What Are Indoor Air Quality Monitors?

March 19, 2021

Most Louisville, KY, homeowners would be shocked to learn that the air in their homes is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. Indoor air pollution consists of many types of pollutants, and they all lead to serious respiratory problems. An indoor air quality monitor allows you to keep track of the quality of your home’s air and take action when needed. How an Air Quality Monitor Works Indoor air quality monitors are small devices. A fan inside the unit draws in air. A laser shines over the air sample in a chamber. This laser detects vapors,...

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What Size Furnace Do I Need?

February 16, 2021

You should purchase the right furnace size if you need a new model or want to install a different unit in your Louisville home. The right furnace size goes beyond choosing a small, medium, or large appliance. You need the right-sized furnace to efficiently heat your house and manage your energy costs. If you don’t get the right furnace size, you may have difficulty escaping the winter’s cold or soaring energy bills. Other consequences of the wrong furnace size may include an uncomfortable home, frequent repairs, energy inefficiency, and a shorter equipment lifespan. Here are steps to help you choose...

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Are Dehumidifiers Good for Air Purification?

January 10, 2021

Many factors play a role in the comfort of your Louisville home. While the temperature of the air plays a role, there are other components required to truly make your home comfortable. Two of these components are the humidity and purity of your home’s indoor air. Fortunately, the pros at can help you with both of these comfort factors. To understand how you can take care of both of these components with one machine, keep reading to learn more about dehumidifiers. What Is a Dehumidifier? A dehumidifier is a device that is designed to remove excess moisture from the air...

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How to Minimize Wear and Tear on Your HVAC System

December 17, 2020

Your home’s HVAC system is a major and costly investment. You should do what you can to minimize wear and tear on it so that it lasts as long as possible and you have fewer repair bills. Follow these tips to keep your system in great shape: Change Your Filters The easiest way to minimize wear and tear is to regularly replace the air filters. This will help your system have good airflow and reduce how hard your HVAC system has to work. Improve Insulation Good insulation will keep conditioned air inside your home. This also reduces how hard your...

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The Importance of HVAC Safety Checks

November 18, 2020

Periodic HVAC safety checks are incredibly important for maintaining a safe and healthy home. The truth in this lies in the fact that all HVAC systems utilize a complex system of potentially hazardous processes, chemicals, gases, and more. A malfunctioning system can therefore pose a number of serious threats, including those listed below. Fire Hazards The potential for fire in an unsafe and unchecked system is very real. Aside from the components that are designed to create heat and/or gas combustion, there are many other components in the typical system that can also generate dangerous heat and fire if not...

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How Do I Know It’s Time to Replace My Furnace?

October 20, 2020

You rely on your furnace to keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the winter. As with anything else, there comes a point when it needs to be replaced. How do you know when that point has been reached or even passed? Let’s discuss some signs that it’s time to shop for a new furnace. It’s Over 15 Years Old Furnaces live on average between 15 and 20 years. Once a furnace is older than 15 years, it typically begins to have costly breakdowns. This can be taken as a clear indication you’re better off replacing it. When the repair...

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Going Ductless? What You Should Know

September 18, 2020

Mini-split AC units are ductless systems that cool a single room, so they can be ideal for certain households. It could be that you had a room added that your ducted AC won’t be able to reach. It could be that you need a shed or other outbuilding cooled. In that case, consider a mini-split. However, you should first weigh the pros and cons. 1. Cost of Installation Mini-splits can be expensive to install, exceeding $2,000 when multiple units are installed. Though mini-splits can save you money, these savings will only be seen in the long term. So, for example,...

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How to Choose the Most Effective Air Purification System

August 11, 2020

You’ll be doing yourself a huge favor by focusing on indoor air quality. According to the EPA, the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outdoors. To protect your health, use these basic tips for choosing the most suitable air purifier. 1. Think About the Main Problem The systems on the market have different technologies, so their capabilities vary considerably. Are you trying to get rid of cigarette smoke, pet dander, dust, mold spores or pollen? Once you answer this question, you’ll be one step closer to finding the type of unit that you need. Filters...

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The Different Careers in HVAC

July 15, 2020

HVAC is one of the most important industries out there. Everyone from large corporations to homeowners rely on HVAC professionals to repair, install and maintain the systems that controls their comfort. Here are some of the different and most popular careers in HVAC. Residential HVAC Service A career path for those interested in the heating and cooling industry is to work with residential systems. This category consists of HVAC technicians who go from home to home and respond to residential needs. Solar technicians that work on solar panels are in high demand. Air conditioning specialists are needed so homeowners can...

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How To Stay Cool If Your AC Breaks

June 8, 2020

Staying cool becomes imperative when your air conditioner breaks down and you need to wait for a repair or replacement. in Louisville understands the severity of not having a cool home. That’s why we can offer you fast assistance with your AC repair. While you’re waiting, here are a few ways to stay cooler and cope during an uncomfortable time without AC. 1. Use Natural Cooling Once the sun sets, open some windows to let the warm air out and cooler air in. Be sure to close the windows once the sun begins to rise in the morning, so the...

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