Cleaning My Indoor Air

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Cleaning My Indoor Air

Up until a few years ago, I would get sick whenever the seasons would change. I couldn't figure it out, until one day when an HVAC contractor pointed out my filthy air filters. I am embarrassed to say it, but I didn't know that air filters had to be changed at all, and all of that filthy air was circulating through my home. After I changed the air filters and started to take care of my HVAC system, my allergies got a lot better and I didn't feel as sick. I want other people to understand the massive benefits of taking care of their HVAC systems, so I put up this website.

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SOS Signals Your Water Heater May Be Sending

12 February 2019
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Hot water. You want it, and your water heater supplies it. Without hot water on-demand, it can be challenging to enjoy showering or get your clothes and dishes clean. Most residential water heaters are hidden away from view in a utility closet or laundry room. This allows water heaters to go unnoticed until they begin to malfunction. The sudden breakdown of your water heater could inconvenience your whole family. It's important that you are able to recognize signals of distress being sent by your water heater so that you can invest in repairs before major malfunctions leave your home without hot water. Read More …

Why Your New HVAC May Be More Or Less Expensive

4 January 2019
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If you are looking for a new HVAC system after your old HVAC system has failed, you might notice that there are large variations in how much an HVAC system might cost and you might wonder about the justification for this. Understanding why HVAC system prices vary can help you make a more informed decision when hunting for a new one.  The System Size One of the largest factors determining how expensive your new HVAC system will be is how large the system will be. Read More …

Too Big, Too Small? Signs That Your Home’s A/C System Is Not Properly Sized

29 November 2018
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A home air conditioning unit might be compared to a pair of shoes. If it is too large or too small, it will be unable to properly cool the space, and your relationship with it will become uncomfortable or even unhealthy. But if the HVAC system was selected and sized correctly for the space where it is installed, it will be able to provide many years of great service and comfort, just like a good pair of properly fitting, high-quality shoes. Read More …

There’s Somethin’ A’burnin’ in the Basement: How You Can Trace, Track, and Repair What Makes That Smell

16 October 2018
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Furnaces leave behind a variety of unpleasant odors when they break down. Most of these odors are burning, smelly, and stinky. Here is how to track down these odors to find out what is making those smells, and exactly how to fix it so those smells do not continue.  Following Your Nose It helps to have a really good sense of smell that is not hampered by tobacco smoking. Then you will smell these furnace odors sooner, and you will be able to find them faster. Read More …

Have A Washable HVAC Air Filter? Know How You Can Clean It

17 September 2018
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For more homeowners, it is common to have an HVAC system that uses a disposable air filter. It needs to be replaced after a few months of use, and you simply toss it in the trash and put in a new one. However, some HVAC systems allow you to use an air filter that is washable. You'll save money on buying replacement filters, but you'll need to clean the filter on your own. Read More …