Spring is just around the corner...
What you can do to help your heating or cooling products run smooth during the seasons you need them most:

1. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions which generally include these instructions:
   • Keep air-supply outlets and return inlets clear of obstructions.
   • Clear leaves, brush, and dirt as they accumulate on the outside unit.
   • The condensation hose/pipe at your furnace is for draining condensation water. Check it for blockage.
   • Check the air filter every month. Replace your air filter as needed - typically once a month.
2. Invest in a digital thermostat.
3. Routinely have a professional contractor perform a pre-season check-up. Having your air conditioner inspected and tuned can save you money on costs and prevent premature breakdown.

Allergies and Your Indoor Air
Approximately 1 in 5 people in America suffer with serious allergy or sinus problems and over 35 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies. There's not a lot you can do about pollen and allergens in the air outside, but there's a whole lot you can do for your indoor air.

Indoor air is often even more polluted than outdoor air. Pollen, dust, smoke from cooking and tobacco, animal dander and hair can collect in stagnant indoor air. Mold, the cause of almost 100% of chronic sinus infections, can infect duct systems.

Ask us about indoor air quality products for problems such as air filtration and humidity control. Air filtration products such as media filters and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) can help filter dust, microorganisms and foreign objects. Manufacturers have products to either add humidity or dehumidify your home, depending on your needs.