While fall isn’t here quite yet, it’s important to prepare your heating system for safe operation. The National Fire Protection Association says between 2012-2016, there were approximately 52,050 house fires involving heating equipment. That makes up about 15% of all reported house fires during that time. Space Heaters Space heaters are affordable and convenient. It’s […]
Air moving through most any building has to pass through an air filter. Most air filters will capture larger particles. Some filters catch the smaller particles, but not all. Your air filter alone can improve the quality of air you breathe. The MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating of a filter tells you a lot […]
The quality of air within your home may be worse than you think. Indoor air pollution exposure may lead to irritation of the nose, throat and eyes. One may experiences headaches or fatigue. Health effects of these pollutants can surface shortly after exposure or years later. The immediate effects of indoor air pollutants can be […]
When it comes to home ownership, there is almost never a shortage of things to do. It really helps to get ahead of that list when you can. Now is a great time to prepare your home for fall. Seal Leaks Check your home for air leaks. Start with a visual inspection. You’ll want to […]
Our clients constantly hear us reiterate the fact that no one should touch anything involving your HVAC except for a licensed HVAC company. This includes those handling your roof replacement. Here’s a great example of why we say that. Our client had hail damage on their roof, which lead to a roof replacement. The HVAC […]
When a particular smell has made its way to your HVAC system, it can be rather frustrating since you smell it everywhere in your home. Mildew is definitely one of those less favored and more common scents. Mildew A form of fungus. It’s white in color, unlike mold, which usually shows up in shades of […]
Meal prep is great for those who are strapped on time most days of the week. With a few extra steps during the weekend, you can make your life a little easier at meal time during the week. How do I get started? First, you’ll need plenty of Tupperware, reusable silicon bags or plastic bags. […]
You may think a maintenance plan for your heating and air system is unnecessary. People often brush off HVAC related things until it’s not working. This is a HUGE mistake. By doing this, you are costing yourself money….probably a lot of it. Due to the lack of maintenance, you may even have to replace the […]
Here in the south, the humidity levels sure do get rather high. Unfortunately, that means we feel hot and sticky almost all season. Your air conditioner must run for a considerable amount of time in order to dehumidify the air within your home down to a tolerable level. This is where dehumidifiers can be very […]
Georgia definitely brings the heat during the summer months. The vast majority of us struggle with this, and do everything we can to stay cool. Luckily, we’ve figured out a few tricks to help with that mission. Bedding Choose cotton for your bedding. A light color is helpful as well. Cotton is more breathable than […]