Improving Your Air Quality This Spring

March 9, 2023

Living in a home with poor air quality can have an adverse impact on your long-term health and quality of life. You may find you’re frequently coughing or wheezing, feeling itchy, or struggling with chest pain. It also increases your risk of serious conditions like lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory infections. Here are a few easy ways you can effectively improve your air quality to benefit your health. Establish Regular Cleaning Routine Hair, dirt, and other particulates can build up in your carpets, around your living spaces, and in the corners of your home over

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3 Negative Affects of Poor Indoor Air Quality

February 17, 2023

Bad indoor air quality in a house can often result in many negative health effects. These problems can often get much worse over time, which is why it’s important to look at ways to improve the quality of indoor air. Reaching out to a local HVAC company is a great way to test the quality of air in your home while developing a plan to make improvements to ensure you and your family stay healthy. Here are some of the most negative impacts of poor indoor air quality. 1. Respiratory Issues Poor indoor

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Steps for Replacing the Filter in Your Furnace

January 16, 2023

Installing an air filter in your furnace is a relatively simple task that most homeowners can complete themselves. If you have any questions about the process, our trained technicians will be more than happy to assist you. Read on to find out how to replace the filter in your heating system. Locate the Filter The filter compartment in your furnace is typically located on the return air duct or blower compartment. The location of the filter compartment will vary depending on the make and model of your heater. Remove the Old

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Evaluating the Energy Efficiency of Electric Versus Gas Heaters

December 20, 2022

If it’s time to consider replacing the heater in your Sherwood home, you may weigh the pros and cons of an electric versus a gas heater. Both electric and gas heaters are efficient, and each has pros and cons that you should consider when upgrading. Differences Between Electric and Gas Heaters Gas heaters burn fuel such as LPG, oil, or natural gas to heat your home. Electric heaters can either be separate heating appliances for each room in your home that radiate heat or a central electric heater that uses forced air to warm the

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Why a Space Heater Is Never an Acceptable Substitute for a Furnace

November 19, 2022

Having your furnace fail in your Sherwood, Arkansas home is no small matter. Although you might be tempted to eke out the winter with the meager comforts of a space heater, using one of these appliances as a sole heating source is dangerous. Whether your furnace is underperforming or not performing at all, a low-cost space heater is never a suitable alternative. Keep reading to find out why. Space Heaters Can Only Be Used Under Supervision Unlike furnaces, you can’t turn your space heater on and leave the room. More importantly, you can’t fall asleep while

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Why Is My Furnace Making an Annoying Whistling Sound?

October 19, 2022

Although advances in furnace technology allow your furnace to run quietly, it will still make some noise during operation. However, certain noises, like a whistling sound from your furnace, are abnormal and require further inspection. Why Is My Furnace Making a Whistling Noise? If your furnace is making a sound akin to a high-pitched tuning fork, this could indicate that air is escaping from somewhere in the system. There might be a loose connection in the ductwork, or you may have added a new component to the furnace that possesses more power than the previous component,

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What’s the Effect of Ceiling Height on Air Conditioner’s Efficiency?

September 13, 2022

The air conditioner is one of the most energy-intensive appliances in the home, and its efficiency can significantly impact your electricity bill. Ceiling height can affect an air conditioner’s efficiency in several ways, including how well it circulates air and how much heat it loses to the attic. Effects of High Ceilings Higher ceilings can make a room feel more spacious and open, but they can also pose a challenge for air conditioners. The taller the ceiling, the harder it is for the air conditioner to circulate air throughout the room. This can lead to hot

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5 Benefits of Installing New Ductwork in Your Home

August 15, 2022

If your home is more than a few decades old, chances are that its ductwork is also quite old. In this case, it may be time to consider installing new ductwork. Here are five of the potential benefits of doing so. 1. Improved Efficiency One of the main reasons to install new ductwork is improved efficiency. Older ductwork can be leaky, allowing conditioned air to escape into attics, crawl spaces, and other areas of your home. This not only wastes energy but can also make your home less comfortable. 2. Better

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Why You Should Replace Your Old HVAC System During the Off-Season

July 26, 2022

Sometimes it is easy to determine when to buy and install a new and efficient HVAC system. Other times the choice is not always so cut and dry. Installing a new system in the fall or spring will save you money and give you peace of mind. Read on to discover why you should have your worn-out HVAC system replaced during the off-season. Your Trusted HVAC Company Is Readily Available Here in Sherwood, winters are freezing and wet, and the summers are muggy and unforgiving. That means that area residents heavily rely on their HVAC systems

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What Do HVAC Dampers Do?

June 13, 2022

It’s never too late to learn more about your home’s HVAC system. Dampers are one of the most overlooked parts of your ductwork. Learning more about dampers can improve your home’s temperature control and energy usage. HVAC System Dampers Dampers are found on a variety of appliances, from grills to wood stoves to HVAC systems. This part is often plate-shaped and can help you restrict airflow in the ductwork. Dampers are similar to registers but have a much bigger impact. Rather than cutting off airflow to a singular room, dampers allow you to close off entire

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