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Video – Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

April 29, 2021

Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.

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Video – How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?

March 30, 2021

A leaky faucet is a fairly obvious sign that there is something wrong with your plumbing. Signs include soggy floors, foundation cracks, water meter changes, or a mildew smell. One leak in itself doesn’t mean you need new plumbing necessarily but frequent leaks could be a sign of an aging pipe system.

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Listen to Your HVAC System

March 15, 2021

Think of your heating and cooling (HVAC) system components as the instruments in a quiet symphony.  When all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be the quiet hum of a motor and whisper of air as it exits registers in your Utah home.  An…

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Video – How to Protect Your Lungs From Nasty Air Quality in Your Home

March 5, 2021

Did you know that Utah leads the nation in poor air quality? Your home actually traps bad air and creates a worse environment than outside and since the pandemic, we are spending more time than ever before at home. Thankfully, there are solutions to this problem. Read the full article here.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

February 12, 2021

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.  What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Salt Lake City area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as…

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What Does AFUE Mean?

December 4, 2020

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your home…

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What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Plumber?

October 7, 2020

Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem. When plumbing issues inevitably arise, knowing what to do and who to call can drastically reduce the stress and difficulty of the situation. Even if you don’t have a leaky faucet or…

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Reduce Allergies with Air Duct Cleaning

January 1, 1970

Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home. When you are breathing your home’s air, it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because it carries particles or debris that will settle in the ducts and carry it straight…

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