Your home can benefit from attic insulation whatever the season. These attic insulation benefits show you how insulating your attic can make a big difference in the comfort of your home. 1. Saves on Your Energy Bill Insulating your attic lowers the cost of cooling and heating your house. This is because heat travels. It…
Did you know that the average house accumulates forty pounds of dust per year? While that number may shock you, what’s lurking in your ducts may be even more shocking. Here are five facts about air duct cleaning and why you should get your air ducts cleaned. As homes are built tighter than they used…
Most people know that a clogged filter puts strain on your HVAC system, which can lead to a breakdown and other system issues. But did you know that most filters only catch about 10% of airborne pollutants? Over time air ducts in your house will become the resting place for all kinds of debris. Dust…
1.) Dust, Hair or Debris are Trapped Inside Supply Vents. If you can clearly see any of these particles on or inside of your supply vents, there is most definitely an issue and they need to be cleaned ASAP. Once these unwanted particles are present, you can be sure that you have dirty air being…
If your home’s air conditioner is not performing as well as it should for this upcoming Spring and Summer seasons, it could be due to dirty ductwork and a clogged unit. Dirty ducts account for almost 40% of poor airflow in the average home and if you haven’t had your system cleaned in a while,…
While many environmental factors can make asthma sufferers worse, having air ducts that are dirty can also be the cause to many upper respiratory illnesses. Dirty air ducts typically encompass dirty filters, clogged or poor ventilation and much time in between cleanings. If you are experiencing or noticing heightened asthma symptoms, and you know you…
Helps to Remove Odors If you have pets living in your home, you may sometimes walk inside and immediately smell their presence. Despite using air purifiers, deep cleaning, steaming your carpets, wiping off furniture, etc., you may find yourself unable to really remove that lingering pet scent. The reason for this may be because the…
There are many simple ways to help make your home a healthier place for you and your family. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends these healthy home practices to get started. Keep it dry. Prevent rainwater from entering your home through leaks in roofing systems and poor drainage. Also, check your interior…
Many contaminants keep the air in your home from staying pure and safe and often times these contaminants make your home’s air unhealthy and a hazard to breathe in. This dirty air can trigger your allergies, as well as asthma and other upper respiratory issues. Making sure to have your HVAC cleaned, will make a…
Here in Central Florida, summer-like temperatures typically start pretty early on in the year. And as we all know, even in the dead of winter we can have our A/C’s on and running. Making sure you stay comfortable in your home by constantly having the A/C on can be costly and irritating, and if you…