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How 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…
Read MoreDehumidifiers Help Prevent Mold and Mildew
Whole Home Dehumidifiers Atlanta is both a warm and humid state, whole home dehumidifiers (central home dehumidifiers) are certainly needed in most Atlanta area homes and businesses. It is a matter of feeling more comfortable and fresh, but it is also a question of health and home/building values. Dehumidifiers matter. How? Please read on. Most…
Read MoreUnderstanding Air Conditioning Capacitors
Capacitors Atlanta Capacitors – with respect to your air conditioning system, what are they? What is important about capacitors in your air conditioning or HVAC system in Atlanta? Read on for complete explanation. Capacitors Control Voltage Capacitors are electrical devices that keep or store electrical charges for your HVAC system. They are used in heat…
Read MoreSinus and Allergy Relief Advice
Indoor Air Quality Solutions – Decatur and Metro Atlanta Summer is here, this means that dealing with sinus and allergy problems from indoor air is possibly a big problem for you, your loved ones, and associates. What can you do to improve your indoor air quality in Decatur and metro Atlanta area? Indoor Air Quality…
Read MoreSummer Vacation Tips
Vacation Advice for your Home What are some great summer vacation tips for Atlanta residents, or Georgians in general? What vacation advice should Atlantans take to heart concerning their homes while away? This short piece will give you a number of common sense summer vacation tips, but without application, they mean nothing. First of…
Read MoreDuctless Split Systems Explained
Ductless Split Systems Atlanta Ductless split systems are the “problem solvers” of the Atlanta HVAC industry. Why? Simple. Generally these are stand-alone systems, without ductwork, consisting of copper and electrical connections. Ductless split systems are more efficient than standard air conditioning and heating systems. In fact, a single outdoor condenser can service numerous indoor units.…
Read MoreWhy New HVAC Systems Make Sense
New HVAC Systems Atlanta New HVAC systems in Atlanta make good sense, and are almost always a smart idea. Why? The reasons are multiple. At the very least, a new HVAC system will pay for itself in a matter of years (via huge energy cost savings) and if you replace your current heating and air…
Read MoreDamp, Stuffy, Dusty Home Air? Need Indoor Comfort? Find out how…
Solution: New American Standard Platinum XM System from Empire Heating and Air Conditioning. Indoor home air climates tend to become damp/humid, dusty, and stuffy in and around Atlanta. This is not comfortable for you, your family, or guests. The solution is an American Standard Platinum XM two stage air conditioning system. This unit solves all…
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