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Need Better Air Quality in Your Office? Empire Can Help.
If you’ve ever worked in an office building, you know how stuffy the air can get. Not to mention, if one person has an illness, it can quickly spread to other people. Employee illness and discomfort can lead to a lack of productivity and poor employee satisfaction. Fortunately, there are indoor air quality products available…
Read MoreDon’t Sweat the Dripping Windows
Understanding Condensation After an Atlanta Area Storm A few days ago, Atlantans enjoyed a refreshing and long-awaited-for summer thunderstorm. The rain was needed after our long drought, but some homeowners were surprised to find their windows dotted with droplets of condensation on the outside. Fear not! It’s a perfectly normal response to a given atmospheric…
Read MoreDoes Your Home Need Better Ventilation? Here’s How to Tell.
When the heat of summer returns to our area, most people can count on hot, muggy weather. While air conditioning can help keep your home more comfortable, poor ventilation can cause some issues. But how do you know if you need better ventilation? In most modern homes, a ventilation system is necessary to force stale…
Read MoreIs Modern Air Conditioning More Efficient?
Most people take for granted the cool comfort of air conditioning in their homes or in businesses they frequent. In today’s world, air conditioning has become standard. In terms of home comfort, air conditioning became more commonplace in American homes in the 1950s, but was used in businesses, especially movie theaters, before that. Has air…
Read MoreDo I Need to Get AC Maintenance Every Year?
In Georgia, most homeowners want to know that their air conditioning system is in good working order once the hot weather hits. Having an air conditioner that keeps you and your family cool and comfortable is important. Did you know that the easiest way to ensure your AC system is working properly is by getting…
Read MoreCan IAQ Products Really Make a Difference in My Home This Spring?
Once the spring season arrives in Georgia, people start to look forward to the budding trees and blossoming flowers. While this time of year offers many beautiful sights to behold, it also harkens the beginning of allergy season for those who suffer from seasonal pollen allergies. You may be wondering if there is any way…
Read MoreIs a Heat Pump System Right for My Home?
Maybe you’ve heard about heat pump systems and have been thinking about updating your home comfort equipment. But you might not be entirely sure what a heat pump system is, how it works, and if it’s the right choice for you. The good news is that most homeowners can benefit from installing a heat pump…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Need Heating Repairs?
In Georgia, we don’t necessarily use our heating systems too often throughout the year. However, when a cold spell settles in, most homeowners are glad to have their heating system to keep them warm. But as heating systems age, sometimes they need to have some repairs made. How can a homeowner tell when their heating…
Read MoreDeck the Halls with Ductless This Holiday Season
If you’ve been considering replacing an older, inefficient home comfort system, why not ring in the new year with a new ductless cooling and heating system? Ductless systems are a great option, whether you need climate control in just one area of your home or for the whole house. Ductless systems don’t need ductwork to…
Read MoreIs My Old Thermostat Costing Me Money?
When people think about their home’s HVAC system, the main components that come to mind are usually the air conditioner and heater. Most of the time, they don’t think about the important job their thermostat does when it comes to the system. Many homes have old, outdated thermostats installed – and if your home does,…
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