Category: HVAC

Stop Mold Growth In Your Office’s HVAC

Most of today’s businesses have an HVAC system which is harboring some level of mold growth. Mold cannot be avoided, but it is possible to keep its growth under control. The more mold, the more likely your employees will suffer from respiratory problems aggravated by the mold growth. Mold can be unnoticeable, but it could also be indicated by employees suffering from respiratory problems. This is especially probable if they already suffer from asthma, allergies or other respiratory illnesses. The best way to tackle this problem is to stop mold growth from growing to an excessive level. How To Effectively Stop Mold Growth The most effective way to control mold growth is to clean the HVAC system regularly. First turn the HVAC system off before you begin cleaning it. Clean the entire system with a disinfectant and apply a mold inhibitor. Your cleaning efforts should include the ductwork, filters and fan blades. Use a wet vacuum to clean up any standing water as mold needs water to grow. After cleaning the ductwork, filters and fan blades, you must allow them to dry thoroughly before turning the system back on. It’s important to clean and or replace the HVAC filters regularly

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HVACR Industry Instructors Try to Keep Pace With Technological Advancements

Currently, the HVACR industry is undergoing many technological advancements. As a result, HVAC instructors are struggling to devise new methods to ensure that the new era of service technicians has the relevant expertise. In the past, even when new furnaces were introduced, there were only a few different kinds of control boards that were used by all manufacturers. Thus, while there was lots of different equipment to repair, it was all basically controlled in the same way. Hence, in the old days, maintenance and repairs were reasonably straightforward. Nowadays though, manufacturers have adopted the use of high end equipment. This is based around data highways, rather than thermostat wires. Such proprietary technology is much harder to service, if you are not the dealer for the equipment. With the design, controls and virtually everything related to HVAC systems becoming more complicated, many teachers are going back to basics to train the current crop of tech students. The physics of electrical theory and applied thermodynamics never changes. Warm air flows to become cold, subcooling and superheat are vital principals, and psychrometrics is essential. Students faced with the task of repairing a new, complicated system will find their ability to implement the fundamentals

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The Importance of Regular HVAC Maintenance

Your HVAC is an important part of your home. Keeping your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer is a vital part of keeping your family happy and healthy—and a happy and healthy family means less stress for you. Like any vital appliance in your home, your HVAC system requires regular maintenance in order for it to continue running at full capacity. If you see or hear signs of heater damage such as strange noises, foul odors, or your HVAC not heating and/or cooling properly, you probably need a repair or replacement for your unit. However, regularly scheduled, preventative maintenance can prolong your HVAC’s life and keep you from having to worry about the repair or replace argument for a while. Lower Your Bills When your heater or air conditioner has to work harder to heat or cool your home, you’re spending extra money to power the unit for longer periods of time. Dust and dirt can build up inside your system and can prevent air flow from efficiently and effectively reaching all the areas of your home. When your heater and air conditioner has been properly maintained and cleaned regularly, the unit has less work to

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4 Essential Tips for Emergency HVAC Repairs

Many homeowners don’t know enough about cooling systems. Tackling air conditioning challenges becomes more intimidating. You can always call an AC repair technician to identify and fix system issues. Below are some common cooling system issues and what you can do about them before your technicians arrive. AC Won’t Turn On Check the Thermostat Settings. Your thermostat should be set below the home’s temperature. On programmable models, make sure it is not set to the hold or vacation mode pausing your active settings. Check the Power. Check your unit’s power sources. The exterior unit must be exactly plugged in, and the switch near the condenser should be set to “on”. Ensure that the breakers to the condenser and air handler are not tripped. Check the Air Filter. Clogged air filters prevent the system from firing up. Replace dirty filters or give reusable filters a good cleaning. No Cool Air Check the Air Filter. A blocked filter prevents cold air to travel through the ducts into your home. Replace your clogged air filter or clean your reusable filter. Reinsert the filter in the appropriate direction. Check the Ducts. Duct leaks reduce the supply of cool air. Duct leaks waste up to 30 percent

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Just how much money do you spend?

Ever wondered how much money you spend each year on keeping your home comfortable? Have you ever looked at your energy bill and thought to yourself I need to lower my bill? Here are two things that just might surprise you. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Give us a call today and we will be more than happy to come to your home or office to help ease your mind. Just How Much Money Do You Spend?

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What Duct Sealing Can Do For You

Your air ducts are an important part of your home comfort system. They help distribute the warm or cool air from your central HVAC system to the different areas of your home. However, did you know that between 20 to 30 percent of air moving through your duct system is lost due to leaks and holes? This can have a significant impact on both your home comfort and your energy costs. Below, we’ll talk a little bit more about how duct sealing can help you cut down on energy consumption and save more on your monthly utility bills over time. Benefits of Duct Sealing A duct system that is properly sealed will not only help make your home more comfortable, but it can also help with energy efficiency. Here are just a few of the benefits of duct sealing: Improves Home Comfort When you seal and insulate your duct system, it can help improve the level of home comfort in your living areas. You will no longer have to deal with rooms that become too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter time. Increases Home Safety Gas appliances like furnaces, water heaters, or clothes dryers will release gases such

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The Importance of Springtime HVAC Maintenance

Many homeowners take time in spring to give their homes a thorough “spring cleaning”. It is always meant to tackle every nook and cranny of your home. The components of your HVAC system need cleaning. Dirt can accumulate in its blower compartment, ducts, condenser unit, and other components, resulting in lower efficiency and poor indoor air quality. Dirt can even blow back into the living areas. MightyServ recommends scheduling these services today: Air Duct Cleaning Airborne dirt and dust remain behind in your home’s ductwork. They can blow back into your living spaces, requiring more frequent cleaning. They can also get into your HVAC, hindering performance or even damaging your system. Air Conditioner Maintenance Air conditioner maintenance is a must on any spring to-do list. Dirt removal from your system’s parts will prevent damage and performance issues. In addition, your unit will perform at peak levels, resulting in better all-around energy efficiency. It will last much longer, giving you a better return on investment. Air Conditioner Coil Cleaning Dirt and other airborne debris can get on your condenser coils. Dirty coils prevent the heat exchange process necessary to cool your home. Cleaning dirty coils will ease proper heat exchange and improve system performance.

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The benefits of going ductless

If there’s one thing people hate it’s a large utility bill. That shock of a large payment just to maintain a comfortable temperature in the home is something that has frustrated people since central air became used. Depending on the home and the setup of the HVAC system, the traditional forced-air system with its mazes of ductwork, might not be the best option. Central Air Disadvantages The drawbacks of a forced-air system aren’t limited to just a large bill. As any homeowner with central air knows, not all parts of the house will receive the same level of cooling and passive heat loss/gain from the environment. Uneven heating and cooling has led to numerous fights over control of the thermostat. You house will lose and gain heat naturally. And that heat loss doesn’t happen homogenously across the entire home, either. Rooms that share a wall with the outside sun-facing walls will naturally gain heat faster and the rooms that don’t receive sun will lose heat faster in winter. To change the temperature in one room requires you to adjust the thermostat and cool the entire house for that single room. It’s not a terribly efficient way of doing things. Speaking

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5 Common Kitchen Ingredients You Can Use to Clean Your Home

Most homeowners would like to be a little more environmentally friendly, and a great place to start is with home cleaning supplies! Luckily, mother nature has us covered, providing us with a ton of great ingredients for natural home cleaning products. You may even find that these ingredients come from very unexpected places! Read on to find out our top picks for natural, non-toxic cleaning agents that you probably already have stocked away in your kitchen pantry or refrigerator. Natural Cleaners to the Rescue! Not only will these new eco-friendly cleaners be better for the environment (and your health), they’ll prevent you from spending money on store-bought cleaning products. Take a look below for 5 of the best natural cleaning ingredients: For Expert HVAC Services, Call MightyServ If you’re in the West Los Angeles area and are in need of HVAC maintenance or repair, give the trusted experts at Canoga Park a call. We’re proud to serve the residents of this beautiful area and will provide you with exceptional services that you can count on. Call today: (818) 348-4768

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HVAC Upkeep Tips

The only way you can get the most out of your HVAC system is if you maintain it in the best way possible. However, many homeowners are lost when it comes to how their AC systems or heating setups work, simply because no one took the time to tell them about it. MightyServ has solid tips for homeowners who want to take the time to know about their heating and cooling systems and how to maintain them every month. 1. Check your filters every month. You can schedule this task along with your monthly cleaning. For units that have DIY filter cleaning capabilities, make sure to clean them every month. 2. You have to clear the furniture and blockage from all your vents to see if the air is circulating well. 3. Every month, check the batteries on your thermostat. Problems with your thermostat could make your whole system go haywire. 4. Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors every month. Ask a professional from MightyServ to check for the smoke levels and carbon monoxide levels in your home. 5. During winter months, check for ice and snow buildup in your chimney and roof. These can disrupt your HVAC system

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