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  • week of March 8, 2010 - Can an air cleaning system help allergy sufferers? Recent studies show that the Trane CleanEffects, a whole-house air cleaner, removes more than 99% of dust, pollen, dander and other irritants from the filtered air in your home. This means that a Trane CleanEffects can be a powerful solution for helping battle allergies at home, where you and your family may be exposed to irritants that circulate in the air you breathe indoors.
  • week of March 1, 2010 - What problems can be caused by a too large or too small system? An oversized system will cost more to install and because it will have a shorter run time, your home will experience improper humidity control and large temperature swings. However an undersized system will be constantly running so you will have higher energy costs, reduced comfort in your home and the system will have a shorter life.
  • week of February 22, 2010 - Why is a load calculation important? A proper load calculation is the key to customizing your comfort solution. Experts agree - there is absolutely no other way to ensure your family's comfort, health and safety. ENERGY STAR says - a good contractor WILL NOT size your equipment solely on square footage or assume your existing equipment was sized properly. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY website states - it is the contractor's job to perform the correct sizing calculation of the home.
  • week of February 15, 2010 - Why can't I just get a quote for a new system over the phone? There are many variables in system replacement; including the age of your current system, the size and the energy efficiency of your home, your current duct system and your lifestyle. The best recommendations for your home's system replacement will come after a comfort consultant visits your home and is able to provide you with a custom design.
  • week of February 1, 2010 - Can snow and ice damage my outdoor unit? While you should always try to keep snow, ice and leaves away from your outdoor unit, it is especially important if you have a heat pump. Anything on the top or sides of a heat pump can restrict air flow and possibly damage the unit. Look at the outdoor heat pump after bad weather for signs of ice or snow.  If the heat pump is covered in ice or snow, it should be removed for it to work properly. Turn the thermostat to Emergency heat or off and carefully attempt to remove the snow and ice.  You can pour cold or warm water over the unit to melt the snow and ice, do not use any sharp objects to pick or knock the ice off of the heat pump. This could cause severe damage to the unit. Once the unit is clear of snow and ice turn the thermostat bock to its normal setting, if the unit ices up again, call for service.
  • week of January 25, 2010 - Why is a whole house humidifier good for my home? If your house is too dry, you may need a humidifier to add moisture to your home. Dry air wicks moisture out of porous material, such as wood, including hardwood floors, and can cause splitting and cracking. Your home and its contents can benefit from careful humidifying, especially wooden musical pieces such as pianos, violins and cellos, antique furniture and even moldings and other woodwork.
  • week of January 18, 2010 - Will a whole house humidifier make me more comfortable? A host of health issues can plague you if your house isn't properly humidified during the heating season. Heated air is dry air - and dry air with a humidity level below 30% can cause respiratory irritation, uncomfortably dry nasal passages, nosebleeds and chapped and itchy skin. It can also aggravate conditions such as allergies and asthma. Experts agree that a humidity level of 30% is optimal and when you're running your heating system, that means running a humidifier too.
  • week of January 11, 2010 - Change your air filter regularly. A clean filter will prevent dust and dirt from building up on the system, which will not only help your system run better; it can prevent expensive repairs and early system failure.
  • week of January 4, 2010 - Before you call for emergency service we recommend trying these 3 tips; they may save you money and time.
    • Check the thermostat to verify that it is working. If the thermostat screen is blank, check to see if it has batteries, some models do, and replace if necessary. If the screen is flashing a "code" write the information down and turn the system off then back on again to see if it "resets".
    • Check your breaker box to verify the breaker is on.
    • Check outdoor fuses or disconnect.

 

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