Duct cleaning may be needed in your Dayton home if the indoor air quality has been declining. You may notice your rooms are more dusty than normal, a foul smell is in your home or your family has recurring respiratory ailments. While these are signs your ductwork may need cleaning or repairs, how do you […]
How UV Lights In Your HVAC System Give You Cleaner Air
When it comes to cleaning the air in your Dayton-area home, many homeowners are quickly discovering a new method: UV lights. These high-intensity ultraviolet lights get the job done and make a great complement to your HVAC system. If you’re serious about improving your home’s indoor air quality, look no further.
Reducing Summer Allergy Symptoms Indoors
Summer brings many benefits to the Dayton area, but allergies are certainly not one of them. If you suffer from summer allergy symptoms, consider these strategies to allergy-proof your home:
Do You Need Duct Cleaning? 3 Reasons You May
As with any other surface in the home, your air ducts can collect some very unpleasant dirt, debris and unwelcome visitors. While it’s not necessary to clean your ducts as regularly as you would clean the rest of your house, professional duct cleaning should definitely be on your task list for three very big reasons:
Evaluating The Design Of Your Ductwork — 3 Efficiency Factors
Even the most technologically advanced HVAC system cannot efficiently heat or cool your house if the design of your ductwork is inadequate or ineffective. All of the conditioned air that controls your indoor comfort must travel through the ductwork, which means there are multiple possibilities for energy loss and efficiency reduction throughout the distribution network. […]
Three Benefits Of Ductless Mini Splits
Ductless mini split heat pumps, often called mini splits, offer a space-saving alternative to traditional ducted furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps. They provide the same level of comfort and temperature control as traditional systems but without the networks of large ducts carrying conditioned air throughout your home.
Let Ace Hardware Home Services Answer Your Questions About Duct Cleaning
Over time, your ductwork system may begin to accumulate dust, dirt, lint, hair, mold, insect nests and other debris. This is especially true after your heating system has been idle for any length of time. When you first turn it on in the winter, you’ll experience that unpleasant blast of hot, dusty air. A dirty […]
The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat Little Solution For Your No-Ductwork Dilemma
Ductless mini-splits can serve as a great complement to your current heating or cooling equipment if you’re faced with comfort issues caused by the limits of your ductwork’s powers, or if you’re planning an addition to your home. Mini-splits are versatile, efficient and easy to incorporate into your home.
You Know It’s Time For A Duct Cleaning When…
Having your ducts cleaned periodically can have a great impact on the indoor air quality as well as advancing the overall comfort level of your home. Dust, dander, mold spores and even critters can accumulate inside the ductwork and pass back into your home, polluting the air you breathe. These unwanted materials can also coat […]
How Much Focus Should I Put On Maintenance For My System’s Air Handler?
Your air handler plays an important role in the efficiency of your HVAC system. Not only is it instrumental in the proper circulation of conditioned air, it contributes significantly to the maintenance of indoor air quality. Thus, neglecting your air handler can result in compromised energy efficiency, household comfort and air quality.