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February 18, 2019

Does Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Save Money?

Heating and cooling costs can be expensive, especially in the depths of winter or summer. People naturally believe that closing vents to unused rooms will save them money on their heating or air conditioning bills. This is actually not so and can lead to costly problems if you decide to close too many vents. Why Closing Vents to Unused Rooms Does Not Save Money Modern HVAC systems – whether they be furnaces, air conditioners, or heat pumps – are all designed to have a certain air pressure that is optimal. Closing air ducts throw off the optimal system air pressure....

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February 9, 2019

How to Save by Adding a Whole-Home Humidifier

A whole-home humidifier works alongside your heating system. Depending on the configuration, it may add moisture prior to, during, or after the air being heated. The heated and moisturized air is then distributed through your home via the ducts and return registers just as with a conventional system. Perhaps one of the best reasons to buy a whole-home humidifier is that it can lower your energy costs. A Humidifier Makes You Feel Warmer offers a wide range of heating services in Harrisburg and throughout the neighboring communities. When winter comes, we often advise our customers that turning up the thermostat...

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January 26, 2019

How to Breathe Easy in the Winter Months

It’s common for a house’s air quality to decrease during the winter months. If you’re like most people, then you like to keep your home sealed tight so that your heating system can work efficiently. Unfortunately, this means that there’s less of an exchange between inside and outside air. Dust, pet dander, and other irritants can get trapped inside. Especially for people who have allergies, this can lead to breathing problems, restless sleep, and other uncomfortable reactions. Easy Air Quality Fixes There are some simple things that you can do as a homeowner to improve your air quality, including: Open...

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October 15, 2018

The Importance of Air Purification

Today, air quality is an important environmental consideration. But did you know that interior air is often more polluted than the air you breathe outside? It may not get the same attention as pollen counts and the air quality index broadcast on the nightly news, but pet dander, pollen, mold and dust spores and even toxic chemicals that circulate through home heating and air conditioning systems can be loaded with pollutants. Various Ways to Purify the Air Air quality is influenced by a number of factors: temperature and humidity, dust, fumes, and environmental pollutants among them. If you suspect your...

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September 30, 2018

3 Energy Efficiency Tips

There are so many things that you can do as a homeowner to improve the energy efficiency of your HVAC system. These range from small changes you can make on your own to bigger, more long-term upgrades and regular maintenance. Below are three of our favorite tips for keeping your energy efficiency in check. 1. Small Improvements Make a Difference Little things add up. Good examples of this include turning off and unplugging those electronics you don’t use all the time and changing your air filters on schedule. 2. Implement a Smart/Programmable Thermostat A bigger step toward energy efficiency comes...

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July 11, 2018

3 Benefits of UV Lights

Since they were founded in the 1800s, the UV lights have been used significantly to get rid of bacteria caused diseases and improve indoor air quality for homes using HVAC systems. It is unfortunate that many homeowners in North Carolina tend to spend quality time in our homes; we often overlook the quality of the air we breathe indoors especially during these hot seasons. There is a prevalent assumption that pollution only happens outdoors from smog that comes from cars, industries or burning substances. The air at home also gets polluted, and the UV lights are specially installed to purify...

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June 13, 2018

Ventilators and Their Purpose

Most of us have installed an HVAC system in our homes. However, only a few homeowners understand how these systems work to maintain the right temperature in a house. Basically, an HVAC system comprises three elements namely the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system hence the name HVAC. In simple terms, ventilation is the process of bringing outdoor air into your house, circulating it, and later on expelling it from your home to bring in another fresh air. The primary purpose of ventilation is to offer acceptable standards of indoor air quality by eliminating all the contaminants from your indoor...

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January 16, 2018

Insulation and Ventilation: Tips for Sealing in Heat and Avoiding Stale Air in Winter

When it comes to finding ways to save money, consider the importance of effective insulation and proper home ventilation. During the winter months, there are many tasks you can improve your indoor air quality and cut costs. Correcting Heat Loss Check around all of your home’s windows and doors for air leaks. If leaks are detected, there are many simple solutions to seal them: Caulking and weatherstripping of various types are available to seal windows and doors. Foam gaskets can be installed behind wall sockets and light switch plates. Foam sealant can be sprayed into large gaps around windows, doors,...

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March 1, 2016

5 Simple Ways to Improve Air Quality At Home

Many people don’t think about indoor air quality, but it has a significant effect on your comfort and health. Improving air quality reduces contaminants, allows you to breathe easier, reduces allergy and asthma symptoms, and keeps your home cleaner. Improving indoor air quality is simple and homeowners can do many of these services themselves or for relatively cheap: Air purifiers and filters – Air purifiers and filters capture contaminants as air passes through the purifier/filter. There are different types of air purifiers and filters, designed to trap different contaminants. In addition to cleaning the air inside your home, duct mounted...

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October 13, 2015

Three Rules To Find Out If You Need Your Duct Clean

We are often asked by customers “Should I get my ducts cleaned?” and unfortunately the answer is not so straight forward. Duct cleaning certainly can be a great benefit, But unlike air conditioning maintenance there is not a manufacturer suggested schedule for duct cleaning. Instead the need for duct cleaning should be left to the judgment of the home owner, and the integrity of the duct cleaning company. Though the EPA (Environmental protection agency) has published guidelines to assist in making a wise choice of when to clean your ducts, Along with NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) Creating a...

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