Humidifier
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Building A New Home
What do I need to know when I am building a new home? You’ve had the vision in your head for a while. You’ve watched countless hours of HGTV. You’ve made several trips to Lowes making mental shopping lists for your future home. Now, the moment is finally here. It’s time to build y...
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Building Automation Systems
Commercial energy management systems are a popular and effective solution for reducing costs and increasing overall efficiency. The acronyms, with which you need to become familiar, include: Building Automation System (BAS); Direct Digital Control (DDC); Heating Ventilation and Air Cond...
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Can Humidity Reduce the Spread of COVID?
COVID has everyone wondering what additional steps they can take to protect themselves and their families. Here’s something you may not have thought of to fight against COVID: Humidity. What is relative humidity? Relative humidity is a percentage that represents how m...
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Extend the Life of Your HVAC System
How seasonal HVAC maintenance can add new life to your old system As the weather changes from season to season, your HVAC system will be making some changes, too. That's why maintenance is so essential to the life of your HVAC system. Completing these preventative steps will ...
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Finding Your Perfect Contractor
Nowadays there seems to be an app that can connect you to new friends, a new relationship, and even a new job. While there are a handful of applications that do indeed connect you with a contractor, how will you know if he/she will be the best fit for your budget, project, and personali...
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Get a Second Opinion
It's free, but not getting one could be costly. Second opinions matter When an HVAC technician or plumber informs you that you need expensive repairs (or even a new system entirely), you may believe that you’re out of options. Th...
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Home Warranties: Are They Worth It
Learn the pros and cons of a home warranty Home warranties are something nearly everyone has heard about, but they still remain a little mysterious when it comes to how much they cost, what they cover, and if they’re really worth it. We’re here to help clear up some of the confusio...
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How does indoor air quality affect your life?
You might not consider the quality of the air until allergy season hits. Then, without much of a break, cold and flu season follows. While you could attempt to avoid these troubles by doing things like limiting time outside and washing your hands, you should also consider how much of an...
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HVAC Terminology: Humidifiers
The device that can keep you comfortable and even healthy. What exactly is a humidifier? You do not have to overthink this one… a humidifier does just what its name implied: it adds water vapor to the air to increase humidity. In the earlier stages of the device, this was all they did....
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Is your contractor ACCA-qualified?
And what exactly does that mean? Not too long ago, we proudly announced that our ACCA accreditation renewal has been approved through February 2024. It was a big deal for us because it shows our commitment to doing the right thing, the right way. And it also feels good to be recognized as the only ...
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Make Your Home Work for You: Smart Home Automation
How does smart home automation work and how can it help your home function more efficiently? Security systems Security systems have undergone a great transformation over the years. First, there were systems that sounded loud alarms, and from there, systems were made to c...
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New DOE Changes Will Increase Equipment Costs in 2018
New commercial efficiency regulations are taking place in two months. In the near future, you should expect to see new ratings on commercial HVAC equipment as a result of the “largest energy-saving standard” change on record. This change will affect commercial air conditioners, commercial heat ...
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New Home Checklist
What do you need to look for when purchasing a new home? Purchasing a new home is a fun process, but there are things you need to look for before you make your dream home a reality. Thankfully, we have prepared a checklist of common HVAC and plumbing needs new homes often require upon move in. Belo...
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Plants vs. Vents
Protect your houseplants from the cold, and get better air quality. Fall is here, and the holiday season is just around the corner. When the weather gets cold, and people start decorating their homes for entertaining, indoor plants of all kinds become a popular choice to liven up the home...
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Purchasing a New Home
What do I need to look for when I am purchasing a new home? For many people, buying a home is a rite of passage. And why not? Purchasing a home means creating a space of your own, setting down roots and joining a community, and having a place that always feels safe. Purchasing a home is a...
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Quick DIY HVAC Maintenance
It seems too simple to be true, but there are four things you can do when it comes to HVAC maintenance DIY in order to save money, and more importantly, maintain your air conditioning unit during the hot summer months. Change the air filter - you can lower your air ...
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Turn Up the Savings With an Energy-Efficient HVAC System
It's the moment you always dread—opening your monthly energy bill only to find that it increased again from last month. Now the question is, how do you lower your bill and increase energy efficiency? That's why, Commercial Service has partnered with Trane, experts in...
