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HVAC Maintenance: 4 Things to Do This Summer
As the weather warms and plants go from spring blooms to the full lushness of summer, it’s a great time to get out and spend some time outdoors in nature. However, when you get back home from your adventures, it’s natural to want to leave the heat outside where it...
Why Are My Cooling Costs So High?
Surviving summer conditions is near impossible without an air conditioner. However, employing the use of your HVAC system to cool your home directly affects your energy bill. If you’ve asked yourself the question, “why are my cooling costs so high?” and you’ve come up...
Reasons Why the Department of Energy Recommends HVAC Maintenance
The United States Department of Energy oversees a wide range of responsibilities, but it also strives to make recommendations that average Americans can use to consume energy intelligently. That’s why it administers programs such as EnergyStar, which certifies...
Repairing vs. Replacing Your AC: How to Decide What to Do
As a consumer, it’s difficult to tell when you’re being scammed or not. Some providers may push you towards installing a new system, while others make their money on repeat service calls. They encourage you to repair your air conditioner constantly, and you’re left...
Why is My Home so Muggy?
As leaders in the air conditioning industry, we often get asked the question, “Why is my home so muggy?” We refer to this feeling as relative humidity, which evaluates humidity with the temperature. It is a frustrating situation to find yourself in, especially when...
How to Reduce Airborne Allergens in Your Home
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from allergies every year. While many put the blame squarely on pollen and the time they spend outdoors, the reality is that indoor air is often just as much a source of allergens — sometimes, it can even be much worse than the...
My AC Is Running: Why Is My House Still Hot?
Ever found yourself wondering: My AC is running, so why is my house still hot? Maintaining the ideal temperature in your home can be pretty challenging despite having an HVAC system. Many factors and variables can negatively affect the optimal functioning of even the...
7 Reasons to Get an AC Tune-up
Do you need an A/C tune-up? With summer temperatures on the way and thermometers starting to rise, it might be a good idea to call for a professional’s help. Having a pro examine your AC hardware can have many benefits, but some homeowners are hesitant to ever spend...
What to Do If A Rodent Dies in Your Ductwork
It's a worst-case scenario for any homeowner or property manager — trying to figure out what to do if a rodent dies in your ductwork. Although modern building codes have made many structures more impervious to infiltration by pests, not every home is an impregnable...
How Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Pregnancy
The links between air quality and pregnancy, specifically negative pregnancy outcomes due to air pollution, have been firmly established for years, but what we often do not consider is the quality of their air in our own homes. The world today is more polluted than at...
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