Ace Hardware Home Services Blog: Archive for June, 2020

Is Your Indoor Air as Clean as You Think?

Monday, June 29th, 2020

woman-holding-sign-asking-how-is-the-air-quality-in-your-homeWhat many homeowners in our area don’t realize is that, without the right indoor air quality solutions in place, your indoor air can actually be worse than that of outdoors. That is, it can be unhealthy to breathe. This is particularly true if you have a home that was built in the last few decades. Modern construction has allowed for highly energy-efficient spaces that help your air conditioner and heating systems work as effectively as possible but, unfortunately, leave no opportunities for indoor air to escape out, and

This is great news for your energy bills, but you could very well be sacrificing healthy indoor air to get there. Especially if you or a family member has allergies or asthma. Things like dust, dirt, pollen, pet dander and other allergens can get trapped inside with you and make even the healthiest person suffer.

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Get Yourself a New Thermostat!

Monday, June 15th, 2020

Homeowners today have an expectation when it comes to their home comfort. They expect it to be reliable, and for their climate control systems to work efficiently. Of course, this means it’s vitally important to trust professionals when it comes to the installation, repair, and maintenance of their heater and air conditioner. It also means following recommendations to ensure you’re doing your part to boost system efficiency.

There are a number of actions you can take to maintain or even increase the efficiency of your air conditioner this summer. For instance, you can make sure to always keeps blinds and curtains closed on south-facing windows during the day so that your air conditioner doesn’t cycle on so early. Another great way to boost system efficiency that not a lot of homeowners think about is to upgrade your thermostat!

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Here’s Why We Recommend a Central AC

Monday, June 1st, 2020

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Have you just been getting by with window units or inefficient portable air conditioners to try to stay cool? Are you ready to see what you’ve been missing out on? Then this is the blog post for you!

We can’t overstate the benefits of taking the plunge and starting to enjoy the comfort that a central air conditioner has to offer. Window units may have their pros—easy installation, zoned cooling—but they really can’t match everything central air conditioning can bring.

Remember though, no central air conditioning system can deliver you the best performance if you don’t have it professionally installed and serviced by a skilled and experienced professional. That’s why you should call on our team! Read on, and don’t sell yourself short anymore on the comfort you deserve.

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