Did you know that certain chemicals in your home’s air can cause the corrosion of your air conditioner or heat pump’s coils? What about humidity? Every time the inside air from your home passes over the coils in…
Ever wonder why we have such a bad mosquito problem in the Tennessee Valley? Mosquitos are attracted to areas of heavy rain and warm temperatures. They are warm-weather pests that cause misery for so many. As there isn’t much we…
It’s that time of year again—when students head off to college and parents find themselves with an “empty nest.” It can be a time for both celebration and sadness, for parents and kids alike. This transition can have…
Here in the Tennessee Valley, we’re used to sticky, humid summer weather. But lately we had a stretch of hot, dry weather. Over this past winter, we had some very cold and dry weather, along with our…
Have you ever checked the weather forecast and seen a message that says “Air Quality Alert”? Or maybe it said something like “High Ozone Day” or “Code Orange Air Day”? These are all terms that are used to…
There’s a gif going around online that shows a central air conditioner unit with flames shooting out the top of it. If you’ve seen it, you may have wondered, how did that happen?? And how can I make…
Planes, trains, and automobiles isn’t just the name of a classic movie. It’s also a list of some of the major culprits in the emission of “near-source” air pollution in this country. According to the EPA, approximately 45…
When Willis Carrier invented the modern air conditioner in 1902. No one could have predicted how the development of air conditioning would change the course of history. The spread of air conditioning technology around the world has had far-reaching impacts…
Way back in the 1970s, research began on a phenomenon that seemed to be happening more and more. Workers in newly constructed office buildings were getting sick with a wide range of symptoms, which seemed to disappear when…
Filtration When you think of filtration in your HVAC system, you may just think about the return intake filter that you change every month. But while that filter is an essential part of your HVAC system, it can only…