Sunset Air Blog: Archive for December, 2015

Benefits of getting your air ducts cleaned during the winter.

Tuesday, December 29th, 2015

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Indoor Air Quality

A duct cleaning is a great way to improve your overall air quality. This is especially important through the winter season because added moisture in the air can make air ducts the perfect breeding ground for molds. Also, a good duct cleaning can help people who are sensitive to allergies. Breathing dirty air can have a lot of downsides. A clean duct system will ensure that you are breathing clean air.

Decreased Energy Cost

25 to 40 percent of energy costs are wasted on heating according to the U. S. Department of Energy. Debris and contaminants in your air ducts can cause your HVAC system to overwork and will also shorten it’s lifespan. In the winter season, you can definitely benefit from this added efficiency.

A Clean Home

A sure sign that your air ducts need cleaning is if you are seeing dust on surfaces shortly after you just dusted and cleaned your house. Your air is circulated 5 to 7 times per day through your ducts so it can easily disperse dust into your home regularly if not cleaned. Another sign the ducts need cleaning is dark lines under doors or around air ducts.

To schedule a duct cleaning, call 360-456-4956 today!

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Common Water Heater Problems to Watch For

Monday, December 28th, 2015

Water heaters are built to last for a long time, but they aren’t immune to problems. There are a variety of different issues that can damage the system if they are allowed to develop. It is important to be able to recognize signs that your water heater is afflicted with one of these problems, so that you can have it repaired before the damage gets worse. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some common water heater problems and their symptoms.

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Why everyone loves their ductless HVAC system

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

We continue to get great feedback on how much people love their ductless systems. Not only is there a long list of rebates for switching to ductless systems, there are many different benefits to switching to ductless. Here are just a few reasons why ductless heat systems are growing in popularity.

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Boiler Issues to Watch Out for This Winter

Monday, December 21st, 2015

Boilers are well-known for their longevity, far outlasting heating systems like furnaces on average. This is because boilers have fewer moving parts, which means that they have fewer ways for things to go wrong. Despite this, however, they are not invincible. There are a number of boiler problems that you need to watch out for this winter, as the system will be under much more stress than usual. Let’s take a look at some of those problems now.

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Watch for These Furnace Problems

Monday, December 14th, 2015

Winter is by far the most stressful time of year for furnaces, as they are used on a much more frequent basis. This makes it quite a bit more likely for problems to occur, which means that you need to be that much more vigilant at this time of year. Let’s take a look at some of the more common furnace problems that you may have to deal with.

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Install a Zone Control System to Save Energy This Winter

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Most of us rely on central forced air heating to keep warm during the winter. This method of heating, which includes furnaces and heat pumps, is popular for a number of reasons. It’s affordable, versatile, and includes a lot of different options for individual heating needs. However, it’s not perfect. Central forced air heating is a one size fits all solution, in the sense that it can either heat the entire house or none of it. This generates a couple of different issues that can both waste money and make your home more uncomfortable during the winter. Fortunately, there is a way to fix these issues. Let’s take a look at how zone control can benefit you this winter.

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