If you constantly notice condensation in your garage, you may have a humidity problem on your hands. Since mold and mildew may start to grow when your garage is humid, it's important to get moisture problems in check as soon as possible. Here are some tips that can help keep your garage safe and dry.
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Spring is a great time to get some work done around your Fort Wayne home, including many of those home maintenance tasks you've been putting off over the winter. While you're making your list, make sure to contact your HVAC contractor to get your system ready for spring. Here are some items your professional will likely complete:
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Maximizing energy savings in your home requires a concerted effort to actually conserve more energy. Read through these common home energy myths to make sure your energy-saving efforts don’t go unrewarded.
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You're probably familiar with the benefits of keeping your heating and cooling system well maintained. Equipment components kept in good condition perform more efficiently and can save you more money with a longer lifespan. To enjoy these benefits, you need to schedule HVAC maintenance at least once a year.
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Your New Haven home should feel both safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, indoor allergy triggers may leave you feeling a bit under the weather, with a host of mild to severe symptoms. Knowing how to recognize these triggers is the key to reducing your exposure and allergy symptoms.
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Are you getting the most out of your heat pump? If you haven’t scheduled preventative maintenance yet this year, the answer to this question is probably no. Maintenance keeps your heat pump in prime condition by ensuring optimal performance in a comfortable home. Consider the various ways you can take care of your heat pump throughout the season and why a professional tune-up is so important.
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Dry air is a common problem for many people, particularly during the winter months. The ideal humidity in your home should be around 40 to 60 percent. You can check you home's humidity level with a bit of simple science. Just fill a glass with ice water and wait three minutes to see if condensation forms on the outside of the glass. If not, your home is too dry. Fortunately, a home humidifier can improve your comfort and health in many ways.
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You count on electricity to operate a variety of appliances in your home. Utilities are often the second highest bill you have to pay every month, second only to your mortgage. If your bills seem like they're constantly climbing every month, read on to discover how you can lower your them today.
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Maintaining a balanced humidity level in your home is important for keeping your space healthy and your indoor air quality high. When you've got too much humidity in your home, you could be providing a breeding ground for bacteria, mold and mildew. However, if you don't have enough, you'll see the effects in excess dust, throat and lung irritation and a worse-than-usual flu season. Having a professional perform a humidity test can help you understand how to balance humidity in your home.
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The sight of flame rollouts in your gas furnace may be alarming—and it should be. Flames exuding from your burner and combustion chamber is a fire hazard, presenting a definite danger to your furnace components. In normal operation, all burner flame action should be restricted to the combustion chamber and should appear as a clean, blue flame emitted by the burner jets.
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The household comfort provided by your boiler should be felt, not heard. Sounds emanating from a boiler can indicate anything from a minor maintenance issue to a major malfunction. Whatever the source, fixing boiler noises is a job for a qualified HVAC professional. The gas-fired burner flame and the hazards posed by deadly combustion byproducts, like carbon monoxide gas, make boiler diagnosis and repair a professional project.
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Have you noticed an unpleasant odor creeping through your home recently? It could be coming from your high efficiency HVAC system. Though they’re great systems that can save your thousands of dollars, high efficiency systems can sometimes suffer from one aptly-named condition -- dirty sock syndrome.
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Whether your gas furnace is old or new, it will only be as efficient as the environment it's placed in. Simple energy-saving habits, such as changing your filter regularly, are just as important as broader efficiency upgrades, like air sealing and insulating your home. The following tips can help your furnace reach and maintain peak efficiency for greater comfort and lower energy bills.
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There are many factors to weigh when shopping for a new heating system. The energy source, for one, must be available. Additionally, system size and heat output should adequately meet, but not exceed your home’s load. In some instances, you may also consider additional services when applicable, such as home cooling and water heating.
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The accumulation of mold in your home can have a negative effect on the quality of your air, and it can be especially harmful to any household members who suffer from respiratory issues, such as allergies or asthma. One way to control mold growth is by installing UV lights, which can work by either filtering mold from circulating air or preventing buildup in your HVAC system.
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If you view your closet space as just another room in your home, it's easy to see how it may become damp. In comparison to other rooms in your Fort Wayne home, the ratio of air space in your closet to the amount of wall space is quite low, resulting in a lack of circulation. Read on for some great tips on how to prevent moisture problems quickly and easily.
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While warm weather is still a few months away, if your central air conditioner wasn't doing its job last summer, it's not too early to start thinking about a replacement. You might even find some deals leftover from last year. However, buying a new air conditioner isn't a decision that should be made lightly.
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Indiana homeowners depend on their HVAC systems to stay warm and comfortable through the heating months. Considering that home heating accounts for 45 to 55 percent of the typical energy budget, there is also financial incentive to maintain a well-operating HVAC system with a seasonal inspection.
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The amount of water vapor in the home is a very important component of indoor air quality. When there is too much water vapor, mold, mildew and other micro-organisms proliferate. When air is too dry, such as during the winter, comfort and health suffer from side effects like dry and itchy eyes, sore throat, fatigue and more. Read on to learn how a home humidifier can alleviate dry indoor air and return comfort to your home.
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If the electric furnace in your Fort Wayne home is on the fritz, there are a few things you can try before calling a professional for help. To troubleshoot your electric furnace, just start with the least complex system. Don't get overwhelmed, and remember that help from your local HVAC expert is just a phone call away.
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