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Signs You Should Invest in Duct Sealing

Monday, December 26th, 2016

We may not get the bitterly cold winters that other parts of the country do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need a fully functioning heater when the cold does hit—particularly at night! However, your forced-air heater simply cannot perform as it should if the ductwork is breached.

It happens too often—homeowners have trouble heating their homes and assume there is a problem with their heating system. They may put off repairs thinking that it’s an expensive issue to fix, or they may think they’re imagining their heating troubles since they just had their system maintained.

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Suffer No Longer With the Right Dehumidifier!

Monday, September 26th, 2016

While many parts of the country are cooling down and people are getting ready to turn on their heaters for the first time this fall, we’re still sweltering over here in Round Rock. What’s worse is our relative humidity makes it feel much hotter, sometimes climbing up to 30% higher than what’s considered “comfortable” by most homeowner’s standards.

High humidity can cause health problems and damage property, making a dehumidifier more than a convenience—it’s a necessity for Texas homeowners. Keep reading to learn more about what the right dehumidifier can do for you.

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Maintain Your Home’s Humidity Level with a Dehumidifier

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Do you know what the relative humidity levels in your home are right now? If they are above 50%, then they are too high. This means that there is excessive moisture in your home, which can lead to mold development in addition to other problems within your home.

Excess moisture is inconvenient and messy for homes, and it can have a significant negative effect on your health and the health of your family. Maintaining your home’s humidity level so that it stays below 50%—but no lower than 30%—takes nothing more than a humidity control appliance. This summer, consider investing in a dehumidifier. We have listed some benefits of doing so below.

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Cleaning Your Air: The Power of a UV Air Purifier

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Each type of air filtration system has its own method of removing pollutants and contaminants from the air in your home. Improving your indoor air quality should be a priority, as it contributes to your health and the health of your family. Air filters can only do so much. In fact, the air filter that came standard with your HVAC system is not even designed to protect your indoor air quality. Its purpose is to protect the inside components of your HVAC system. One product that is extremely efficient in purifying your air is the UV air purifier.

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Breathe More Easily by Installing an Air Purifier This Spring

Monday, March 21st, 2016

A huge number of Americans suffer from allergies, and spring is the most common time of year to experience them. If you’re an allergy sufferer, spring is less of a celebration of the end of winter and more of a constant misery involving sneezing fits and runny eyes. Don’t worry, though! There is a way to improve your comfort levels in your home this spring. Read on to find out more about the different air purifiers that can help improve your indoor air quality.

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Get Your Ducts Cleaned This Winter

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Every time you take a breath, you are exposing yourself to millions upon millions of microscopic airborne contaminants. This group of contaminants contains all sorts of nasty things, like dust, pollen, dander, mold spores, and germs. Normally, you don’t notice these contaminants because they’re so widely spread that your body can easily defend itself against them. Under certain circumstances, however, the contaminants can become much more concentrated. Exposure to larger doses of these contaminants can cause plenty of health problems, which is why you want to avoid them. Read on to find out how you can protect against the negative effects of airborne contaminants with duct cleaning.

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Should I Install a Dehumidifier in My Home?

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Air temperature isn’t the only thing you need to worry about when it comes to keeping your indoor climate comfortable. Humidity is also a major factor, not only in your comfort but in your health and quality of life. If your home’s air is chronically humid, you might want to consider installing a dehumidifier to address it. Read on for some of the problems high humidity can cause, and how a dehumidifier can fix it.

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Why Installing a Humidifier Is a Good Idea

Monday, September 7th, 2015

Texas has a well-earned reputation of being an uncomfortably hot place during the summer. Since we live in a desert, the fact that it’s hot and dry shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. What might be surprising, however, is the effect that the environment can have on you and your home. In order to cope with the oppressive heat, most homeowners run their air conditioners non-stop all summer long. This takes care of the heat, but one of the side-effects of heavy air conditioner use is that it removes most of the humidity from the air in your home. Let’s take a look at what that lack of humidity can do, and why installing a humidifier is a good idea.

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Will My Air Conditioner Dehumidify My Home Properly?

Monday, July 13th, 2015

Texas has always been a hot place during the summer, but in many areas humidity is beginning to become a problem as well. With this new issue beginning to affect comfort levels as the days start to heat up, many people are relying on their air conditioners to battle the increased moisture. Unfortunately, this isn’t going to be enough to appreciably lower humidity levels in many homes. Let’s take a look at why you need a dedicated humidifier in your home this summer.

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Why Duct Cleaning Is Important for Indoor Air Quality

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Many homeowners know that indoor air quality is important. If you leave your windows closed all the time, for example, the air in your home is much more likely to become stale and musty. What a lot of homeowners don’t know, however, is how much their indoor air quality is affected by the state of their ducts. The ducts in your home play a big part in determining your overall indoor air quality. Read on to find out more about how your ducts alter your air quality, and what to do about it.

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