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Summer Months Routine Maintenance
With summer just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about the things you can do around the house to help keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit, or HVAC, at peak performance. The following summer HVAC maintenance tips will help to...
Coil Cleaning
A coil-cleaning maintenance program should be an integral part of upkeep for your HVAC system. The benefits of clean coils include energy savings, maximum heat transfer, system longevity and improved air quality. Purpose of HVAC Coils Coils are those cool looking...
Can UV Light Kill the Novel Coronavirus?
As many of us feel overwhelmed while we are holed up in our homes trying to protect ourselves from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we might wonder if there is a product available to keep us safe from this deadly virus. This is where UV-C comes in. UV-C irradiation...
Purifying Our Indoor Air During COVID-19
With the onslaught and pervasiveness of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, we are hyper-aware of the quality of the air we breathe in enclosed places, especially our homes. Whether it’s COVID-19, worsening air pollution, or allergies on the rise, it is understandable to...
What Type of HVAC Filter Do I Need and How Often Should I Change it?
HVAC filters are an important home component, the part of your HVAC system that removes any air impurities. With that in mind, it’s important to replace these filters regularly, especially if it’s been a while. You may be surprised to know that there are multiple...
Air Flow Restrictions
Breathing quality indoor air is critical for good health. And with more of us at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, including more of us working from home, having good air quality is more important than ever. However, a poorly functioning air conditioning unit can...
How Air Conditioning Changed the World
Before the advent of air conditioning, there were ways of cooling buildings for millennia. Ancient Egyptians hung damp reeds over windows and put water-filled pots in hallways. The Romans gathered snow in donkey carts and stored them in pits for the summer. In the...
How to Improve Air Quality
There’s a growing awareness of the quality of air we breathe. Whether it’s this year’s airborne flu virus, worsening air pollution, or allergies on the rise, it’s understandable to be concerned. Did you know that the quality of indoor air can be up to 100 times more...
Is Air Conditioning Energy Efficient?
Air Conditioning can be quite energy-efficient with the right models, upkeep and settings. 8 Ways to Maximize an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner During the summer months, program your settings to match the ideal thermostat temperature of 78 degrees, to better manage...
Green Heating For My Home
When it comes to heating your home, there are several ways you can use alternative power sources that can also save you a lot of money. Green heating typically means heating your home for less when compared to traditional energy sources. Heating Tips For Your Home...