Every time you take a breath in your home, you’re inhaling millions of microscopic airborne contaminants. Some of these contaminants include dust, pollen, germs, mold spores, and dander. Normally, these contaminants are widespread enough that your body can easily defend against them. During the winter, though, people tend to seal their homes to make it easier to stay warm. When that happens, it makes it much more likely that you will experience the negative effects of those contaminants. Prolonged exposure to high enough levels of these contaminants can result in allergy attacks, flu, asthma, and a range of other health problems. The best way to handle these issues is to install an air purifier in your home.
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for November, 2016
Why an Air Purifier Might be a Good Idea
Monday, November 28th, 2016Which Water Heater Would Serve You Best
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016There are a number of different water heater types available on the market, each of which is suited to a different set of needs. If you’re looking for a new water heater, you may be feeling overwhelmed right now by the sheer number of options. Fortunately, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Read on to find out which water heater might serve you best.
The Problem of Boiler Kettling
Monday, November 21st, 2016Is your boiler making a strange sound, like a giant, sinister tea kettle? If so, you should call for repairs right away. That sound is a problem called kettling, and it’s a serious threat to the health of your boiler. Let’s take a look at why boiler kettling happens in the first place, and what it can do if you leave it alone for long enough.
Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repairs
Monday, November 14th, 2016The days are getting colder, which means you’re probably relying on your heat pump more and more often in order to stay comfortable. More demand means more strain on the system, which means a greater chance of problems developing. The sooner you catch these problems, the more damage to the system you’ll be able to prevent. Keep an eye out for the following signs that your heat pump is in trouble.
Furnace Issues to Watch for
Monday, November 7th, 2016Heating season is here, which means more demand and strain on furnaces. More strain means more wear and tear, resulting in more problems. If you want to protect your furnace from these issues, you’re going to need to catch them early. The best way to do that is to know the various symptoms. Let’s take a look at some of those symptoms now.