Indoor Air Quality is the air quality in a home, especially as it relates to the health and comfort the occupants. Recognizing and minimizing common pollutants indoors can help reduce indoor health issues. Effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced immediately or, years down the road. Immediate Health Impacts Health effects may […]
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Don’t Blindly Trust Your HVAC Equipment This Fall
It’s the middle of September and Fall is upon us. That means winter is just around the corner. It’s time to get ready for some cool nights that could make a home uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your home heating system is in appropriate shape. Stock Up on Filters If […]
Your HVAC unit has been wrecked by a storm. Now what?
Every region of the country has either floods, blizzards, rainstorms, hailstorms or worse. If your unit is damaged during one of aforementioned; there are important steps that should be followed. You can also protect your unit before the storm. Here are some ways to protect your unit and what to do once damage occurs. Prep your […]
September is National Preparedness Month
As the White House recently reminded us, September is National Preparedness Month. A month dedicated to assessing and preparing for local disasters and unplanned emergencies. In a 2016, Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness found that 65% of Americans do not have an adequate emergency plan. 41% aren’t confident with local emergency plans for […]
Fall is Ragweed Season
Ragweed is a flowering plant that comes from the sunflower family. Unfortunately, once this plant takes root in a given area, it is very difficult to completely rid the area of ragweed. While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen […]
Homeowners Misinformed About Airborne Dangers in Homes, Research Says
PR Newswire recently featured a new study conducted by industry leader Broan-NuTone about homeowners’ understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ). What it concluded was interesting. The survey results affirmed that homeowners are concerned about poor IAQ. However, it revealed, “many of us lack the practical understanding of how to eliminate unhealthy air from our […]
Social Media Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
When it comes to social media, one of the most difficult things for a business is constantly creating content that your audience cares about. So, we have done the work for you and created some short video’s that you can use throughout your business. Below is one of our most popular whiteboard videos about Indoor Air […]
Your Duct Work is a Problem.
Many duct systems are excessively leaky, poorly insulated and undersized. Here are some government, utility company quotes on the importance of evaluating your ducts for possible improvement. Replacing your old heating and cooling system with a new high-efficiency system? It is essential that you evaluate the duct system, and if necessary make improvements, to receive […]
6 Things To Do Now To Ensure a Busy Fall.
With the end of August upon us, we start turning to the fall activities. Pretty soon football will start up, baseball playoffs will begin, and HVAC contractors must stop thinking about Air Conditioning and turn focus to other aspects of the business. Here are 6 things you need to start doing today! […]
Fall is coming
With summer coming to an end, are you beginning to think about those cold/drafty rooms from last fall and wondering what you can do now to prevent them this year? Kudos to you for thinking ahead and realizing you don’t have to put up with uneven temperatures in your home. Identify your duct leaks and […]