Understanding the Different Types of Air Filters

August 13, 2024

Air filtration is an important part of maintaining healthy indoor air quality in your Northglenn, CO, home. Particulate matter, such as dust, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and volatile organic compounds, can compromise your indoor air quality. Luckily, there are ways to improve your indoor air quality, including the use of air filters. The Use of Air Filters Air filters can be used as part of your heating and cooling system and whole-house air filtration equipment. If you suffer from annoying allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, a cough, a stuffy nose, or itchy skin, it’s important

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How to Choose an HVAC System for a Multi-Story Home

July 23, 2024

Heating and cooling in a multi-story home is more complicated than in a single-story home. Temperatures can vary greatly from floor to floor, the possibility of stack effect problems and the general need for effective air circulation. Ductwork Design and Balancing To ensure uniform temperature distribution in multi-story dwellings, ductwork design is important. The design needs to consider the fact that hot air tends to rise and cold air tends to sink. This is a common challenge in creating a system that can cool the upper floors sufficiently without overcooling the lower ones.

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The Role of Ventilation in Reducing Pollutants

June 11, 2024

The quality of your Northglenn, CO, home’s indoor air quality can have a direct effect on your health and well-being. Exposure to things like pet dander, dust, dust mites, pollen, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds can lead to symptoms such as a scratchy or sore throat, coughing, irritated eyes, and sneezing. Your HVAC system plays an important role in filtering the air that’s circulating through your home, but ventilation is also an important component to consider. What Is Ventilation and How Does It Reduce Pollutants? Ventilation in a home refers to the exchange of air

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How to Optimize Your HVAC System for Pet Owners

May 15, 2024

Owning a pet can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. However, it can also wreak havoc on your home’s indoor quality, which can make it harder to breathe or otherwise impact your quality of life. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to ensure that your HVAC system is capable of working at peak efficiency even with an animal in the house. Consider an Air Purifier A whole-home or localized air purifier can remove a significant amount of fur or dander that your pets leave behind. It may also be able

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The Importance of Proper Insulation for HVAC Efficiency

April 3, 2024

Your HVAC system should optimize the performance of your air conditioner and your heater. In order to do this, you need insulation in conjunction with a well-installed ductwork system. Insulation and properly installed duct systems are vital to the energy efficiency and comfort of any building. Optimize HVAC Performance Insulation can lock in temperatures. This is true for the heating provided by the furnace during the winter and the cooling provided by the air conditioner during the summer. Insulation, therefore, optimizes HVAC performance, reducing the system’s workload and energy consumption. Lower Cost

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Guide to Spring HVAC Maintenance in Colorado’s Varied Weather

March 14, 2024

Colorado has a unique climate that may present challenges when trying to keep your home comfortable, especially during the spring. Overnight temperatures may drop to frigid levels, while the daytime high may get hot enough to warrant running your AC on the same day. Use this guide to learn how to make sure that your HVAC system is ready for the season ahead. Change Your System’s Air Filter One of the best ways to make sure that your HVAC system is ready for the change of seasons is to replace the air filter. When it

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Understanding the Role of Humidifiers in Colorado’s Dry Winter Climate

February 14, 2024

Dry air is a year-round challenge for Colorado homeowners, and those issues are only intensified during the cold season. A popular way to combat this problem is to add water vapor to the air. That is achieved with a humidifier, and there are both portable units and whole-home systems available. Dry Air in Winter Air holds water molecules. Those molecules are held together by vapor pressure. Maximum vapor pressure goes up as temperature increases but also down as it decreases. That means in winter, air can hold less water, and it absorbs it more slowly. This

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How Airflow Impacts Your Indoor Comfort and Financial Health

January 4, 2024

When you turn on the furnace, you expect it to create warm air that will reach every room in the house. Conversely, when you turn on the air conditioner, you expect it to create cool and fresh air that circulates throughout the home. However, if your heating or cooling systems aren’t working properly, you may discover that your home is uncomfortable to live in and your utility bills are higher than they need to be. Airflow and Efficiency Heating and cooling systems that are properly installed and maintained will create a consistent flow of warm

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6 HVAC Tips Around the Holidays

December 19, 2023

During the approaching holiday season, keeping one’s house warm while conserving energy is important. The HVAC system forms the heart of our home, keeping it warm and comfortable. We will provide helpful tips on how your HVAC system can operate efficiently to be cozy during the holidays without spending too much on energy bills. 1. Schedule Routine Maintenance The festive season is a joyful and perfect time to schedule routine annual checks on your system. A qualified expert can find any possible flaws and solve them promptly. They can also optimize the system for energy

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Colorado Weather and Your HVAC System

November 13, 2023

Part of the appeal of living in Colorado is how the state experiences all four seasons. The climate appeals to many people, but it can also affect the lifespan of an HVAC system. Cold winters and hot summers cause people to rely on their heating and cooling units to stay safe and comfortable. Learning how the weather can affect HVAC units can help homeowners keep their systems more efficient and potentially last longer. Weather Affects HVAC Systems The length and severity of each season can play a role in the condition of heating and cooling

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