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Improving Air Quality With HVAC Systems

The air quality inside a home is important for the health of the family. Excess dust and other pollutants in the air can have a negative effect on people, especially those who have breathing issues or allergies. Hi, my name is Ted, and before I had my home's HVAC system upgraded, I experienced bad allergies inside my house. A friend told me how some heating and air conditioning units have ventilating properties that work to clean the air inside a home. These units remove all kinds of pollutants in the air, such as smoke, odors, dust, and bacteria, that can cause allergy symptoms. After the HVAC contractor fixed up my system, I could breathe better, and my allergies weren't as bad. I wrote this blog to inform other people about HVAC systems and how they can promote cleaner air inside the home.

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3 Steps For Cleaning Your Central Air Conditioning System

Posted on 14 October 2014

Spring is the time when you should start preparing your home for summer, and one of the things you should do is clean your central air conditioning (AC) system. By cleaning it and performing routine maintenance, your AC will be ready to use when the days start getting hotter. You can clean your AC system yourself by performing the following three steps. Change the Filter Central AC systems always have filters, and these should be changed regularly. [Read More]

What's That Smell? 7 Causes Of Odd Odors From Heating Vents

Posted on 29 September 2014

Is there an odd odor coming from your heating vent? There are many causes of heating vent odors, from burning dust to dead animal carcasses stuck in the air ducts. Energy Star recommends having a contractor perform an annual pre-season check-up to ensure that your heating system is running at peak performance. However, many homeowners fail to undergo these annual inspections which can lead to a buildup of dust and debris in the heating system. [Read More]

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis And Air Conditioning Systems: Advice For Facilities Managers

Posted on 18 September 2014

Employers in the United States have a legal responsibility to provide their employees with safe working conditions, and air quality is an important part of any workplace. It's important to remember that the average person spends ninety percent of his or her time indoors, so clean air at home or in the workplace is vital. Workplace air conditioning systems help control air quality, and poor maintenance can lead to health problems like hypersensitivity pneumonitis. [Read More]