Duct cleaning performed before winter improves the efficiency of your heating appliance. It also provides cleaner indoor air. Cleaner indoor air prevents the four following illnesses, leading to better overall health this chilly time of year. Colds It is well-known that colds are the direct result of spending so much time indoors in winter with dirty air. While you cannot air out your home by opening a few windows with your heater on, you can clear out the heating ducts. [Read More]

If you use an air conditioning system to keep your home cool, you should be scheduling an air conditioning maintenance inspection appointment on a yearly basis. A yearly air conditioning maintenance inspect is important for the overall health of your air conditioning system.  Reason #1: Prevent Major Repairs  When you schedule a yearly tune-up for your air conditioning system, the technician is able to take care of all the little issues as they develop with your air conditioner. [Read More]

In order to keep your house nice and cool, the refrigerant circulating through your air conditioning units must maintain a certain temperature and pressure level. One of the parts responsible for cooling down and depressurizing refrigerant is the expansion valve. Without a properly working expansion valve, your evaporator coil, compressor motor, and condenser coil can fail. Learn how your system's expansion valve works and why it's important to keep it in good condition below. [Read More]

Forced air heating systems provide a cozy, comfortable environment throughout the winter, but (as the name implies!) they rely on proper airflow. Disruptions to the airflow in your home's heating system can lead to a variety of problems, some of which may not immediately seem related to your ductworks or vents. In fact, many common airflow problems are initially misdiagnosed as issues with thermostats or other components within the system. Although you should always rely on trained technicians to fully diagnose problems with your residential heating system, there are some signs you can watch out for to determine if your home has an airflow problem. [Read More]