Posts by Ethan Benge
Mini Split AC Vs. Central Air, Which One is Right for You
According to the Energy Information Association, 87 percent of residences in the US have air conditioning. However, many of those homes have the wrong AC unit for their needs! When it comes time to install or replace your home’s air conditioning system, you have a lot of choices to make. How big should your system be?…
Read MoreCan a Furnace Cause Carbon Monoxide: Here is Everything You Need to Know
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think too much about your furnace until something goes wrong. And while furnaces are typically reliable, they can occasionally cause problems, including carbon monoxide poisoning. So how can a furnace cause carbon monoxide? Let’s find out. If you’re worried that your furnace might be causing carbon monoxide…
Read MoreWhat is Crawl Space Encapsulation & Do I need it For My Home
About 15% of new homes built have a crawl space. If your home is one that has a crawl space built into it, it’s probably not an area that you visit very often and it is often thought of as dirty and creepy. However, it doesn’t have to be that way and that’s where crawl…
Read MoreMold in an Air Conditioning Unit: Here is What You Need to Know
According to the CDC, mold commonly grows in homes where there is quite a bit of moisture, meaning your AC unit. If you have mold in your air conditioning unit, it can not only grow fast and spread throughout your home, but it can cause serious health implications. Sometimes even leading to death. Which is…
Read MoreAC Repair Special: 10% Off in May & More
Looking for AC repair specials and discounts? Thomas HVAC is offering 10% off for the month of May. Summer is upon us and it’s time to ensure your AC units are tuned up, properly maintained, installed, and ready to go for the upcoming heat waves! Along with our 10% discount, we’re giving away a Traegar…
Read MoreIs Air Duct Cleaning What I need?
According to Energy Star, the average home is losing around 20 to 30% of the air that moves through their system in the ductwork. Which is quite a lot and makes your HVAC system very inefficient. This loss in the air is usually from things such as leaks, holes, or dirty ductwork. Which is what…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Air Conditioning Unit
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, people here in the U.S. spend around $29 billion annually running their HVAC systems. Which is quite a lot, but necessary, especially for those of us that live in hot climates such as Alabama, Arizona, and Florida. When it comes to knowing how to choose an air conditioning…
Read MoreHVAC Replacement in Madison, Alabama: What You Need to Know
If you’re wondering if you need an HVAC replacement in Madison, Alabama, we’ve put everything you need to know here in this article. First, it’s important to understand the difference between HVAC repair and HVAC replacement. Once you know the difference and how to tell, you’ll be better equipped to make the right decision for…
Read MoreHow to Decide Between AC Repair or AC Replacement
Making the decision between AC repair and replacement can be difficult. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can expect the average lifespan of your AC unit to be about 15 to 20 years. This is a good indication that it’s time to replace your unit rather than get AC repair. However, this isn’t…
Read MoreHow to Tell & Deal with Mold In Your Air Conditioner
According to reports, there are an estimated 104 deaths each due (which is 38,000 a year) due to mold. Mold can cause a variety of health problems and even death, so it’s important to know how to spot mold (especially black mold) and get rid of it. It’s not uncommon for mold to grow in…
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