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Have You Changed Your Air Filters Lately? 3 Reasons You Should Do It Today

Air filters are an undervalued component of the HVAC system. Homeowners usually pay close attention to the thermostat, listen for trouble in the motor and feel the airflow coming out

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Your A/C’s Air Filter: MERV By The Numbers

When discussing your air conditioner’s air filter, it’s important to understand the lingo. MERV, or minimum efficiency reporting value, numbers indicate an air filter’s effectiveness at capturing airborne contaminants. It’s a

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Stale-Smelling Rooms? Your Return-Air Ducts Could Be The Culprit

You might notice it as soon as you walk in your door, or perhaps you’re just used to it. Imagine how a new visitor to your home experiences the stale,

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When Minimizing Respiratory Issues Is A Priority, Electronic Air Cleaning Becomes A Necessity

Indoor air pollution affects many respiratory issues, including allergies, asthma and respiratory infections. Modern homes are often tightly sealed to retain conditioned air, but that tight seal also traps air

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Your Indoor Air: Do You Need An Electronic Air Cleaner, A UV Light System Or Both?

Indoor air pollution poses huge health risks. Unclean air contributes to a variety of health problems, such as allergies, respiratory problems, asthma, bacterial infections and viruses. Air cleaners are a

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Is Heat-Pump Maintenance More Difficult Than Caring For A Conventional System?

Tuscon homeowners often choose to install heat pumps to take care of their heating and cooling needs because they are so efficient. You might be wondering how difficult they are

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Next Time You’re Shopping For Air Filters, Look Up MERV

Not all air filters are created equal.

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Seeing A Difference In Your Home’s Air Lately? You Probably Need To Change Your Air Filter

It is vital to properly maintain your heating and cooling systems in order to prolong the life of the units and to improve their efficiency. Air filters, in particular, need

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How To Determine The Kind Of Air-Cleaning Equipment You Need

Indoor air quality is increasingly becoming affected by contaminates such as mold, bacteria, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Particulate matter can include dust, pollen, pet dander, tobacco smoke and particles that

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