Go Ductless and Reap the HVAC Benefits
An estimated 20 percent of your HVAC system’s energy is lost through your ductwork. Even completely healthy ducts experience some energy loss. Fortunately, there’s a solution. A ductless system, called a mini-split, can keep your house comfortable while saving you energy. A ductless mini-split has both an indoor and an outdoor unit. But whereas full sized […]
A UV Light System Can Make All The Difference In your Indoor Air
Are you looking for a way to reduce the likelihood of illness and allergy symptoms in your Carlsbad home this season? While no foolproof methodology exists to eradicate bacteria, viruses and mold spores from your home, using a UV light system can decrease the presence of these types of contaminants. If you or your family […]
Do UV Lights Improve Your Indoor Air Quality?
UV (ultraviolet) lights have been used for decades to disinfect food, water, and air in food-processing plants, hospitals, water treatment facilities, schools, commercial buildings, and more. UV technology is also available for residential purposes to enhance indoor air quality in homes. Read on to learn how UV lights can help you breathe easier and healthier […]
Should You Change Your Air Filter Monthly in Winter?
You’ve probably been told that keeping a clean filter in your HVAC system helps avert restricted airflow, but you may not know if you need to change your air filter every month throughout the winter. The Department of Energy’s Energy Star program recommends evaluating the filter monthly and replacing it if there’s any accumulation of debris, or […]
Garage Ventilation Considerations for Summer
As the heat builds in your garage during the summer, there’s no better time to consider garage ventilation to improve its air quality. It’s even more important if your garage is attached to your home, since outdoor air from here often makes its way into your home. Garage air can be among the most contaminated […]
Using Your HVAC to Combat Fall Allergens
Some of us just don’t get a break from allergies. Just as summer allergies to grass pollen abate, fall rolls around and we find ourselves sniffling, coughing, sneezing and wheezing at a new round of pollen, possibly from trees or fall-blooming flowers. While we can’t do much about containing allergens such as pollen while we’re […]
Ventilating Your Home During the Winter Months: A Complete Guide
Maintaining a healthy amount of airflow and good indoor air quality can sometimes be difficult when cold weather hits, because homeowners have a tendency to close their homes off to the outside world to stay warm. To help ensure that this doesn’t present a problem, here’s a quick winter-ventilation guide based on a few helpful tips: Consider […]
The Importance of Coil Cleaning
As summer officially turns into fall we are reminded that we will soon feel the chill of autumn in the air. And, as we begin to shop for sweatshirts and sweaters in lieu of bathing suits and flip flops, we must also prepare our homes for the coming change in temperature. Swapping out summertime décor […]