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Does an Air Conditioner Give Off Carbon Monoxide?
Although our homes should be the safest place for us to be, there are some common household concerns every homeowner should know about just in case. One example typically encountered when buying a home is the potential presence of radon in enclosed spaces, a...
Steps in Hiring a Quality HVAC Contractor
The Essential Steps in Hiring a Quality HVAC Contractor An HVAC system can be a significant investment, and there are few things as bad as an air-conditioner that cannot beat the summer heat. The last thing you need to be told by an HVAC contractor is that everything...
Air Conditioner Repair: How to Troubleshoot Common AC Problems
One of the most valuable skills you can have as a homeowner is the willingness to learn new things to make it easier to perform upkeep on your property. While some tasks will always demand the help of skilled trade workers who can work with specific systems safely,...
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost?
When musty odors, visible mold, or animal intrusions into your attic spaces leave you with concerns about the quality of your ductwork, it is time to contact a professional duct cleaner. Any homeowner can handle cleaning around vents and duct return areas, but it's...
Why Your Thermostat is Blank, and Your AC is Not working?
It's one of the scenarios no homeowner wants to encounter: the realization that the air conditioner hasn't turned on in a while, and the temperature inside has begun to rise. When you arrive at your thermostat to check the temperature, you encounter an even more...
Should Your AC Fan Be on AUTO or ON? What’s More Efficient?
The Reality of Choice It is a reality of the human mind that as soon as we are faced with a set of options, we start pondering the pros and cons of each choice and even panicking that we have picked the wrong option. All good AC systems have a setting to switch the...
Do Air Conditioners Filter Wildfire Smoke?
Wildfire season is unavoidable unless you plan on moving away. Since it occurs every year, the effects can be devastating. Some homes and businesses burn to the ground, but perhaps more importantly, it can deliver unhealthy air conditions across the country. Local...
What to Do If You Found Mold in Your Air Conditioner
Maintaining a healthy environment at home is a task that never truly ends. Keeping things clean and tidy not only makes for a more enjoyable place to live but contributes to lowering indoor air pollution and keeping things comfortable. That's especially important if...
How to hide the air conditioner unit outside
With global warming in full effect, the need for an efficient air conditioner can’t be understated. It’s gone from being a luxury to a necessity in a matter of a few decades. When the summer comes around, air conditioners are the primary reason for comfortable...
Simple Steps: How To Clean Air Ducts Yourself
Indoor air quality is an essential factor in comfort and health at home. Poor indoor air quality, also called IAQ, can lead to the aggravation of allergy symptoms, impact those who have asthma, and generally degrade the overall quality of a living space. While there...
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