In a typical size home in Cincinnati, up to 40lbs. of dust can accumulate annually. (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) The air inside a home is much dirtier than that outside. Through normal home living, we generate many contaminants and pollutants such as dander, bacteria and dust. On average, these contaminants get re-circulated in your […]
Tankless Water Heater vs. Tank Water Heater
Does endless hot water on demand sound like something you’d be interested in? No more cold morning showers while waiting for the water to heat up or kids fighting to get in first before all the hot water is gone. Let’s compare the features and benefits of tankless water heaters versus standard tank water heaters. Efficiency Water […]
5 Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs to be Cleaned
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Today You clean your lint trap out and use a dryer vent brush once a year. So, you’re covered, right? Not really. . Failure to clean the dryer properly (34 percent) is the leading cause of home dryer fires. (FEMA) The lint trap is just one small part of the […]
Do UV Light Air Purifiers Kill Flu and Viruses?
This time of year when the flu and other illnesses seem to always go around, we know the important question you’re asking yourself: What can you do to keep your home healthy? Maintaining a happy, healthy home is always our top priority when working with our customers. Rest assured, our employees always utilize best practices […]
Benefits of a Whole Home Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier serves to take moisture out of the air, making the summer months much more bearable and less hot in the home. Besides comfort, there are many other benefits to using a dehumidifier to remove excess humidity. A controlled humidity level will reduce allergens Low humidity makes it less likely you will develop mold in […]
How to Cover Your AC in the Winter
Once summer is over and your air conditioner is taking its off season vacation, many people wonder if they should be covering their AC until time to use it again in the spring. The short answer – no. However, there is a better time of year to cover it and you need to make sure […]
Why is my AC Freezing/Icing Over
There are 4 main reasons your AC is icing over Low Refrigerant Blower Fan Not Working Airflow Problems Dirty Coil There are many reasons why your AC could be freezing up, but we’ll cover the 4 most common here. The #1 most common culprit is low refrigerant. Lacking refrigerant can cause the coils to get […]
5 Reasons your AC is turning off and on
When an air conditioner turns off and on frequently, without running for longer periods of time in between, this is called short cycling. There are many reasons your AC could be short cycling and it is cause to call for professional HVAC service. Short cycling will increase your energy costs and could lead to permanent damage […]
4 Reasons your Toilet keeps running
If your toilet keeps running constantly, the sound is not only annoying, but it can cause other problems as well. The excess water usage will lead a higher monthly utility bill and your toilet may be damaged over time. Here are four of the main reasons your toilet keeps running: Flapper chain is too short […]
Refrigerant Repair: When to fix your freon leak
Signs You May Have a Freon Leak If your air conditioner is blowing air that is less cool than you’d like, or the AC is blowing warm air all together, there is a chance that you could have a refrigerant leak in your AC system. Keep in mind, though, this issue could also be caused […]