Category Archives: Air Ducts

Ten Steps You Can Start Taking Now To Breathe Easier In Your Home

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 25, 2011

In southern Oregon and northern California, when the weather doesn’t permit you to open your windows and doors, you should be able to trust your indoor air quality. Irritants such

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Your Fall To-Do List: Check Your Ductwork And Vents For Seven Common Problems

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 6, 2011

Every fall, it’s important to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. You should include an inspection of your ductwork and vents in your winter preparations, to ensure that

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What Factors Contribute To Furnace-Filter Efficiency?

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 29, 2011

A number of factors contribute to the overall efficiency level of your furnace filter. The thickness of the fibers that make up the filter come into play as well as

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A Guide To Managing Fall Allergies

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 22, 2011

Fall allergies can be a problem for southern Oregon and northern California residents. If you often experience a number of symptoms — sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and sore throat

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Seal Your Ductwork, And You Can Plug The Drain On Your Pocketbook

By Lyn Cate | Published: August 2, 2011

The typical home in Northern California and Southern Oregon loses about 20 percent of the air running through its forced air heating and cooling system due to ductwork leaks, holes

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Need Energy Savings? Try Duct Sealing

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 28, 2011

The ductwork traveling through your home has a huge impact on the temperature in your living space. Inefficiently sealed ductwork can leak a lot of air and make your heating

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Attack Problems With These Strategies And Improve Indoor Air Quality

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 21, 2011

Springtime is here in southern Oregon and northern California, and your allergy symptoms might have you looking for ways to breathe easier. By taking a few basic steps to improve

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Heat Pump Air Conditioning Features You Won’t Want To Live Without

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 5, 2011

For our relatively moderate climate in the southern Oregon and northern California area — heat pumps offer a highly efficient alternative to standard furnaces and air conditioners.

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Get Preventive Maintenance Now To Avoid Problems Later

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 1, 2011

Preventive maintenance is an economical way to make sure your home comfort system will be there for you when you need it this summer here in the northern California and

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