Air Assurance
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Your HVAC system is vital to maintaining a livable home environment. However, it also poses a fire hazard, particularly if it isn’t maintained properly. Let’s take a look at the common causes of HVAC fires. Gas Leaks Natural gas leaks and explosions are a common cause of HVAC fires and more than a dozen deaths every …
As a responsible homeowner, you’re always looking for new and better ways to improve the effectiveness of your HVAC system and save on your utility bills through better efficiency. Today, we thought it’d be a great idea if we explained how the use of HVAC diffusers in various rooms of your home can help you …
Consistent temperature control and healthy indoor air quality throughout your home rely on HVAC ductwork basics to get the job done. The blower in a typical residential air handler continuously circulates over 1,000 cubic feet per minute of conditioned air as long as the system is cycled on. Here are some HVAC ductwork basics that …
Your home most likely has a central, forced-air HVAC unit. Learn how this operates and why you need supply and return vents.
One of the unfamiliar terms you may encounter as a homeowner is “air exchange rate.” Understanding what the term means is vital, because it’s a key factor in how well your HVAC system heats and cools, and whether you and your family enjoy a comfortable, healthy living environment. Air Exchange Rate Basics Air exchange rates, …
Your air conditioner’s condensate drain line is a critical component on Oklahoma summer days. In addition to cooling the air inside your home, the central A/C also extracts water vapor from the air. Lots of it. On a humid day, the evaporator coil sealed inside the indoor air handler can produce many gallons of liquid …
Don't let cold weather interfere the comfort of your home. Learn how to defrost your air conditioner unit the safe way.
When winter arrives and you need to run the heating system to stay warm and comfortable, the humidity in your indoor air can drop too low. This occurs because cold winter air doesn’t hold moisture very well, and heating it makes the problem even worse. Excessively low humidity in your home can cause various health-related …
If you’re dealing with common problems associated with dry air in your Broken Arrow home, then chances are you’re already using a humidifier. Humidifiers are an indispensable tool in restoring indoor moisture and tackling dry air-related issues, including skin irritation, dry throat and even static electricity buildup. Unfortunately, mineral buildup caused by lime scale and …
It’s normal to hear some noise coming from your air vents when the HVAC system is running. If the usual noise volume increases, or you start to hear flapping, rattling or high-pitched sounds from the supply vents, return grilles or ceiling diffusers, it’s likely due to an increase in pressure caused by airflow restrictions somewhere …
