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Properly maintaining your air conditioning system is essential for extending its life, lowering your energy costs, and helping to prevent common air conditioning problems later in the long Georgia cooling season. In conjunction with your annual preventive tune-up, consider having your air conditioner coils cleaned to improve the transfer of heat from your home to the outdoors and maintain optimum comfort in your home. Two coils Your air conditioner has two sets of coils that work together to remove heat […]
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs as they are often called, are gases that are released by common materials found in your home. Exposure to VOCs can result in short-term problems including headache, dizziness, sore throat, itchy eyes and nausea. Long-term exposure has been linked to increased risk of certain types of cancer, liver damage, kidney damage and damage to the central nervous system. There are VOCs in your home right now. Learning how to bring the concentrations down can help […]
Unless your home is new, or you have recently had your ducts redesigned, ductwork issues may be compromising your HVAC system’s efficiency. One of the most common duct issues is caused by various obstructions. Any obstruction can reduce airflow through the ducts, which forces your HVAC system to work harder in order to maintain your indoor comfort. Here are some of the common obstructions a pro will look for when evaluating ductwork issues: Air filter issues. Dirty or clogged air […]
If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies, there are a number of ways you can make your Peachtree City area home a haven from the 17 varieties of pollen that can trigger severe allergy attacks and make your life miserable. This two-pronged approach will improve your indoor air quality to help alleviate allergy symptoms and help you breathe easier this fall. Source Control Your best defense against pollen and other allergens is to prevent […]