HVAC - Atlanta Home Improvement

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Cooler months, heaters and burning smells

Q. Why is there a burning smell when I turn the heat on for the first time each year? A. This is common. After a long period of time without use, dust and other debris can settle on the heat

What You Can Do To Protect Your Indoor Air Quality

Q: What can negatively affect my indoor air quality, and what can I do to protect it? A: Indoor air contaminants can originate within your home or be drawn in from the outdoors. Some examples of contaminants include pollen, dust, fungal

What are SEER Ratings and Why To Keep Them in Mind

Q: Why should I keep SEER ratings in mind when choosing a new HVAC system? A: SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio, which is basically the ‘gas mileage’ of the air conditioner. So, the higher the number, the cheaper

The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

Q: What’s one of the biggest benefits of having a smart thermostat? A: The advantage of a smart thermostat is its ability to learn a household’s patterns and adjust heating and cooling according to when a home is occupied or

How to Choose the Best Heating System for You

Q: What type of heating system should I get and why? A: We recommend variable speed furnaces with variable speed compressors. A variable speed heating system controls airflow to provide better temperature, humidity control and air distribution. Compared to a

Why Bigger Isn’t Better When it Comes To HVAC

Q: Does a larger HVAC system offer better performance? A: Bigger is not only not better, it may be worse. Your heating and air conditioning must be matched to your living space. Geography, square footage, insulation value, window type and

5 Ways to Make Your Home Healthier

Studies show that indoors, the very place where Americans spend about 90 percent of their time, has pollutants two to five times higher than outdoors. Poor ventilation, synthetic building materials, and cleaners are all culprits that can lead to elevated