Fresh Air No Matter The Weather With Energy Recovery Ventilators

October 26, 2020

We spend a lot of time indoors during the summer, and Arizonians are well familiar with creative ways to cool off in 100-plus degree weather. One of the more unique technologies recently introduced, Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), helps homeowners more than endure summers spent inside their homes. Energy Recovery Ventilators use ventilation technology that basically makes indoor air fresher, equipment more efficient, indoor air quality better and your home more comfortable. When homes are tightly sealed, it’s often difficult to get rid of old, stale air, because there are few natural leaks in the

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3 Types of Ventilation That Help Cool Your Home

May 19, 2015

Home ventilation is a great way to keep your air quality high because pollutants tend to concentrate within the walled-off environment of your home. As Phoenix heats up this summer, you can also use ventilation to keep you cool. Here are three kinds of ventilation that you can use to cool off when the temperatures are high. Natural Ventilation During cooler times of day, you can introduce cool air to your home simply by opening a couple of windows. Take advantage of the fact that warm air rises. Opening windows in higher levels of

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Download Our Free Home Comfort Guide

June 2, 2011

We hope you’ve been following our blog each week and getting your HVAC questions answered right here. Whether it’s how to change a filter, improve your indoor air quality or size your replacement HVAC equipment, we want to make sure that you get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your home comfort. Another handy resource for homeowners is our Home Comfort Solutions Guide. This free download is available right here on our blog page, so be sure to check it out. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information about how

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Get To Know: Electronic Air Cleaners

May 31, 2011

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the indoor air quality of Phoenix homes is often worse than the air quality outside. Dust, mold spores, germs and other pollutants circulate through the air with the potential to cause allergies, bouts of asthma and the spread of airborne diseases. Electronic air cleaners, as a result, have become popular as a way to clear the air and prevent health problems. There are many types of electronic air cleaners, though, and some do a much better job than others. There are three general types of air cleaners in common use: air

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An Easy But Important To-Do: Change Those Air Filters

May 26, 2011

We often hear about the problems of outdoor air pollution, which is considerably higher in Maricopa County than neighboring Pima County. However, the air quality inside your home can be even worse than outdoor air. Because you spend about 90 percent of your time indoors, it is important to eliminate air contaminants from your heating and cooling system. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollution may lead to health problems such as asthma or other upper-respiratory issues. A simple way to make a big difference in your indoor air quality is to change your air filters regularly. Dirty

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It’s Never Too Late For A/C Preventive Maintenance: Here’s What You Should Expect From An Expert

May 18, 2011

Routine professional maintenance is the key to an efficient cooling system. Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect such maintenance, instead electing to wait until the entire system shuts down before calling in a professional. If you’re one of those people, you may be worried that your air conditioning system won’t last the summer. Luckily, it’s not too late to schedule preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance is more than a simple once-over of your air conditioner. It is a thorough system evaluation by an expert HVAC technician who knows what to look for and what to adjust to ensure that your

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