Five Benefits Of Replacing An Air Filter In Your Home
Air filters can be hard to keep up with. They need to be replaced often, and many people don’t believe that they’re necessary to replace. But this is not true; in fact, the benefits of replacing an air filter go beyond just making the air a bit cleaner. They not only improve the air quality …
Getting your ducts in a row
I’m sure we all know about seasonal allergies. The pollen, or perhaps the falling leaves are usually to blame for our excessive sniffling and coughing. But what if I told you that the air inside of your home is actually 2-5 times worse than outdoor air? Yes, many of your allergies come from the air …
Snakes on an HVAC
Every so often, wildlife makes its mark on a homeowner’s heating and air system. Blue Ridge Heating and Air is not a wildlife removal company, but we find ourselves having to do so on occasion, as long as we feel safe doing so. This past spring, we performed a preventive maintenance on an air conditioner …
Choosing the Best Indoor Air Quality Monitor
Why is it essential to monitor indoor air quality? It is mainly for the customer’s health and satisfaction. Unclean air can lead to serious health problems such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and respiratory and heart disease. These are caused by radon, VOC (“Volatile organic compounds are organic chemicals …
3 Simple Actions A Homeowner Can Do to Maintain Their Air Conditioner
Check and replace their filters. Maintain a clean condenser coil. Keeping your outdoor AC unit clean is important because dirt or debris can affect the proper airflow of the condenser coils. Remember, the more active your AC units are, the more you should clean them- both interior and exterior units (evaporator coil, blower fan, condenser …
Filter Fresh Air with Aprilaire
When choosing new HVAC systems, you must get not only the best equipment, but also a trustworthy service and maintenance provider. Whether you are thinking about a new system or already have one, you also want the best air filters to make your system perform excellently and last a long time. Being the customer, you …
Minor Air Leaks Can Cause Major Problems
Hello everyone. I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful mild spring weather we are having. During this time of year, it gives us the opportunity to focus more on the other issues in homes that we have seen other than just hot and cold problems. Some of these issues we have seen are signs …
What Do Allergies Have to Do With HVAC?
Believe it or not, there are HVAC allergy solutions available today. If you are anything like me, you have a love-hate relationship with springtime. You love the fact that you no longer need a jacket, can enjoy the sun, seeing the grass turn back to green, and the trees and flowers bud. The outside air …