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5 Tips to Help Prevent Spring Allergies Indoors

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The past Florida winter had been colder than usual, which may have caused some trees and plants to release pollen this spring. This isn’t good news if you have allergies. We have compiled some tips below to help you keep the pollens out and allergens at bay this spring season. · Keep your windows closed during times of high pollen count . Enjoying the fresh spring air is understandable, but if you’re one with sensitivity to pollen and other allergens, it might be better to keep your windows closed and turn on your A/C. Fans are an alternative to keep you cool, but they can stir up dust and aggravate your allergies. · Bathe your pets before letting them inside the house . Pollen and dirt can get trapped in your pets’ fur and paws, which can transfer inside your home when they get in and shake or play. Be sure to bathe them every time they have been outdoors. Like your pets, pollen and dirt can also get trapped in your hair or clothes, so also be sure to wash yourself often after spe...

When Do I need to replace my Air Conditioner?

There will be certain indications that your air conditioning unit needs replacement already. The performance might have been decreasing over the years and even after multiple cleaning, you can’t feel the usual coolness that your A/C system is giving out. So, what could be the signs that we are looking for before we replace our air conditioner? Here are some signs and symptoms that we can look out for: . Your air conditioner is more than 10 years old. Consider replacing it with a unit that has an energy-efficient label in it. Installed correctly, these high-efficiency units can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs. · Your furnace is more than 15 years old. Consider replacing with a qualified furnace , which is 15% more efficient than a conventional furnace. Try looking for the energy-efficient label and when you purchase a new one, always aim for an energy-efficient one. · Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy b...

Why do we need to clean our Air Ducts?

Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems . This is because much of the dirt in air ducts attaches to duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. It is imperative to keep in mind that dirty air ducts are only one of many possible sources of particles that are present in homes. For example, pollutants that enter the home both from outdoor and indoor activities such as cooking , cleaning, smoking , or just moving around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts. Also, especially if some mold have infested your air ducts . As mold and bacteria grow on coils and in drain pans, they are disseminated through the ducts to occupied spaces. Some mold products (toxins) produce serious and life-threatening reactions, including allergy, asthma, hypersensitivity, pneumonitis , and in some extreme cases even bleeding lung disease. Additionally, mold creates a troublesome maintenance problem. Its activity result...

How Often Does your Heater and Air Conditioner Need Service?

Before we answer this question, have you ever thought of having a professional technician look at your heater or air conditioning unit? Well, if not, we can list down and enumerate the reasons why you need to contact one. 1.       Your Heater and Air Conditioning unit has its end of life. Like most equipment or appliances, your heater and air conditioning unit has its end of life, too. We have to take care of it as like machines, it gets rusty, old and pretty used up. It needs a fresh bath so that it will be as good as new. 2.      Foreign particles can infest your Heater or Air Conditioning Unit It accumulates dust and dirt in key areas that affect its efficiency, like the condensing coils and air filters. Left unchecked, your Heater or A/C system can lose 5 percent of its operating efficiency each year because of this buildup, meaning it can’t cool your house as capably as it could if it were clean. 3.   It...