Changing or cleaning the air filter on your A/C, heat pump or furnace on a regular basis is HVAC maintenance 101. It’s a simple job that will improve your cooling and heating system’s energy efficiency and performance in many ways.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air filter’
An Air Filter Primer: How and When to Change It and More
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014Common Air Conditioner Problems that You May Encounter this Summer
Thursday, May 22nd, 2014Do You Have Pet Allergies? Tips for Dealing With Them
Tuesday, February 25th, 2014When Dust Invades Your Home
Thursday, January 30th, 2014Replacing Air Filters in Your Home — 6 Reasons to Make It a Priority
Thursday, December 19th, 2013California has plenty of initiatives to better its outdoor air quality, but it’s up to homeowners to manage their indoor air quality. Incorporated directly into your forced-air heating and cooling system, an air filter is your first line of defense against airborne particulates. However, it’s important to inspect the air filter once every month, and replace as necessary. Here are six important reasons to keep up on your air filter replacement:
HEPA Filtration Can Help Get Rid of Allergens, but What’s Involved in Installation?
Thursday, August 8th, 2013The air you breathe inside your home needs some help. Professionally installed high-efficiency particulate air filtration (HEPA) removes the toxins, allergens and dust mites before they get to your family. Some of the press about indoor air quality and HEPA filters can be confusing. While installing HEPA involves more than just adding a new filter, your HVAC professional will be glad to explain the process and evaluate your Fresno home for improved HEPA filtration.
Secure-Home Tips for Your Get-Away — Your A/C Should Be Included
Thursday, July 25th, 2013Taking off on a trip means you’ll have to take time to prepare your home for your absence. These secure-home tips can help you cover the bases with your air conditioning system. Instead of turning it off when you leave, letting it run while you’re away, albeit at a higher temperature than usual, can discourage would-be intruders and protect the contents of your home.
Are Your A/C Coils Clean? Here’s Why They Should Be
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013The coils in your air conditioner are responsible for the exchange of heat to keep your home comfortable during our long, hot Fresno cooling season. The evaporator coil, which is located inside your indoor air handler, absorbs heat from the air in your home. The condenser coil, located in the outdoor condensing/compressor unit, expels the heat outside. Over time, dirt and grime build up on your coils and prevents the optimum exchange of heat, resulting in your system working overtime to keep you cool. This can raise your utility bills and reduce the life of your system.
HRV for Summertime Comfort: Fresh Air and A Boost to Cooling
Thursday, June 20th, 2013Letting in fresh air through the windows is great, but not when the weather outside is uninviting, or the pollution index is high. The problem is that without adequate air exchange, the air inside your home quickly becomes more polluted than the air outside. The answer for comfortable summertime fresh air is an HRV.