Air Assurance
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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 …
Learn the difference between the two types of ducts that run through the walls of your home so you have a better understanding of how your HVAC works.
Your septic system is comprised of pipes leading from your home to your septic tank, solid piping leading from your tank to a field bed and a perforated sewer drain pipe for drainage. Since improper placement of this pipe can cause sewer backup or clogs, knowing how to install one properly before undertaking this project is very important. First, if …
