April 26, 2012
With spring in full bloom and the temperatures rising, the temptation to turn on the air conditioner may be great — but you should wait. If your system has not been used in months, it’s a good idea to schedule a maintenance call to ensure the system is ready to go to work. A qualified …
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April 17, 2012
One drawback to living in central Florida is that it can be an allergy sufferer’s worst nightmare. With the nearly-year around blooming of different varieties of flowers, grasses, ornamental shrubs, flowering trees and everything that grows, minimizing allergy symptoms is a real necessity. Add in other allergens like dust, mildew and pet dander, then electronic air cleaning becomes a priority.
March 29, 2012
Uneven heating and cooling in a home can be very frustrating. With central Florida’s high humidity, maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout your home is difficult enough already. A small fluctuation in temperature from room to room is a big deal.
March 27, 2012
Dirty ducts can be a source of unhealthy pollutants, including mold spores, germs, pollen, dust and insect infestations. Duct cleaning is essential to improving your home’s air, as a buildup of these contaminants can cause respiratory problems, allergies and asthma.
March 8, 2012
A well-ventilated home provides a clean, comfortable living environment in all seasons. Here are some of the ways that your ventilation system keeps your home healthy and, by extension, keeps you and your family healthy as well:
February 23, 2012
Experts agree that the average duct system is subject to significant losses. In fact, Energy Star estimates that most homes will lose an average of 20 percent of the conditioned air that A/C and furnace systems generate. Over the span of a year, those monthly energy losses can add up to a lot of money …
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February 16, 2012
Airborne dust in the home is something that we’ll never be completely rid of, but there are techniques to minimize exposure. To help keep your home dust-free and your family breathing easier, follow these six tips:
January 31, 2012
Several factors can significantly impact indoor air quality, so it’s important to develop a whole-house solution to indoor-air quality problems, and this strategy should include evaluating the impact that garage pollutants have on your home.
January 24, 2012
UV lights can be a helpful addition to your arsenal against colds and the flu. As more and more homes are sealed tightly — which is good news for energy savings — the germs that do get inside your home have nowhere to exit. Add to this problem the fact that homes are now manufactured …
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December 15, 2011
Indoor air quality is sometimes more polluted than the outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends three strategies be put into place in your home to improve your indoor air quality and prevent symptoms associated with allergies, asthma and respiratory illness from occurring.
