AirTemp HVAC

While your first instinct during this quarantine would be to close your house up like Fort Knox, this could actually lead to more sickness brought on by poor air quality so follow these tips and keep that breeze flowing!

Summer weather can be absolutely sweltering.  It’s also a busy time for HVAC companies because they are trying to fix broken systems quickly so people won’t suffer potential health risks.  If your system goes down, you could be looking at a long wait until it’s finally your turn to get it fixed.  This may not seem like a big deal when the weather is tepid but as soon as 103 degrees and humid kicks in, you might find yourself in dire straits. Most of the time, the issue that caused your system to fail could have been easily prevented.  By taking the time to clean a few key components of your air conditioning system, you could save quite a bit of money that would have gone to expensive repairs.  For more severe issues, always have your  trusted HVAC professional  take a look at the problem.  Have them come out annually to check your systems and ductwork so you can prevent problems from occurring at the worst times – like those scorching hot days....

ON THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME, MAKE SURE THE STOVE VENT IS VENTING AWAY FROM YOUR HVAC UNIT. THE AIR YOU ARE TRYING TO GET RID OF WILL JUST CIRCULATE BACK INTO YOUR HOME. The air quality of your home is extremely important because it can greatly affect the health of you and your family.  While you may open windows from time to time to let in fresh air and drive out possible contaminants, there is one are you may have overlooked.  The fumes that burn off while you are cooking can be harmful or cause irritation if consistently breathed in.  Chemicals in cooking sprays, ingredients and even food itself can alter during the process of heating up.  The smoky fumes need to be properly ventilated away from you in order to maintain a positive, quality air environment in your home. Some folks have vented hoods and others use circulating fans to disperse the fumes.  There’s actually pros and cons to both of these ventilation methods but you should do you...

Consider Changing Out Incandescent Light Bulbs For CFL Or LED Lights.  They Stay Significantly Cooler And Don't Give Off The Same Heat As Incandescent Bulbs.  You Can Also Save On Energy With CFL And LED Bulbs. Incandescent light bulbs have been mostly phased out in America in favor of CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) and LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs.  Not all incandescent lights have been banned and you will most likely still have some in your recessed, ceiling and closet fixtures.  Buy why exactly are these bulbs more useful and better than the bulbs of yesteryear? CFL and LED bulbs are massively more energy efficient than their incandescent counterparts.  In fact, mass adoption of LED bulbs would stop hundreds of millions tons of greenhouse gases from clogging up our atmosphere.  It would also save each nation millions of dollars in energy consumption each year.  These bulbs, especially LED, last longer and do not produce heat bui...

There is a buzz of excitement when Spring finally rolls around.  We shed the layers and bitter cold for fun-in-the-sun and relaxation but sometimes the warmer weather brings its own set of issues.  For over 50 million folks in the U.S., season changes bring along a host of severe allergy symptoms.  These particles in the air can invade your home and make life simply unbearable. While there is no stopping allergens, such as dust mites, dander, pollen and mold, from causing a ruckus on the outside, there are steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms indoors. Air Filters This is the best line of defense against the muck contaminating the air outside.  Filters can trap microscopic particles and create better air quality in your home.  Each filter efficiency is measured in MERVs, with the highest being 20.  Your filter should at least be a MERV 8 to successfully combat nasty particles.  Be sure to change your filter before three months t...