Can you image what life was like before air conditioning was invented? Some of the only ways to cool off were to either get doused with water, find a shady spot to sit in, or use a hand-held fan. Thankfully, a man named Willis Carrier took it upon himself to find ways to cool off and decrease humidity. The first air conditioning system was built for commercial use in 1902.
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Indoor air quality can greatly affect the health of the occupants. That is, the quality of the air can do more than just cause allergies. Dust isn't the only thing you need to be concerned about. Certain volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs, have proven to be harmful in many ways. The problem is that these VOCs come from everyday household products, from cleaning supplies, fuels, paints, and other things found inside pretty much every home.
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If you have noticed that your home is humid, then you could be wondering if there is anything that you can do about it. After all, an overly humid home, which is often a big problem during the summer, can cause your home to feel uncomfortably sticky and hot. Before you can do anything about the excessive humidity, however, you have to determine why the humidity is a problem in the first place.
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Professional HVAC services are quite affordable, and very worthwhile if you are trying to reduce your monthly HVAC expenses. That is, investing in an annual (or more frequent) service visit can tuneup your heating and cooling, making them much more energy efficient. This article explains three great professional HVAC services that will all cost less than $100 each. These are all necessarily jobs that you don't need to have done every year, but they can all improve your system.
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Suddenly your home has gone from toasty warm to cool and uncomfortable. The furnace is on the fritz and you're not sure if professional heating services are absolutely necessary. With the ever-growing number of do-it-yourself or DIY videos online, you've seen clips that make it seem like home heating repair services are a thing of the past. But is that really true?
While there are some basics that homeowners can take care of themselves, when your furnace fails it's more than likely that you'll need an expert.
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