WHY HUMIDIFY YOUR HOME?
• January 18, 2016
WHY HUMIDIFY YOUR HOME?
The obvious reasons set aside, I.E. dry skin, static electricity, or dry nasal passages; your home needs to stay properly hydrated in order to maintain the comfort of those living in it. Air that is too dry can act like a giant sponge, soaking up moisture from everyone and everything in your home, including woodwork, wood floors, and furnishings.
Whole-house humidifiers run while your HVAC system is running, constantly cycling water and air. While portable humidifiers have water tanks that often need to be filled, whole-house humidifiers automatically fills itself. Say good-bye to the dryness in your home, plus humidified air feels warmer!
Summer time is approaching…. Summer heat is going to be here soon…so before you start tinkering with your cooling system it’s important to understand that your air conditioner is a tough piece of equipment.
R-22 Refrigerant? Don’t delay! In 1990, United States Congress passed the “Clean Air Act” which became effective on July 1, 1992. This Act prohibits individuals from knowingly venting ozone-depleting compounds used as refrigerants into the atmosphere. Freon is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) that will damage the Earths protective ozone layer if released. If your unit is leaking refrigerant it is also leaking oil, (the lubricating oil is in the refrigerant). The laws governing CFC’s now do not allow your HVAC specialist to add this refrigerant to a lea...
Scheduling a clean & check on your air conditioning unit can help catch possible break downs before they happen. An EPA certified and trained technician cleans the condensing unit coils by hosing them off and using a special cleaner on them. Next, he will check the amp draw of the compressor.
Generator maintenance is a vital part of owning one. Even if your system has not been used at all for a year, it is going to need servicing. Without regular maintenance, a generator will at the very least not function properly at the time it is needed most. Parts on the inside get dusty and fluids may need to be replaced.
We give them love, the best pest protection, and spend lots of money on toys, treats, and their special needs; not to mention their food! In return, we receive unconditional love, protection, and (some believe) healing. That said; we need to briefly glimpse into their world, see through their eyes.
Are you ready for spring storms? Most severe storms don’t last more than 30 minutes. It’s the power outages that can cost, especially if you have a sump pump, or medical equipment. What if you are one of the few caught in your garage because the garage door won’t open up? Owning a Generac generator can put a smile on your face during these power outages.
A short note on common heating mistakes. There are several misconceptions that are practiced during the heating season. A few are mentioned below. To set your home’s temperature lower when you are gone or asleep then later ramping up the heat above your comfort level won’t save you money.
Tasteless, odorless, and colorless; the reason Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer. It sneaks into your home without warning…leaving tragedy in its wake.