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How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, August 11th, 2014

It can be disappointing indeed to crank up your AC or heater only to find that the air coming out of the ductwork stinks, or to see a plume of dust circulate throughout the home. Whether you’re sensitive to allergies or not, there are several good reasons to improve your indoor air quality: health, comfort, and to avoid long-term damage to sensitive wood furnishings, flooring and painted walls. As a leading provider of AC services in Boerne, TX, we have a lot of experience when it comes to finding solutions to indoor air problems.

The first step to improving your indoor air quality is recognizing that there is a problem in the first place. There are some signs to look out for when it comes to spotting air quality issues. For example, take stock of how your air smells. If it smells funky or stale, then you may have excessive amounts of dust and other debris circulating throughout the home. If you notice that dust and other debris regularly accumulate on stationary objects, then you may want to consider an air filter or purifier. If you notice condensation on windows or in plumbed areas of the home such as the kitchen or bathroom, then you may want to think about tweaking your humidity levels to avoid moisture-related issues. The same goes for signs of low humidity, such as dry skin and nosebleeds.

Once you recognize the signs, now you can do something about it. While portable indoor air quality devices have their place, they simply cannot match the power and efficiency of whole house models. Airborne contaminants and pollutants are best dealt with by an air filtration system, electronic air purifier or UV air purifier, the latter of which uses ultraviolet light to destroy biological contaminants such as mold, mildew and bacteria. If you want to adjust your humidity levels, whether up or down, then a humidifier and/or a dehumidifier is your best bet. Such devices give you unprecedented control over the moisture content of your indoor air.

Let our indoor air quality specialists in Boerne, TX guide you every step of the way. We use only high quality equipment and we can make certain that your home has what it needs for excellent indoor air quality.

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Energy Efficient Cooling Tips

Monday, August 4th, 2014

When the summer sun begins to bear down on your home or commercial space intensely, then you need to make certain that your HVAC system is equipped to combat that thermal energy with an efficiency cooling cycle. As you know all too well, cooling costs money, and making sure that your AC is in good working order is important not only for performance, but also for energy efficiency. Improving your energy efficiency is not just about reducing the load on your electrical grid and thus on fossil fuel consumption for environmental reasons; it’s also about saving bucks. In today’s blog post, we’d like to look at some energy efficient cooling tips that you may find useful this cooling season.

  • Routine maintenance. If you’ve never hired an air conditioning maintenance service, or you can’t remember the last time you did, then it’s probably ripe for a tune-up. This cost-effective service is a great way to ensure that your system is optimized for cooling. During the inspection, cleaning and adjustment, we look closely at the system for signs of damage, and we also remove dust and debris from the coils that can result in increased energy consumption. There are numerous benefits to be had from regular tune-ups, but energy efficiency is certainly a major one.
  • Dress appropriately. This may seem common sense, but it’s worth keeping in mind as you go through the summer. By dressing appropriately for the outside temperature indoors, you can likely raise the thermostat ever so slightly, which can result in substantial savings in the long-term.
  • Enjoy a cold beverage. Break out those ice trays and pour yourself a glass of lemonade. Consuming cold drinks can cool you down on those hot days, and the cooler you feel, the more you can save on your energy bill by adjusting the thermostat accordingly.
  • Install ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are not just for spaces without comprehensive HVAC systems. They are an excellent way to boost energy efficiency and to improve the comfort of your living space. By circulating cooled air that tends to remain close to the floor, a ceiling fan may be just what you need to become more efficient without sacrificing comfort.

Call our technicians today to ensure that your home cooling remains energy efficient and reliable in Boerne, TX.

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Choosing the Right Air Conditioner for Your Home in Boerne, TX

Monday, July 28th, 2014

Well, what’s it going to be? Do you want energy efficiency or performance? Year-round heating and cooling or a powerful dedicating cooling machine? Ducts or no ducts? Ground-source or air-source heat pump? If you’ve already begun the process of researching the various systems that are available for installation in your home, then you may be aware of the sheer diversity of systems on the residential market. While it’s good to have options, it can also make the process of selection stressful as you’re apt to want the best possible system for the size and layout of your home as well as for your budget. It’s best to consult with a professional early on, so you can eliminate those systems that would be too expensive, not powerful enough, or impossible to install on your property.

Choosing the right air conditioner for your home means weighing your options carefully. You have to decide what’s most important to you and you absolutely must make sure that your new system is appropriately sized. Here are some things to think about.

  • Cooling capacity. All air conditioners, no matter what make or model, have a cooling capacity that gives you a sense of what they’re capable of. This is often given in British Thermal Units (BTUs), and it’s imperative that your living space be properly matched to an air conditioner. While you definitely don’t want a system that is too small, you also don’t want a system that is overly large. Improperly sized systems lead to inefficient cooling, poor performance, and even increased risk of repairs as your system short-cycles or struggles to cool your home.
  • Ductwork. If you’re at all hesitant about ductwork in the home, whether for reasons of indoor air quality or energy efficiency, then you don’t have to compromise. Ductless mini splits are quickly gaining in popularity for their efficiency ratings and versatile cooling capacity.
  • Cooling and heating? Another consideration that you may want to keep in mind is that several cooling systems can also handle your heating duties during the winter. Considering our relatively mild winters, this is often a great benefit. Heat pumps as well as ductless mini splits work this way.

Let our expert technicians find a system that’s right for your home. We offer professional air conditioning service in Boerne, TX and the surrounding area. Call us today.

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