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How Cleaner Air Can Benefit Your Home This Summer

Monday, July 1st, 2019

When it comes to keeping your home cool and comfortable all summer long, the temperature is only half the battle. Yes, you read that right—without the right indoor air quality systems in place, you’re in for a not-so-enjoyable summer! So, what can you do about it?

Well, for one, you could consider installing an air filtration system or air purifier in your home. These systems are installed directly into your ductwork to rid your indoor air of the contaminants that lead to frequent illness, reduced comfort, and higher energy bills.

Below, we have listed some of the reasons why you should consider having one of these systems installed in your home. So keep reading to find out more! 

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Here’s How We Can Eliminate Springtime Allergens

Monday, June 17th, 2019

ACHOO!!! Spring is in the air, which means that there are plenty of allergens to go around! Of course, you don’t want to spend the entire spring season sneezing, wheezing, and scratching, so what do you do?

Poor indoor air quality can definitely worsen allergy symptoms, as indoor air contaminants like pollen and pet dander can easily make their way into your ventilation system. Therefore, investing in the right indoor air quality systems and services is a great way to combat common indoor allergens, relieving you of those pesky symptoms. Keep reading to find out more! 

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Why a Dehumidifier Is Totally Worth It

Monday, May 6th, 2019

hot man sitting in front of fanWe all know what the middle of a Texas summer feels like: it’s hot, it’s sticky, and it can be quite uncomfortable without the right home comfort systems in place. Most homeowners end up blasting their air conditioners to beat the heat. However, a stand-alone air conditioner simply isn’t enough to rid your home of the excess moisture brought on by high humidity levels.

Yes, high humidity levels can lead to all sorts of problems in your home. But there is no need to fret! Installing a whole-house dehumidifier is a great way to lower the humidity level in your home! In fact, whole-house dehumidifiers in Austin, TX offer a wide range of benefits, and below, we have listed some of them for you. So in case you are not yet convinced, keep reading!

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Can a Humidifier Help More Than Your Indoor Air Quality?

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Installing a whole-house humidifier is a great way to improve your indoor air quality. But did you know the benefits can extend way beyond that? If you are looking to give your HVAC system a boost this winter, consider humidifier installation. We still have a couple more months of chilly weather before the temperature soars well into the 90s, so why not take advantage of the savings that a humidifier can offer you this season?

In this post, we are going to outline some of the many benefits you’ll experience when you install a whole-house humidification system. If you would like to learn more about these Pflugerville, TX HVAC services, keep reading below. 

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Achoo! Are Your Allergies Due to Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Monday, September 10th, 2018

Sick woman blowing her noseIf you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to the ductwork snaking its way through your home. After all, these air ducts are mostly hidden from sight, traveling through spaces between walls and through your attic or crawlspace. Exposed ductwork may be fairly common in commercial settings with high ceilings, but this isn’t typically aesthetically pleasing for a home.

Residential ductwork does require some thought, though. Ducts that have accumulated damage will lead to poor heating and cooling capabilities, as well as a rise in your energy bills. Professional duct cleaning in Austin, TX, however, can resolve this, but why does this matter?

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Can I Use Duct Tape to Fix My Ventilation System?

Monday, June 18th, 2018

A worker is sealing two sections of house attic vent duct insulation with aluminum foil tape. The foreground is a section of truss and the background is OSB sheathing for the roof.Have you ever heard this saying? “All you need to have for a fix-it job is one of two things—if it doesn’t move and it’s supposed to, you want WD-40. If it moves and it’s not supposed to, you need duct tape!”

Yes, duct tape can resolve just about any fix-it situation … temporarily. That’s right, duct tape is not actually appropriate to use on ductwork breaches. Who would have thought?

One of the biggest “energy thieves” in the standard home, and cause for AC repair in Round Rock, is from leaks in the air ducts, which is not likely something you think about a whole lot. But proper duct sealing from HVAC experts can stop your AC system form losing as much as 30% of the air that moves throughout the duct system.

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Can a Humidifier Improve Your HVAC Effectiveness?

Monday, January 15th, 2018

Relaxed young woman lying on couchGiven the time of year, it makes sense that you’d be concerned with the temperature in your home. A lack of heat can lead to a number of problems in your household, especially for anyone prone to illness. Naturally, you want your Round Rock, TX HVAC system to run efficiently and effectively all winter long.

But a high-quality furnace or heat pump is only part of the equation when it comes to your indoor comfort in the winter!

Dry air can be a terrible inconvenience in the colder months, and heaters don’t do anything to improve matters. It would do you well to consider the installation of a whole house humidifier to combat this problem and avoid living through a miserable winter. Are humidifiers really all they’re cracked up to be though?

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The V in HVAC: Caring for Your Ducts

Monday, November 6th, 2017

technicians hands drilling ductwork togetherHomeowners often underestimate the importance of the “V” in “HVAC.” The “V” stands for ventilation, and we’re talking about your ductwork. This is one component of your HVAC system that is easy to take for granted. Especially considering that most of the time, they are out of sight and therefore out of mind.

But air ducts that accumulate damage from corrosion and/or age, or ducts that received poor initial installation, can have a serious impact on the functionality and efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. It can lead to not only a decrease in comfort, but a rise in the contamination that enters your indoor air. If your air ducts have gaps, leaks, or any bad connections, then they must be dealt with by a professionally trained HVAC technician.

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The History of Duct Tape—And Why You Should Care

Monday, June 19th, 2017

Summer is almost upon us, although in our area summer can seem to be a year-round affair. That being said, it’s essential to make sure that our air conditioners and all of their components are functioning as effectively and efficiently as they can, in order to keep our households comfortable. Routine air conditioning maintenance is the leading way to ensure this is the case, but there’s more to improving and maintaining efficiency than that.

This brings us to our leading subject today: your ductwork. When damaged or leaking, your air ducts serve as one of the biggest “energy thieves” there is in your home. Proper Taylor, TX duct sealing services will stop your HVAC system from losing 20%–30% of the air that moves through the ductwork. Now, you may be thinking, “Great! I’ll just slap some duct tape up there.”

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Let’s Discuss Your Indoor Air Quality!

Monday, April 24th, 2017

indoor-air-quality-discussIn previous weeks, we’ve talked a lot about air conditioners—when to replace your system, what certain system noises mean, and why an air conditioner might quit cooling. But the functionality of your HVAC system is not the only contributor to your Round Rock, TX indoor air quality.

Issues such as humidity, dust accumulation, and germ exposure can affect your household atmosphere just as much as the temperature does—if not more. Installing the right indoor air quality products can make all the difference in your home comfort. What your home requires is dependent on a few factors, but we’d like to go over a few options we provide to help you make an educated decision about how best to protect the quality of your indoor air.

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