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Heating System Maintenance – What you need to know
Heating Tune-Up Atlanta Just like with your car, proper maintenance is the key to getting the most for your money. If your equipment is new, keep in mind that warranties only cover certain functional parts for a specified length of time. Failure to maintain your system may void the warranty. Good airflow is the key…
Read MoreWater Heater Maintenance Advice
Atlanta Water Heaters Water heaters need regular maintenance too just like your home’s HVAC equipment. The fall season is a good time to perform safety checks, regular draining and flushing of your home’s water heater. By performing regular maintenance, you will reduce energy consumption and add years to your water heater’s life. Tips to reduce…
Read MoreAdvice to get ready for the flu season
Atlanta Flu Season 2013 According to the CDC, flu seasons are very unpredictable. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October. New flu virus strains appear each year. What can you do to help your family stay health during this flu season? Here are some health tips to get you and your family…
Read MoreFall Maintenance Advice
Atlanta Fall Home Maintenance 2013 Fall season is a good time to get maintenance items accomplished at your home. The weather is cool and crisp in Atlanta. This climate makes it easy to work on needed home improvements. What do you need to focus on this fall season? Here’s a simple list for you to…
Read MoreAtlanta Charity Support
Empire’s Charity Support During the weekend of Labor Day 2013, Empire Heating and Air Conditioning sponsored the Kicking Childhood Cancer 5k / 1K Family Festival. The proceeds of this race benefited families fighting childhood cancer. Childhood Cancer September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The objective of this awareness is to help raise funds for…
Read MoreRagweed Allergy Relief Tips
Ragweed Allergy Atlanta Atlanta’s allergy forecast is in the medium-high range for this week. The main allergy producer is ragweed. Pollen from ragweed causes sneezing, runny or stuff nose, and itchy throat. Ragweed Allergy Treatments There are many treatments available for ragweed allergies. 1. Over the counter medicines. You can take the following to help…
Read MoreIndoor Dust Solutions
Atlanta Area: Fixing Indoor Dust Indoor dust buildup can be aggravating but the good news is that this problem can be solved. Here’s our advice on how to help control dust in your home. Simple Dust Solutions Do the simple things to prevent dust in your home. Keep your windows closed. Vacuum regularly. Dust everything…
Read MoreHow Duct Leakage Affects Indoor Air Quality
Duct Leakage Problems for Atlanta Residents HVAC duct leakage in Atlanta is the subtle air conditioning and heating problem that does secret damage with not-so-secret effects. Seven of ten homes have severe duct leakage. That is right, 70% of buildings are wasting energy (generally about 17% each) and are supplying their occupants with less than…
Read MoreBenefits of HVAC Tune-ups
HVAC Tune-ups Atlanta Your HVAC system (heating, ventilation and air conditioning system) needs regular HVAC tune-ups and check-ups. Because they are essential to ensure that your unit operates efficiently and effectively (particularly in the fall). One aspect saves money on energy/utility bills; the other provides comfort and healthy air. No one wants a system failure…
Read MoreWhat do MERV Ratings mean on Filters?
Indoor Air Filters MERV Ratings – Atlanta MERV Rating means “minimum efficiency reporting value, ” which identifies the filtering abilities of various indoor filters for home HVAC systems and other filtering units. These MERV ratings vary from 1 to 16, by number. The measurements are in microns. What types of particles are measured? MERV Ratings…
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