Sunset Air Blog: Archive for July, 2016

Why a Humidifier May be a Good Idea This Summer

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Washington isn’t exactly a desert climate, so at first the idea of installing a humidifier in your home may seem a bit daft. Why add more humidity to a hot season, right? Well, if you know a bit about how air conditioners work, it is not actually that crazy. Let’s take a look at why it may be a good idea to install a humidifier in your home this summer.

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Signs You Need a New Water Heater

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Water heaters can last many years, provided that you take proper care of them. However, no matter how well you take care of your water heater, you will eventually need a new one. It is important that you be able to identify the signs that your water heater is reaching the end of its life, so that you can replace it before it fails completely. You don’t want to be suddenly without hot water, after all. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need a new water heater.

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Do I Need a New Ductless System?

Monday, July 11th, 2016

Ductless systems can last a pretty long time, as long as you take care of them. However, they don’t last forever. If your ductless system doesn’t have enough life left in it to get you through this summer, it’s best that you be able to recognize the signs now. You don’t want to have it break down on you unexpectedly, and leave you without air conditioning in the middle of one of the hottest months on record. So let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need a new ductless system.

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How Your Water Heater Prevents Itself From Rusting

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Any system that deals with large amounts of water must eventually deal with the problem of rust. With the amount of water that water heaters deal with on a regular basis, it’s a wonder that they last longer than a couple of years before rusting into a scrap pile. Why don’t they, though? What causes a water heater to last so much longer than it should, despite its exposure to that much water? Read on to find out.

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