The temperatures are lowering, meanwhile your heat is coming on?  How is your air quality?  You might not see it, but there could be a major issue in your ducts causing health issues. The air we breathe indoors is often dirtier and more polluted than the visible pollution we inhale outside. Heating ventilation and air…

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HOW TO IDENTIFY ASBESTOS Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century because of its sound absorption, average tensile strength, and its resistance to heat, electrical, and chemical damage. The asbestos fibers were mixed with cement or woven into fabric or mats. However, it has recently gained attention for its…

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CLEAN AIR ISN’T EVERYWHERE! The air we breathe indoors is often dirtier and more polluted than the visible pollution we inhale outside. Heating ventilation and air conditioning systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to negatively impact health. Indoor air-quality can cause such…

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Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning? Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants…

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It looks clean… but is it? The air we breathe indoors is often dirtier and more polluted than the visible pollution we inhale outside. Heating ventilation and air conditioning systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to negatively impact health. Health Benefits of…

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What is an allergic reaction? A hypersensitive response, or allergic reaction, is the result of the interaction among the allergen itself, mast cells and immunoglobulin E (IgE). The result is a prompt release of inflammatory chemicals that can cause swelling of tissues, itching, engorgement of blood vessels, increased secretions and bronchospasm. Where does it occur?…

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What is Duct Cleaning? Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit…

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One of the greatest advances in the past 75 years may be the heating, A/C system. Without a doubt, we live in much greater comfort than any that have come before us. Most of us probably don’t think much about them until something goes wrong. That might not be such a good idea. Even with…

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Many people are surprised to learn that the air inside of their home is usually 2 – 5 times more polluted than that outside their home. And it can be up to 100 times more polluted. That’s according to the EPA. How does the air we breathe become so polluted? A number of factors contribute…

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Does your heater run nearly non-stop during the winter? Are your cooling bills skyrocketing during the summer? If you answered yes to either of these questions there are a number of steps to make your house more energy efficient. Having an energy efficient house can save you thousands upon thousands of dollars, especially with the…

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