WiFi-operated HVAC thermostats are relatively new innovations. It may seem obvious that they can connect homeowners to their heating and cooling equipment from remote locations, but they offer many other advantages. Our weather here in the Dayton/Springfield area is typical of the Midwest, with severe, swift, unforeseen changes not uncommon. Thus, one benefit that could be […]
Air Filters
Whole-House Air Cleaners and Filtration: 4 Types to Consider
In a survey by Mother Nature Network, Dayton was named as number eight in their 12 worst American cities for allergy sufferers. It is, therefore, clearly important to do everything we can to improve our indoor air quality. While other options exist, when it comes to whole-house air cleaners and filtration, there are four main types […]
Boosting Your Indoor-Air Quality: a Comprehensive Dust-Busting Strategy
Are dust and allergies making it hard to enjoy yourself inside your home? A few changes to your habits can lead to much better indoor-air quality.
Air Filters Trap Particles: What That Means in Your Greater Dayton Home
Air filters are a necessary component of your HVAC system, and changing them is a fairly simple task. However, what many homeowners find confusing is choosing the best ones to suit their needs, given the vast selection of products available today. Are pleated filters better than flat ones? And what do the efficiency ratings on […]
You Change Your Filters Regularly, But Do You Understand the MERV Rating?
Homeowners who faithfully change their air filters regularly, but don’t use the right filters when replacing them, may discover less than desirable results. Use a filter with a MERV rating that’s too low, and even with regular filter changes, indoor air quality won’t improve. Use a filter that’s rated too high in efficiency than your […]
How Much Focus Should I Put On Maintenance For My System’s Air Handler?
Your air handler plays an important role in the efficiency of your HVAC system. Not only is it instrumental in the proper circulation of conditioned air, it contributes significantly to the maintenance of indoor air quality. Thus, neglecting your air handler can result in compromised energy efficiency, household comfort and air quality.
If You Know What MERV Ratings Mean You Can Use Air Filters To Your Advantage
Clean air filters keep your home comfort system running at peak efficiency. Regularly cleaned/replaced filters also make your entire home comfort system last longer. And of course, clean air filters keep your air clean, while dirty, clogged ones aren’t up to the job.
Air Filters Make A Difference: Which One Do You Need?
It may seem counterintuitive, but indoor air is often more polluted than the air outside. That’s one reason it is important to use quality air filters and change them regularly. Air filters also help protect your heating and air conditioning equipment by preventing particles and other contaminants from entering the system. Dirty filters can cause […]
The Key To Efficiency And Reliability Is Preventive Maintenance
Experts report that heating and cooling equipment eat up the most energy in the average American home. Due to weather conditions in the Dayton area, the typical homeowner regularly uses furnace and air conditioning to ensure comfort all year long. Experts also agree that homeowners can save up to 50% of energy use through preventive […]