The home is supposed to be a place where you can escape the chaos and grime of the world, and people generally assume that it is doing just that. It can be a big surprise to realize that your home can actually create health problems for you. Many times, when a home has bad enough …
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All HVAC systems need to be able to pull air in from the outside. That means there have to be openings in your home’s exterior through which air can flow, and unfortunately, pests can get through those openings and enter your home. Systems that are well-taken-care-of have plenty of safeguards to keep the creepy-crawlies at …
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We all expect some noise out of our HVAC systems. In fact, if you’re feeling too cold or too hot, the sound of the HVAC system starting up can be one of the most comforting sounds of all. However, if the noise changes oddly or starts to interfere with daily activities, you don’t have to …
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Improving energy efficiency isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for your wallet. One of the main areas for improvement is your heating and cooling system. If you have both air conditioning and heating, your system works all year round, which means it constantly eats your income. There are things you can do to …
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When you own a house, there are lots of maintenance items to consider year-round. The roof, the paint, the hot water heater, the dishwasher, the gutters, the yard … the laundry list is long. In our experience in the duct and HVAC business, we’ve discovered that HVAC isn’t always very high on homeowners’ to-do lists unless …
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Some time ago we received a call from a Realtor representing a buyer on a residential real estate closing in Miramar, Florida. The realtor was concerned for his clients because the property used to have Chinese Drywall. Apparently, all the drywall in the unit was removed and replaced but no one actually did anything for …
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Cool weather is on its way, and even though Florida doesn’t get as icy as states up north, we still get chilly, and our humidity can make lower temperatures especially potent. That means thousands of people are turning on their furnaces and boilers, depending on them to inject warmth into their homes. However, with furnaces …
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Some people struggle the instant their indoor air gets a little contaminated. Others won’t notice anything until the problem gets really strong. No matter if you’re sensitive to air quality or not, it’s very important to keep your indoor air clean and clear. In order to maintain your air quality, you have to maintain your HVAC system. …
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