Mold
Navigating HVAC Challenges For Home Owners
Homeowners often encounter a ton of different challenges associated with their Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. These issues range from frequent breakdowns, inefficient operation, and escalating energy costs to inadequate maintenance, poor indoor air quality, and the need to upgrade to more energy-efficient models. These challenges not only hamper your time and money,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Humidity Control in Alabama Homes
As a homeowner in Alabama, it’s important to be aware of the impact that humidity levels can have on the indoor air quality and health of your household. High humidity levels can not only make living spaces feel uncomfortable and stuffy, but can also lead to serious issues such as mold growth, wood rot, warped…
Read More7 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 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 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 MoreAfter the Rain, Use HVAC Systems To Prevent Mold Growth
In the past 12 months, severe rain has flooded many parts of the southern United States, including many communities here in Alabama. With spring turning into summer, heating and air conditioning contractors in Huntsville, AL, will frequently be doing their work in the rain. And after the storm, comes the mold. Not only will mold…
Read MoreAre There Hazardous Mold Coming from Your AC Unit
Most people expect to find mold in old carpets and basements and nearby leaky roofs. But could mold be hiding in your HVAC systems? About 70% of homes have mold in them and roughly 28% of people are genetically predisposed to mold health problems. Air conditioning mold can often be detected by musty smells in…
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