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With a break from the heat, colorful foliage and activities abound, fall is a great time of year in Peachtree City. Cooler temperatures also mean transitioning your HVAC system from cooling to heating. Use these fall HVAC maintenance tips to get started. Change Your Filter One of the simplest and most important tasks to put on your fall HVAC maintenance list is a filter change. A dirty air filter increases energy bills, reduces airflow across the blower and fails to […]
Peachtree City may not experience the iciest winters, but it’s still important to prepare for the cold weather. With modern furnaces and effective house insulation, it’s generally safe to assume that you will be warm all winter. However, the problem is that the equipment keeping your family toasty also dries out your home’s air. Using a humidifier is an effective way of returning the moisture to the air. Small units are inexpensive to purchase, but they only treat the area […]
Don’t make the mistake of confusing two key indoor air quality concepts – air filtration and air cleaning. While filtering indoor air is a relatively simple process that may involve anything from basic filtering to high-efficiency air filtration, air cleaning or purifying usually employs more sophisticated technology to comprehensively scrub indoor air of allergens, bacteria, and other contaminants. How Does Each One Work? Air filtration. Think of that flat-panel fiberglass filter that fits into a slot near where your home’s […]
The simplest and least expensive thing you can do to promote energy efficiency in your home this winter is to check the furnace filter regularly, and change or clean it when it looks dirty. A clean air filter will also be more likely than a dirty one to protect your heating system from breakdowns and will help boost indoor air quality. How Does the Filter Work? A standard flat-panel air filter fits into a slot, usually located where the ductwork […]