by Alice | Dec 1, 2017 | Heating, Maintenance
As cold winter weather sweeps across the country, heating systems are turning on in droves. Your heating system works hard to keep your home warm and comfortable when outdoor temperatures become chilly. However, there are some simple steps you can take to make your...
by Alice | Nov 2, 2017 | Maintenance, Uncategorized
If you’ve taken a look at your HVAC filters, you have probably noticed that each one has a MERV rating. MERV stands for “minimum efficiency reporting value” and it has some important implications. The filter’s MERV rating indicates how effectively the filter...
by Alice | Oct 6, 2017 | Air Quality Management, Heating, Maintenance, products, Uncategorized
Cold and flu season begins as the days begin to shorten and the temperatures begin to drop. While cold and flu activity peak in the coldest months between December and March, seasonal flu activity starts as early as mid October. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...
by Alice | Sep 22, 2017 | Maintenance
Your heating and air conditioning system is your first line of defense against bothersome fall allergies. Heat pumps, gas furnaces, and air conditioners all have elements that can improve indoor air quality, while maintaining a comfortable temperature. If you suffer...
by Alice | Sep 11, 2017 | Air Quality Management, indoor air quality, Maintenance
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American will spend 93 percent of their time indoors. With so much of our lives spent inside, the quality of our indoor air is important, especially when the EPA claims the average indoor environment...
by Alice | Aug 20, 2017 | Air Conditioning, Maintenance
There is nothing worse than arriving home from a hard day’s work, opening your door, and being smacked in the face with hot muggy air. When you are expecting cool comfort, but your air conditioner stops working because it overheats, the reality of sauna-like...