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One of the more important pieces of advice an HVAC technician can give a homeowner pertains to air vents. For years, closing off an air vent to a room that no one used was considered a great way to cut down on utilities. But that practice has been proven to be...
Another winter in Chattanooga means homes closed tight and central air systems running constantly. With colder temperatures keeping people inside and guests coming by for the holidays, it can sometime be difficult maintaining a healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). One of...
The short answer is, yes. The long answer requires us to take a look at your vents first. The jury is still out on exactly how often or under what circumstances to have your ventilation system cleaned but, if you’re having trouble breathing, then a deep-clean is...
From mid-August until mid-September we get to enjoy the veritable bounty of allergens and sneezing fits known as Ragweed Season. Even with the approaching colder months, these plants are scattering pollens into the air across the nation. Even areas without ragweed...
Switch to a Programmable Thermostat Smart technology has quickly become a staple of modern society. Odds are, you own some kind of smart technology, whether it be a smartphone, smart television, smart refrigerator, smart security system, smart watch, or smart...
Every home has its own scent, whether you can smell it or not. Recall the last few times you’ve visited a distant relative. It’s likely that their home has a specific scent you’re familiar with. That’s true for every house and, the longer we spend in a building,...
Summer comes with ice cream, school vacation, and trips to the pool, but it also brings a severe heat that we beat back with our home air conditioners every day. Even when it’s raining and slightly cooler, our air conditioners help fight the humidity that can build...
It’s incredibly annoying, you’re driving down the highway and your car starts to squeal like something terrible is happening under the hood. But for some reason, it only happens when your air conditioner is actually turned on. With climate controls off or only the...
You’ve probably tried it yourself, closing a vent and shutting off a room to help decrease the amount of energy it takes for climate control in your home. Whether you’re in an apartment or a house, most people do this in an attempt to cut costs because why would you...
We’re all looking for ways to save money throughout the year. Many people use ceiling fans during summer to help cool down a room. But did you know that a ceiling fan can help you cut costs year-round? Did you also know that ceiling fans don’t actually cool off...
Don't Freeze This Winter: Is Your Furnace Trying to Tell You Something? Your furnace may take a...
Keep Your Home Toasty: Furnace Repair Tips and What You Need to Know When it comes to keeping your...
Is Your Furnace Misbehaving? Here's When to Call for Repair When winter hits, your furnace becomes...