Are you concerned about illness and allergies through the cold season? The cold doesn’t make our home’s air quality any worse, but our immunities will be lowered due to the cold. If your home is not already equipped to combat poor indoor air quality, then here are some steps you can take to change that:
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Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality This Season
Monday, November 5th, 2018Ground-Source vs Air-Source Heat Pumps
Monday, October 22nd, 2018
Heat pumps are renowned for their functionality and efficiency. They can be used as both heaters and air conditioners, and they do so more efficiently than both central air conditioners and furnaces.
However, even in the heat pump category, there’s debate about which type of heat pump is best: air-source, or ground-source. Both have their pros and cons. In this post, we’ll go over the benefits and drawbacks of both types of heat pumps.
Common Furnace Problems That Will Ruin Your Comfort
Monday, October 8th, 2018
As temperatures continue dropping in Indiana, many homeowners may wonder if their furnace will last them for the whole season. After all, it’s been nearly half a year since they started using their heaters consistently again, so we understand the concern.
We don’t recommend gambling on it, though! A quick maintenance check can easily uncover some hidden issues, many of which aren’t listed in this article. As for some of the more obvious signs that you can look into right now, you can look for:
Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
Monday, September 24th, 2018
You’ve had your air conditioner for years now, and it has been running pretty well for the most part. You probably had to call for some repairs, and maybe you did some maintenance… But lately, it just doesn’t seem to be pulling its own weight anymore. Is it time to replace it?
How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Hold Up?
Monday, September 10th, 2018
When it comes to heating and air conditioning options, geothermal heat pumps are possibly the best option out there. If that’s true, then why aren’t they household names? That’s most likely because they’re expensive upfront and can only be installed with enough property to work with. Other than that, geothermal heat pumps truly boast some great qualities, such as:
The Proper Way to Size an Air Conditioner
Monday, August 27th, 2018
Before the 1980s, the general philosophy about air conditioning was pretty simple: Bigger is better.
At the time, it made sense. The air conditioner that cools your home down the fastest is the winner. Nowadays, we understand that this is an expensive way to operate an air conditioner (and it was none other than the homeowner who had to foot the bill).
Air conditioners in the present day are all about efficiency—cooling down the home at the most reasonable rate while using the least amount of energy. However, this is only possible when the air conditioner is sized properly.
Alleviate Your Allergies with These Air Quality Services
Monday, August 13th, 2018
For allergy and asthma sufferers, it can feel like there’s little hope for them. Aside from what the doctor can provide, most of them have accepted that it’s just a condition they’ll have to live with. It means the potential of suffering whenever they go outside.
While we can’t change the outdoor environment for you, it doesn’t mean we can’t try to improve things for you in the home, where you’re supposed to be most comfortable. Below are just a few indoor air quality products and services that have been shown to help relieve allergies and asthma.
3 Commercial AC Issues That Spell Disaster
Monday, July 30th, 2018
An air conditioner breaking down in the home is one thing, but it’s an entirely different matter in a commercial setting. Productivity is on the line—you simply can’t afford to leave your customers or employees in the heat!
Pick up the phone to call for repairs right away if you experience one of the following.
Air Conditioning Services Can Include Upgrades
Monday, July 16th, 2018
When we say “air conditioning services,” we don’t just mean installation and repair. Various products can be installed in your AC to give it an upgrade.
In this post, we’ll be going over a few specific AC upgrades that will help you go the extra step in controlling your comfort.
3 Things to Look for in a Commercial HVAC Company
Monday, July 2nd, 2018
Imagine if you treated your business like your home. You’d leave dirty clothes on the floor, you’d turn the music up loud, and if you really felt like it, you could even walk around in your underwear.
Okay… It’s safe to say there’s a reason why we don’t treat our businesses like our homes.
So why would you expect an HVAC company to do the same? There are fundamental differences in the way that a commercial HVAC contractor approaches your business that a residential-only HVAC contractor just wouldn’t understand.
In this brief post, we’ll explain three qualities that you should look for when considering commercial AC services in Fort Wayne.