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How Do Furnaces Work?

Although many homeowners prefer the heat pump for their heating and air conditioning needs, the furnace is still a popular option for providing heat during the winter months. The furnace uses a time-tested and proven design for a reliable production of warm air, and whether it runs using gas, oil, or electric power it will keep a home or commercial building warm and comfortable during cold weather. Basic Furnace Operation Essentially, a furnace uses either an open flame burner (gas and oil models) or electric heating elements to warm the air which is then pushed by a fan through a
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2018 President’s Award Winners

Each year, Carrier, the number one name in heating and air conditioning equipment, systems and parts, recognizes a few of the dealers who have gained the Carrier Factory Authorized status. The President’s Award Winners is an annual event that’s designed to recognize those Carrier dealers who are exemplary examples of the traits that form the backbone of the Carrier brand: expertise, leadership, business growth, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and management. President’s Award is Carrier’s Highest Dealer Honor On March 9th, 2018, Carrier presented the winning Factory Authorized Dealers with the 2018 President’s Award, the brand’s highest honor, at a ceremony
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Getting to Know HVAC Career Options

HVAC offers plenty of career options both for those who enjoy working with their hands and those who want to work at a desk. Following are some of the most common jobs in this field. HVAC Technician When you call Kayl Heating and Air, the person who comes to your door to maintain, repair or replace your AC or heating unit will be an HVAC technician. Technicians are tasked with both simple and complex repair jobs as well as common HVAC maintenance tasks. They also install HVAC units in newly-built homes, apartments and commercial buildings. HVAC Engineer An HVAC engineer
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The Importance of AC Units

Air Conditioning has made a huge impact in both residential and commercial areas due to the multitude of purposes it serves. It has also become common in vehicles, especially those that spend much time on the road. People living in unpleasantly warm environments can attest to the unparalleled comfort that comes with air conditioning. All that heat can negatively affect the quality of life and health. So, what’s the importance of AC units? To Improve Air Quality In the process of circulating and filtering air, air conditioners remove pollutants such as dirt, dust, bacteria, and mold from the air. The
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The Importance of Home Humidity

We breathe air either indoors or outdoors. Air affects our bodies. Most people don’t recognize dry, itchy skin, dry eyes and a pesky cough are a lack of humidity in the indoor air. Outdoor air with little to no humidity makes us feel cold. When people hear the words home humidity, they immediately picture mold and mildew growing. They don’t make the connection between the itch of “allergies” or the wheeze of the asthmatic and not enough humidity in the air. Welcome to Doniphan, Nebraska, where we add humidity to your indoor air. What Is Humidity? Humidity is the amount
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Which AC System is Best for You?

If the summer temperatures leave your home too hot, then keep in mind that you aren’t alone. More than 80 percent of U.S homes use an air conditioning system to enhance comfortability during summer while more than 95 percent of the new homes are equipped with a central air conditioning system. Installing or replacing your air conditioner can be a significant expense, so you will want to get it right. Therefore, the big question is: what is the best air conditioner brand? This question is asked a countless number of times by homeowners who want to install or replace their
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Common AC Condenser Repair And Upkeep to Keep You Cool

AC Condensers or air conditioner units help keep your home cool and comfortable. However, they require regular maintenance and repairs to perform at optimum levels. Bellow are parts of an AC unit that can require repair and how to address these issues. Common Repairs Debris: this is less a repair and more standard upkeep. If there is debris or overgrown plant life around a condenser then regular cleanup and landscaping can correct this issue. The unit itself should also be regularly cleared of debris such as branches, leaves, or dirt build up. Coils: issues with coils can often be fixed by a
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How Does a New Heat Pump Help Save Money?

Would you like to save up to 40 percent off your energy bill year after year? Of course, you would. That’s the reason you should consider getting a new, highly efficient heat pump for your house. While there is no denying that the costs of buying and installing a heat pump are often on the high side, depending on where you live, you can recoup the total cost after just a couple of years in utility savings. Homeowners who are planning to stay in their home long-term can save tens of thousands of dollars over the years. How Do Heats
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Why Control the Air Quality in Your Home?

There are four main benefits of actively improving the air quality in your home. Decreased Allergens and Sinus Irritation Do you have pets? Is there a smoker in your household? Dust, pollen, pet dander, and smoke are among the most common airborne allergens. Even if you are not noticeably allergic to these pollutants, they do likely cause nasal and sinus irritation. You can remove most of these allergen and sinus irritations from the air with improved ventilation or air cleaners. Decreased Germs Just as allergens circulate through the air and into our nasal passages, so do airborne bacteria and viruses.
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What Are VRF Systems?

VRF is the abbreviation for Variable Refrigerant Flow. VRF has become a popular method of heating and cooling spaces in the United States. VRF uses a refrigerant in either a superheated vapor state or sub-cooled liquid to either heat or cools your home spaces. Although this technology was invented in 1982 in Japan, it was not introduced in the United States until the 2000s. However, the new technology spread relatively quickly, and it has become the most preferred heating and cooling technology in almost every application. Many people tend to confuse between VRF and VRV. However, there is no significant
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