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Colder weather will be here soon enough, so it’s a good time to think about the condition your heater is in. Having a heating system that’s in good shape helps ensure that your Fayette County home will have dependable heat all season long. Keep the following top heater issues in mind as the heating season gets closer. A Clogged or Dirty Air Filter The air filter in your HVAC system should be clean so that it can keep trapping pollutants and […]
Your home’s indoor air quality (or IAQ) refers to the quality of the air found inside your home. Your home’s air quality is reduced by outside pollutants entering your home and being spread around your residence via human contact, pets, and the air moving throughout the home. Things that negatively impact your home’s IAQ include plant pollen, smog, molds, viruses, and various bacterias. With COVID-19 being an ongoing issue, air quality is more important than ever when it comes to […]
Those of us in the HVAC industry are quick to encourage homeowners to change their air filters often and to use a good-quality air filter. Doing so will help preserve the life of your HVAC system and ensure that it works well and needs fewer repairs over time. A clean filter also promotes energy efficiency. However, there are occasions when filter damage can occur, so it’s wise for homeowners to know what kind of filter is best for their system. Avoiding Filter Damage […]
There are so many benefits of a well-running HVAC system. Greater home comfort is an obvious benefit. Good indoor air quality and energy efficiency are two more important perks. To fully enjoy these benefits, your HVAC unit needs to operate in top condition. What follows are signs that your unit isn’t operating at optimal efficiency and could use a little TLC to get your HVAC working well. Noises That Signal Problems Forced-air HVAC systems are comprised of a heating unit, a cooling […]