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HVAC and New Construction, Home Additions and Multi-Family Dwellings

HVAC is a fairly complicated concept, and homeowners who want to save money and live a more efficient lifestyle need to pay attention to their HVAC systems. However, if you are building a new home, adding an addition to your home or trying to heat and cool a multi-family dwelling, you have to pay even more attention to your HVAC system. This blog has tips and posts on HVAC in all of those scenarios as well as ideas on HVAC in other situations. Hi, my name is Mary, and as the person who balances the budget in our home, I have learned a lot about HVAC systems over the years. I know how to pick efficient designs, how to keep the bills low and how to make the most of your HVAC system. Please explore these posts for ideas and help.

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How to Select the Best Air Filter for Your HVAC System

Posted on September 29, 2015

You can easily be overwhelmed by the huge variety of air filters on the market if you go shopping for one without a checklist to guide your selection. Avoid that dilemma by selecting a filter based on the considerations below. The Contaminants You Wish to Eliminate Air filters improve indoor air quality by removing different kinds of contaminants from the air in your home. The most common categories of contaminants are particulates (dust and pet dander, for example), microbes (like fungi and bacteria) and chemical vapors/odors (such as cigarette smoke). [Read More]

Why Hire a Professional to Clean Your Commercial Kitchen Versus Relying on Your Staff?

Posted on August 11, 2015

When you hire staff to work in your commercial kitchen, they will be expected to handle moderate cleaning throughout their shift. This includes cleaning the grill, the floor, and food prep surfaces. However, many restaurant owners also assume that kitchen staff can and should handle all cleaning in the kitchen, but this can be very shortsighted. It's often better if you simply have a professional cleaning company do this work for you than expect your staff to handle thorough, deep cleaning. [Read More]

Common Central Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Tips for 2 Major Issues

Posted on June 18, 2015

Your central air conditioner should operate smoothly and quietly, and should distribute cool air to your home without you even noticing that it's working. If you do notice problems with the air conditioner however, you might note a few troubleshooting tips before you call for service and repairs. At the very least, you might know what to expect by way of repairs that will need to be performed. Note the following. [Read More]