Indoor Air Quality
7 Common Air Duct Problems
Air conditioners and furnaces circulate air throughout our homes by way of a network of supply and return ducts. Which is great, but over time, these ducts can develop problems that affect the quality of the indoor air we breathe as well as the efficiency of our HVAC systems. With an estimated 90% of time…
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 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 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…
Read MoreAir Duct Replacement & Maintenance VS. Cleaning: What You Need To Know
In the average home with air conditioning units that use ducting, 20 to 30 percent of air running through the ducts is lost. This is due to holes, leaks, or improper installation and maintenance. Not only does this affect your control over the temperature in your home, but it also has a daunting effect on…
Read MoreHow Low is the Air Quality In Your Home, And How Can You Fix It?
Everyone knows what HVAC stands for — heating and air conditioning systems — right? It’s easy to take the Ventilation part of HVAC for granted, but without it, your home wouldn’t be able to circulate warm or cool air at all. But having a well ventilated home is crucial for another important reason — your…
Read MoreHow Painting Your Roof Could Cut Your Air Conditioning Costs
Talk about getting one cool paint job. A recently-released study from Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found that outfitting homes with a special roof coating can lead to a 30% reduction in air conditioning usage by reducing the amount of heat entering the home through the roof. According to GreenBuildingElements.com, the roof coating…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out an HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC systems play a large role in the indoor air quality of a home. Though you can change your air filter once every three months to reduce dust, allergens and dirt in your air, sometimes you have to clean the whole system. How Often Should I Have My Ducts Cleaned? There’s not one answer that…
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