You clean your home frequently. You dust, you vacuum, you wipe down every surface. But if you’re not having your ducts professionally cleaned periodically, your home may not be as clean and healthy as it could be. Indoor air pollution is higher than many people realize, earning it the number four spot on the EPA’s list of greatest environmental threats. …
Shutting a Room to Conserve Energy: Bad Idea or Smart Thinking?
A persistent home heating myth holds that shutting a room to conserve energy while heating or cooling a whole home is a good idea, because you are heating less volume. It is not true in most cases, and there are better ways to save energy and money.
The Ductless Mini Split: A Heat Pump, And Then Some
The ductless mini split is a versatile, redesigned heat pump that offers all the benefits of heat-pump systems, plus practical cooling and heating solutions for add-ons, retrofits, bonus rooms and more.
What Can Duct Sealing Do? Improve Efficiency, Air Quality And Comfort
In many homes, air ducts are located out of sight and, therefore, out of homeowners’ minds. But if you suspect that your heating and cooling system is working less efficiently than it should, leaky ductwork could be to blame. Scheduling an appointment to have your ducts inspected and sealed offers three distinct benefits.
Have Your Dusty Air Conditioner Professionally Cleaned
Filters keep dust from circulating into your home through your air conditioning unit, which is one of the reasons why manufacturers recommend changing filters regularly. Over time though, even with your diligence in changing filters, dust can collect around the unit and its electronic components, causing the system to become sluggish, less efficient and use more energy to operate.
Problems With Mold? Focus On These 5 Factors
Mold is one of the most common causes of indoor allergies. It can lead to asthma attacks, respiratory problems and other allergic reactions. Mold can’t exist without moisture, so you can effectively clear out your problems with mold by controlling moisture in your home. If you are experiencing problems with mold, here are five moisture control tips you should focus …
Consider Duct Cleaning If You’ve Experienced These Symptoms
When you turn your heating system on for the first time this winter, you may get that old familiar blast of hot, dusty air. Nothing unusual about that; your heating system has been idle for several months, and it’s only natural that dust and debris would settle into the system when it’s not being used. A good way to prevent …
Brace For That Blast Of Dust When You Turn On Your Furnace — Or Just Get Your Ductwork Cleaned
One of the nicest smells in a new car is the “new” smell. But if your home or office is new, there could be an unpleasant surprise when your heating system cranks up at the first chill of fall. Thick dust clouds surging from interior vents can look – and smell – awful.