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How To Find a Quality HVAC Contractor

Most homeowners know that the comfort of their home relies on having a heating or cooling system that is able to keep their home a comfortable temperature. Of course, quality equipment can be an important part of the reliability of your home’s HVAC system, but an experienced and dependable HVAC contractor is also important. In fact, now is the perfect time to call in a professional HVAC contractor for end of summer air conditioning maintenance. One of the best ways to find a leading HVAC contractor is to ask family or friends for recommendations. After all, if someone you know and trust is able to recommend a contractor, you are already ahead of the game. If you don’t have any recommendations to start from, contact some of the contractors in your area and ask for references. However, it is important that once you get these references that you actually call and ask questions. Find out what type of work was done, if it was done on time and if there were any problems. Of course, any HVAC contractor you consider should be licensed and insured to perform their services in your area. Leading HVAC contractors also offer quality products, such

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Air purification

Most heating and air conditioning systems use a basic 1: air filter. These filters were never designed to improve air quality. They were designed to help keep the equipment clean. The average filter only removes 3-5% of the particles that pass through it. Today, we have many different types of filters available to help remove large amounts of particulate from the air. Air Purifiers Services in MightyServ If you suffer from allergies, asthma, hay fever or other respiratory problem, we have solutions that can greatly improve your quality of life. For the most extreme cases we can even provide affordable equipment designed to remove weapon grade anthrax from your air. We offer a variety of air purifiers designed to improve the air quality of your home or business. Below find the specifications for one of our most popular brands of purifiers: INFINITY AIR PURIFIERPeformance: MERV 15Warranty: 5-year limitedEfficiency: Rated Airflow (cubic feet/minute) 1600 or 2000Technology: Pressure Drop (in wc) at Rated Airflow 0.25, Type Three-stage electronic and mediaAesthetics: Paint Epoxy Coated Cabinet, Heavy Gage Steel Installation, Up-flow, Down-flow, Horizontal Give us a call and we will be happy to help.

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History of Air Conditioning: Keeping Cool Through the Centuries

In 1902, Willis Carrier invented the first modern electrical air conditioner. However, previous generations had their own ways of fighting the heat and keeping themselves cool during the summer. Throughout human history, people have come up with ingenious ways to stay cool during the hottest times of the year. Geothermal and Water Cooling: Everything Old Is New Again In almost every way, human technology has advanced by light-years since the Stone Age. However, state-of-the-art geothermal cooling relies on the same principle that our cave-dwelling ancestors understood millennia ago: it’s cooler underground. The earliest humans dug burrows or settled in existing caves in order to escape the heat above ground. Water cooling is another piece of technology that we associate with modern air conditioning, but this idea is as old as the Pyramids—literally. The ancient Egyptians used to hang wet reeds in their windows so that the water would cool the breezes sweeping in from the hot Nile River valley. The Invention of the Fan Moving air has a greater cooling effect on the skin than stationary air, which is why breezes feel so delightful on hot days. Centuries ago, people realized they could make their own breezes with the use

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Duct Sealing to Keep Bugs and Rodents Out

Keeping a home in great shape and free of rodents isn’t always easy. Mice and other rodents can easily get into your home and destroy your property. They will destroy your wall, insulation and even pose health risks to you and others living in your house. Most rodents use your home’s duct system to move from one room to another, destroying most of your property along the way The duct system is perfect for these pests to move inconspicuously, and without proper measures, they will continue damaging your property in various ways. Problem with pest control is that rodents can gain access to your home in many ways, making it hard to get rid of them entirely. Mice are known to fit into small vent and duct gaps due to their flexible bodies. We can help you seal all these gaps to ensure you home is 100% rodent free. Learn More About Our Duct Sealing Service Using Poison Is Not Necessarily The Best Option One of the most common ways people get rid of mice and other rodents is by using poison. While this is an effective way of destroying them, it might end up causing you even more problems.

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A guide to hvac packaged systems

The right heating and cooling system can make a major difference in the comfort level of your home as well as your monthly energy bill. Depending on your heating and cooling needs, a packaged system may work best for some spaces. Before you invest in a new system for your home or office, consider the merits of an HVAC packaged system from a well-known brand such as Carrier. What Makes An HVAC Packaged System Different? A packaged HVAC system is a form of centralized heating and air conditioning. Instead of a system featuring a distinct furnace and air conditioner, a packaged system combines both functions within a single unit. Like a traditional centralized air conditioning system, a packaged system features an outdoor unit with an indoor coil and may also include a heat pump used for heating and cooling. Common types of packaged systems include: Packaged Heat Pumps Featuring a heat pump and an air handler, this type of unit delivers heating and cooling needs in areas that rarely experience below-freezing temperatures. Packaged Air Conditioners These completely electric systems feature an air handler and an air conditioning unit and offer heating and cooling capabilities. Packaged Gas And Electric Systems If

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Warnings on Portable Air Conditioners

As summer heats up in California, many people seek air conditioning solutions for their homes. Portable air conditioner units may seem appealing at first, but several factors make them less attractive than window units. At MightyServ, were committed to connecting clients with the best possible units for their spaces. Before investing in a portable AC, review the FAQs below and feel free to reach out with any questions. How Portable Are These AC Units? We’ve found that portable AC units aren’t as mobile as advertised. Frequently displayed without hoses and marketed as no-installation systems, these units seem like quick, easy cooling solutions. However, all AC units work by dispersing warm air outside the building, which presents some difficulties when it comes to portable devices. Window AC units employ coolants to move heat from inside the home into coils outside the house, where it’s expelled. A portable device works similarly, except the coils are indoors. A hose resembling a clothing dryer vent hose must connect to the coils. Warm air travels through these tubes and is released outside. In combination with its 50- to 80-pound weight, this large hose attachment makes portable AC units less mobile. Because the tube must connect

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The Dangers of Counterfeit R-22

Incidents of counterfeit R-22 are on the rise—with dangerous and costly results. MightyServ cares about our clients, and we want to ensure they have the best information available. Consider the following before buying or recharging an AC unit. Learning About R-22 R-22 is the refrigerant inside many air conditioning units; the refrigerant is composed of liquids and gases with cooling properties. The refrigerant has a negative impact on the ozone layer when emitted from cooling units. As a result, the government mandated that production must slow down and come to a halt by 2020. Recycled R-22 will remain legal after the cutoff. However, timeframe of the completed phase-out will depend on contractors turning in the refrigerant for recycling, making it difficult to determine how much will be available. Decreased availability of R-22 caused its price to soar. In 1998, a pound of R-22 cost about $10, but by 2013, the same amount cost approximately $50—and prices have continued to climb. Lower availability and higher costs led to a growing counterfeit industry, which presents serious risks. Understanding The Dangers Of Counterfeit R-22 Counterfeit R-22 usually contains combinations of hydrocarbons that make it flammable. Fake versions of the approved alternative R410 (M099

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What is two-stage heating?

As you start to explore heating options for your home or office, you may need to think about the types of furnaces on the market. A two-stage heating furnace may work best in settings requiring improved efficiency and a subtler heating experience. This is what you need to know to decide if a two-stage furnace is right for your space. What Two-Stage Heating Actually Means Furnace stages refer to the amount of heat allowed to pass through the system. A valve controls the burner, and different settings change the position of the valve to influence the heat output. Most furnaces (single-stage furnaces) have one setting: you can turn them on or off. When using a single stage system on milder days, an owner may notice the system cutting on and off frequently to maintain the desired indoor temperature. Two-stage heating systems, on the other hand, have a setting in addition to the on/off position. In a two-stage system, thermostat settings can completely or partially open the valve to allow heat to pass through. At the fully open stage, the furnace operates on high. At the partially open stage, the furnace releases a reduced level of heat (at about 65% of

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Do I Really Have to Think About Asbestos in 2016? Here’s What You Need to Consider

Researchers in the United States started recognizing the dangers of asbestos in the early 20thcentury. Still many major industries continued to use asbestos to create structures and goods throughout the 20th century, hitting its peak in the U.S. from 1940 to 1975. Though the Environmental Protection Agency banned products containing asbestos in 1989, most of this ban was lifted in 1991. The United States stopped producing asbestos in 2002, but it still imports approximately 3,000 tons per year. This may cause you to wonder, is asbestos still something to worry about in 2016? What You Need to Know About Asbestos Many people are not aware that asbestos is still being used in the United States as most commercial uses of asbestos are still allowed. Here’s what you need to know about asbestos and whether or not it still poses a threat to you and your family. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of minerals that are made up of long, thin fibers, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. These minerals occur naturally in six different forms, mostly in underground rock. Asbestos is a highly durable material that is resistant to heat, fire, and chemical damage. The material works

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Improve Home Efficiency With These HVAC New Year’s Resolutions

Each year, people all over the country make New Year’s resolutions to help them improve their life over the course of the next year. But what about your home? There are many things that MightyServ homeowners can do to save energy and in turn, cut heating and cooling costs this year. Why not create some HVAC New Year’s resolutions? Below, we’ll offer a few tips for saving more energy in 2017. Energy-Saving HVAC New Year’s Resolutions Let’s face it. Much like any other resolution you might make for the new year, saving energy takes some time and effort. However, cutting back on energy usage in the home can offer big payoffs in the long run by lowering your heating and cooling costs over time. Here are the top 3 HVAC New Year’s resolutions you should make this year to save more energy: Most homeowners know that they need to routinely check and clean or change their air filters. However, not every homeowner is as vigilante about this as they should be. Clogged or dirty filters reduce air flow and can cause your air conditioner or heater to work harder than it should to keep your home comfortable. This can have a drastic impact

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