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Air Filtration in Metro Atlanta
Empire HVAC’s Air Filtration Sale Today the “thermal envelopes” of homes and buildings are required to be tighter and a higher R rated insulation is required. This is a great solution for reducing energy costs but it can also mean dirty indoor air. The better sealing of a home means less opportunity for air contaminants…
READ FULL ARTICLEDuct Sealing
Duct Sealing in Atlanta If your heating and air conditioning ductwork runs through your attic, basement or crawlspace – it is very important to have your ducts sealed. The two main reasons for sealing your ducts are to prevent air loss and to prevent contaminated air entrainment. The first reason to seal your ducts is…
READ FULL ARTICLEDuct Sanitizing for a healthier home
Reducing the Odor Coming From You Air Ducts Do you ever notice that strange odor you smell when you first walk into someone else’s home? Did you ever wonder what your home smells like when other people enter your house? You may even notice the smell in your own house when you first walk in…
READ FULL ARTICLEBenefits of High Efficiency Filters
Is a high efficiency filter really worth it? The filter in your home’s comfort system performs many functions. The filter was initially added to a heating and cooling system to stop a portion of the dust and dander from accumulating on the parts of the system to avoid system failure. The very first comfort…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow Insulation Can Affect Energy Savings
Insulation Energy Savings Insulation plays a very important role in keeping the indoor temperature at a comfortable level while also reducing energy costs. During the summer, your air conditioner removes heat from the inside on the structure and moves it outside. As a result, the indoor temperature is lower than the outside temperature. Through the…
READ FULL ARTICLEHeating Systems Explained
Heating 101 It always seems that the coldest night of the year also is the night your furnace will decide to quit working. Today’s furnaces are much more efficient than your parent’s or grandparent’s home heating systems. In order to obtain higher efficiencies, furnaces have become much more complex. This complexity means that there…
READ FULL ARTICLE2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner
Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award – 8 consecutive years! Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Empire Heating and Air Conditioning has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated…
READ FULL ARTICLEUpgrades for your Home’s Heating System
When it comes time to replace your home’s heating system there are a multitude of upgrades that are available. Which upgrades should you choose? It mostly depends on your home’s heating needs and your desired comforts. A few of these upgrades will provide the most benefit as they relate to energy savings and comfort. The…
READ FULL ARTICLEImportance of Smoke Detectors During Winter
Helpful Tips on Smoke Detectors While smoke detectors are good idea no matter the season, the wintertime is especially important to make sure you have working smoke detectors in your home. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) recently launched its “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” campaign. Information about the campaign can be found online…
READ FULL ARTICLECommon Furnace Issues
Furnace Maintenance and Repair Information As your home’s furnace or heat pump works 24 hours a day and seven days a week, it is common for some issues to occur. These heating units are made up of motors, relays, switches and circuitry. As they cycle on and off, some things will fail. In this article,…
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