust, dirt and even pollution is a concern. By learning a little about how different types of air cleaners work, you’ll be better able to find the design that’s right …
R-22 in the News
Click Here to Download PDF Article Recently the EPA has tightened the reins on the production of R-22 refrigerant. The reasoning behind this goes back to the 1980’s when world scientists’ discovered the rapid depletion of the earth’s Ozone layers caused by Chorine evaporating into the earth’s atmosphere. Many chemicals we use for everyday life contain Chorine including bleach, table …
Breathe Easier This Fall With An Air-Purification System
Many people have serious problems with asthma and allergies, especially during the fall. If this has been an issue in your Missouri or Kansas home, you should consider investing in an air purification system. An efficiently operating air-purification system will remove dust, mold, pet dander, pollen and other pollutants in your air – and do a lot better job of …
Make Sure Your Air Filter Measures Up To These Ratings
When it’s time to replace the air filter in your HVAC system, you’ll want to choose a filter that will do the best job possible at keeping the air you breathe clean and comfortable. We have mentioned the importance of looking at MERV ratings when selecting filters, but there are several other types of filter ratings that you need to consider in order to …
5 Ways To Control Summer And Fall Allergies
Summer and fall allergy season can be unbearable to live with. From dust to pollen to pet dander, the air is full of contaminants. And while there’s little you can do about it outdoors, indoors you have better control over the allergens in the air. Here are five steps you can take to reduce allergies in your home and improve your overall indoor …
Routine Filter Maintenance Is Especially Important During The Dog Days Of Summer
No one looks forward to the dog days of summer, when the heat and humidity join forces to make it nearly intolerable to be outdoors. Seeking refuge indoors for those few months can help, but did you know that often, your home’s indoor air quality can cause health issues for you and your loved ones? However, if you perform routine …
Sealing Household Air Leaks Can Put A Significant Dent In Your Energy Costs
When your costly conditioned air leaks out of your home, or the hot summer air (or cold winter air) seeps in, it can add substantially to your cooling and heating costs. Fortunately, sealing household air leaks is a project that typically doesn’t require a HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professional. In fact, you probably can do it yourself, rather inexpensively, …
Do You Think Air Filters Get A Break During Winter? They Don’t! Be Sure To Change Yours Regularly
Here’s an easy way to help your furnace run more effectively and efficiently this winter — and continue to keep you cozy for years to come: change its air filter.
Routine Filter Changes Will Keep Your Furnace Efficient All Winter Long
Because they are a behind-the-scenes player in your HVAC system, it’s very easy to forget about replacing your furnace filters on a regular basis. Unfortunately, neglecting them for too long can force you to overpay each month on your heating costs.