What to Know About Your Furnace Filter Replacement There is no “best” filter to use for home air filter replacement.  What may be best for your system depends on these factors: How small of dust/particles do you want the filter to trap?  There is a “trade-off.”  The tighter the filter media, the smaller the particle will be trapped by the filter, but also, the more potential to restrict airflow through the duct system.  If the filter gets compacted, the pores are closed off, the furnace blower moves a lower volume of air, and works harder and longer to get the house to tem ..read more

There are huge differences in the way air duct cleaning companies will service a home. Understanding these differences can help you learn what to ask a company when exploring air duct cleaning services. Here are five things to consider when having your ducts cleaned.  Does An Air Duct Cleaning Company’s Equipment Make a Difference?  It is possible a company can have equipment that is 50 times more powerful than other “shop-vaccy” systems!   Anybody can say they have powerful equipment.  Ask what CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) their vacuum equipment generates. For reside ..read more

Everyone likes and wants a “good deal” no matter what we’re buying.  We commonly go to great lengths to research and negotiate for the best deal possible.  Nothing wrong with that!  On the other hand, we’ve all been disappointed and remorseful at times when we opted for the cheaper price.  In the residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) duct cleaning business, the differences in what a consumer can actually get for the service can be not just significant — but huge. The Complexity of an HVAC System When it comes to air duct prices, you don’t want to ..read more

One crucial part of your new home is the furnace. Whether you’ve bought a new home, your furnace is a little old, or it just doesn’t seem to be operating properly, you may be in need of some help from professionals to clean and maintain your furnace. Although it may not seem like a big deal, a properly operating furnace will make sure you’re comfortable all throughout the year. However, a furnace won’t care for itself. Holding out hope that your furnace will last a lifetime won’t cut it. Furnace cleaning & maintenance is an important part of homeownership. Here are some tips to make sure t ..read more

When summer arrives and temperatures across the nation are soaring, you may find that your HVAC unit is working overtime. But heat isn’t the only reason that you may see your bills soaring. Indoor pollutants such as dust mites and pet dander can be circulated and recirculated through the home, affecting not just indoor air quality but your HVAC system’s efficiency as well. Have you been putting off having your HVAC serviced or getting your home’s air ducts cleaned? Read on for 3 reasons why that might be costing you in the long run. Bad Air Means Bad Health Air pollutants in the home can be nu ..read more

Everyone thinks to dust the baseboards and mop the floors, but most don’t think to look much further. But when you stop there, you are missing a crucial part of keeping your house clean. Cleaning dirty air ducts in your home is often overlooked but critical to your home’s health. HVAC duct cleaning has come under fire recently, and people are asking how many health benefits really come along with cleaning dirty ducts. Even though many studies have suggested that there are indeed many health benefits, one thing that is not being questioned is the improved efficiency you will experienc ..read more

May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, making this month a great time to optimize your home for preventing allergens. Improving the air quality in your home can be a great way to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms for both you and your family, so use these tips this National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month to reduce the impact of both allergies and asthma in your home. Account For Different Sensitivities Not everyone will respond to the same allergens in the same way or to the same extent. What may bother your lungs and respiratory system might have no effect on someone else, a ..read more