Category Archives: Service & Maintenance

Allergy Sufferers Rejoice — HVAC Maintenance Can Alleviate Your Symptoms

For those suffering from allergies and asthma, poor indoor air will increase the amount of allergy flare-ups. Dander, dust, spores and other pollutants can be up to five times higher

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Looking At HVAC Upgrades On The Net? Why You Should Speak To A Local Contractor

The internet may seem like a logical place to start learning about HVAC equipment, especially if you’re planning on upgrading before the heat of summer strikes. While the Internet is

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How To Stop Mold Before It Permeates Your Home

When mold and mildew grow indoors, they can cause a wide variety of health problems. Allergies, asthma, respiratory illnesses, skin irritation and eye irritation are all possible symptoms of exposure.

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Five Maintenance Steps That Will Keep Your Ducts Contaminant-Free

Duct maintenance can have a large impact on the air quality inside your home. Dirty ducts will push dirt and other contaminants into the rooms of your home. This makes

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If Troubleshooting Furnace Problems Doesn’t Work, Call A Professional

If you run into a problem with your furnace this winter, you don’t necessarily need to make a call to your HVAC contractor. There are a few things you can try

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Setting Your Whole-House Humidifier For Comfort, Health And Energy Savings

When most people think about setting their HVAC system to create a comfortable home, their minds go automatically to setting the thermostat. Naturally, this setting does play a major role

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Overlooked Preventive Furnace Maintenance? Schedule Yours Today

Preventive furnace maintenance is the only way to make sure you are truly prepared for the upcoming winter. It helps keep your heating costs low and reduces the chances of

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Improve Furnace Efficiency Through Routine Filter Changes

Replacing your furnace filters will help you improve furnace efficiency throughout the winter. It is a very simple task that is equally easy to neglect, but it allows your furnace

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Drawing Up A Comprehensive Energy-Savings Plan

Purchasing an energy-efficient air conditioner or picking up some energy-efficient light bulbs will definitely help lower your energy bills. However, you are not saving as much energy as you could

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What The Comfort Institute Seal Means When You Hire Ben Maines

The Comfort Institute’s extensive research has shown that many high-efficiency heating and cooling systems don’t deliver the levels of energy savings that they should. There are several reasons for this,

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