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We have compiled a list of relevant and timely articles that focus on the Air Conditioning, Heating, Air Quality and Plumbing Industry. We put these articles on our website in hopes that they would be helpful to other homeowners. Our library of articles is growing, so check back regularly to see "what's new" in the business. These articles are collected from press releases, industry affiliations and local news outlets.
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Experts are saying that the spring of 2012 could be the worst season we’ve ever seen for allergies. "The seasons are getting longer—they're starting earlier and pollens are getting released earlier," says Dr. Stanley Fineman, president-elect of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and an allergist at the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic. 1
Simple changes in your home can have an amazing impact on the look and value without putting a serious dent in your wallet. Updating the most important rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and doing so on a budget, is the most effective way to add value to your home. According to 2008 National Statistics, bathroom and kitchen remodels recoup around 84-85% of the cost invested in upgrades.
This year create your own pot of gold under the rainbow by making a commitment to saving money by saving energy. Making simple, everyday changes saves energy and money, while protecting the environment.
Homes today are built for efficiency, keeping the warm air in during the cold season and the cool air in during the summer months. This is great for your heating and air conditioning system; however, it doesn’t bring fresh air into your home or remove of stale air.
Dry, winter air can wreak havoc on your overall health and comfort; from dry skin, to allergies, to colds and flu. By adding a whole-house humidifier to your heating and cooling system you can regulate the amount of moisture in the air throughout your home, making a better, healthier and more comfortable environment for your entire family.
Statistics show that every year 40-45% of adults will make one or more resolutions for the New Year. While a lot of people who make New Year’s resolutions do break them, research shows that making resolutions is useful. People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't do so. Be one of the ones who attain their goals in 2012.
During the holidays you want to be able to guarantee plenty of water, especially hot water, to go around. Extra loads of laundry and dishes, as well as extra showers and baths for guests, all create added demand on your water heater. Thankfully, there are simple ways to help lighten your water heater’s load, with the added bonus of saving energy and money.
This month we are reminded of the serious fire hazards present in our own homes and how to keep both homes and families safe. Below are several systems in your home that can be fire and safety hazards, but with regular maintenance will operate safely.
As temperatures cool off outside, mostof us find ourselves spending more time indoors. Looming cooler temps also prompt us to tightly seal any cracks in our homes, preventing cold drafts from entering.
Plumbing is the system in our homes consisting of “pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.” Sounds straightforward enough, however, you might be surprised by how much you don’t know about your plumbing.
