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November 21, 2016

There are a number of challenges that homeowners face during the winter season. Successfully heating their homes is a big one, obviously, as is keeping the walkways free of snow. However, you also need to remember to keep the air in your home sufficiently humid, as well.

During the winter season, there is less humidity in the air than there is in the summer time. That means that you are starting out with drier air in your home. Recirculating heated air throughout the house over and over is not going to help matters. Adding humidity to the air with a whole-house humidifier in Loveland, CO, however, can.

 

The Benefits of the Whole-House Humidifier

Chances are that you’ve at least seen portable humidifier units, even if you have not used one yourself. These units may be fine for humidifying a single room, such as the baby’s nursery. When it comes to humidifying an entire house, though, the whole-house humidifier is superior in every way.

  • Convenience. You won’t have to continually refill a water tank when you use a whole-house humidifier. These systems integrate directly into the HVAC system, and are fed with a designated water line.
  • Efficiency. A whole-house humidifier is not only more effective than a portable unit, but you’ll be able to humidify the whole house more efficiently than you would when using multiple portable units, or one that you move around and run non-stop.
  • Control. It is easy to maintain the precise humidity level that you desire in your home when you use a whole-house humidifier. You won’t have to worry about injecting too much humidity in your home, which can cause its own set of problems.

Very dry air can cause a lot of trouble. Itchy skin, splitting wooden floorboards, and chipping paint are just a few that you may notice. When you do see these problems, remember that we can help. Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning is happy to provide you with outstanding whole-house humidifier services.

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The heating season really is upon us. If you use a forced-air heating system in order to keep your home warm and cozy during the coldest time of the year, you may need more than routine heating maintenance to enjoy the best heating experience possible. You may need whole-house duct cleaning in Fort Collins, CO.

If you think that you can clean out your air ducts on your own, you need to reconsider. It is a procedure that only trained professionals with the proper equipment can complete. Through the end of November, we are offering homeowners throughout the area 10% off of their duct cleaning services

Is Duct Cleaning Really Worth It?

You know that you need to have your heater tuned-up each and every year if you hope to get the best performance that it has to offer. Many homeowners wonder if duct cleaning is really worth the investment, though. In truth, it really is a case-by-case basis.

There are certain signs that may indicate that it is time for professional duct cleaning. First of all, if you’ve been in your home for a few years and have never had your ducts cleaned, it’s safe to assume that the time has come. There are a lot of factors that could influence how frequently you need to have your ducts cleaned, but every 3–5 years is a good guideline.

If you’ve noticed that your indoor air quality is on the decline, that too can mean that the time has come to have your ductwork cleaned. If there are pollutants built up in your air ducts, and you are forcing heated air through those ducts, it only stands to reason that those ducts may start to deposit pollutants in your living space.

An increase in heating costs could also be the result of dirty ducts. Air filters can clog up faster, and pollutants can build up on sensitive components within the system itself. When that happens, inefficiency can set in.

If you’re ready to have your ducts expertly cleaned while also saving some money, give Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning a call. Big enough to serve, small enough to care.

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