How long has it been since you have had the duct work cleaned in your home? Have you ever thought about what could be resting in your duct work just waiting for the furnace or air conditioning unit to kick on and carry it throughout your home? On this blog, you will find out what could be hiding in your duct work, how you can keep your duct work clean and how to determine if it is time for you to hire someone to do a thorough cleaning of the entire air duct system to prevent these airborne contaminants from entering the air that you breathe.
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4 September 2015
Does the pilot to your gas furnace seem to struggle with staying lit for long periods of time? The problem may be an easy repair that is inexpensive, but it can also mean that the furnace is going out and need to be replaced. Find out in this article about the problems a gas furnace pilot can experience, as well as what purchasing a new one is estimated to cost.
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2 September 2015
Every summer it is important to check your air conditioning unit to ensure that is operating at peak levels. Here are a number of maintenance tips that you can do on your own to get the air conditioner ready for the impending summer heat waves.
Check The Batteries In The Thermostat
The thermostat controls the temperature inside the house and sends the signal to the air conditioner to turn on or off once it reaches a specific temperature.
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2 September 2015
Cleaning out the vents to your air conditioner can help keep the system running at maximum efficiency. The vents should be cleaned out once or twice a year to remove the buildup of dirt and grime that can get sucked into your system. Over time, dirt and dust particles get sucked into the vents and can eventually make their way down into the system itself, which can cause the motor to seize if the buildup is not dealt with.
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2 September 2015
Portable fireplaces are fireplaces that are designed to be moved around, for use outside or as space heaters, while still providing the aesthetic of a natural fire. They provide an alternative to traditional central heating units. Portable fireplaces can be broadly grouped into two categories, based on the fuel source that they use: natural gas and electric. Both of these types of portable fireplaces operate in similar manners, but have a number of distinctive features about them.
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