Changing the air filter in your HVAC system is an essential part of maintaining your unit. The filter is responsible for removing contaminants from your system and allowing for proper airflow. Filters come in many different shapes, sizes, materials, and prices. The size and shape will be determined by the system, but the materials and price depend on your preference. Here are some things to consider from the team at Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc.
As homeowners, we have a checklist of things around the house that need to be done regularly. Things like mowing the lawn, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathrooms are pretty easy to remember – you can see when they need to be done. However, there are a few household chores that aren’t so noticeable and are, therefore, harder to remember. That’s why your friends at Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc. are here to remind you that it’s probably time to change your HVAC filter and let you know why it’s so important that you do!
September in Indiana means just one thing – fall is just around the corner! Because September weather is usually fairly mild in Indiana, it is the perfect time to schedule your annual furnace tune-up with Quality Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Preventative maintenance of your furnace will ensure a warm and cozy home all winter long. When your HVAC system is running well, it is easy to take it for granted and assume that it will always work well. However, it’s important to take care of your furnace now, so you don’t get caught in the cold this winter.
Spring is in the air in Central Indiana and homeowners everywhere are preparing for warmer temperatures. However, unless you’re brand new to Indiana weather, you know that there are limited days of the year when a home can be kept at a comfortable temperature using only open windows and fans. Soon the temperatures will sore into the 90’s and your family will be begging for the sweet relief of the air conditioner. However, before you turn on your unit for the first time this spring, there are a few things that need to be done. Following the three steps listed below, recommended by your friends at Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc., will ensure that your home is kept cool as the temperatures rise.
Allergens in your home can be made worse if you have poor indoor air quality. Itchy and watery eyes, congestion, coughing, and headaches make most people miserable. There are several simple things you can do in your home to improve the indoor air quality and thus, improve your respiratory health. The heating and air experts at Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc. recommend taking these steps toward improving the air quality in your home.
Maintaining the ideal indoor air humidity should be a priority for every homeowner, no matter what part of the country you live in. Indoor air that is too humid or too dry can have negative effects on your health, comfort, and the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning unit. Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor present in air, expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature. As temperatures go up or down, the capacity of the air to hold water changes. It can be difficult to manage the indoor air humidity throughout the seasons, so here are some tips from the heating and air experts at Quality Plumbing & Heating, Inc.