There is nothing more important than the safety of your family. Unfortunately, in many homes the indoor air is making people sick. There is a reason that so many people today are suffering from allergies or asthma and doctors suspect it could be bad air inside buildings. Environmental Protection Agency studies have shown that indoor air pollution is a bigger …
Heating Tune-Up: Don’t Lose Heating This Winter
Before the cold Northern Indiana winter arrives, now is the time to get your heating system ready to keep your family safe and comfortable all season. A heating tune-up will insure that your system is operating properly and will make sure that the unit is working as efficiently as possible to control energy costs. The Old Farmers Almanac is predicting …
Duct Cleaning For Good Indoor Air Quality
Air duct cleaning is a process in which the accumulated dirt and debris in your air duct system is vacuumed out while performing a thorough cleaning of the furnace fat and air conditioning coils. It is a good idea to have this procedure performed by a trained professional who will avoid damaging your duct system and take precautions to prevent …
Find Heating Defects with a Video Inspection Camera
Cracks, holes and other defects inside your furnace are difficult to see with the naked eye. In addition, these defects frequently occur in hard to reach (or see) areas of your furnace. But video inspection cameras can easily see such defects.
Air Handlers Deliver Conditioned Air Throughout the Home
Air handlers are the indoor units of an air conditioning or a heat pump system. What’s more, air handlers deliver conditioned air throughout the home.
Air Cleaners Provide a Number of Benefits
Did you know that the air you breathe inside your home is highly polluted? That’s right—polluted. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has even named indoor air pollution as among the top 5 environmental risks to public health. But you can effectively fight indoor air pollution and protect your health by using air cleaners.
A High Efficiency Furnace Can Save You Money This Winter
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the biggest portion of your utility bills is spent on heating your home. It makes sense, then, that the best way to lower your utility bills is to lower the cost of heating your home. Bur how can you lower your heating costs? The answer is amazingly simple:
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Air Filters
Did you know that air filters are one of the most important elements of your HVAC system? It’s true. Air filters have two main, and very important, functions:
Tips For Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Do you think that air pollution only refers to the air outside? Think again. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home is 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside of your home.
Operating Programmable Thermostats
Operating programmable thermostats is easy if you understand the features this energy saving technology offers. Because the goal of a programmable thermostat is to save energy and therefore money, try to find a large amount of time (around 8 hours), when you don’t have a need for heating or cooling. This time period occurs most often during the day, when …