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Protect Air Quality During the Holidays

Tips to Keep the Air Clean Inside the Home

The holidays are coming, and everything has to be perfect. The Thanksgiving turkey has to be a beautiful golden brown, and the home has to be ready to receive holiday guests. With all preparations in place, the holiday can be a huge success.

One of the aspects of a clean home that is often overlooked is the indoor air quality. With guests coming over for the holidays, the air has to be clean to keep them safe from lung problems, and the home must be dust-free and clean. But how is one supposed to go about cleaning up the air in the home? Here is a quick guide to help owners finish their homes just in time for guests to arrive.

Install New Air Filters

Air filters are an important part of home hygiene. Although they are primarily intended to protect heating and cooling machinery, they also greatly reduce dust in the home. Controlling dust is essential to keeping surfaces clean and presentable for guests. To start, always install new air filters every three months. This ensures that clean air filters are always in service to remove the maximum amount of dust.

In addition to keeping AC equipment running properly and reducing dust in the home, fresh air filters also help protect people from lung problems during flu season. Some of the issues that cleaner air can help alleviate are:

Allergies
Asthma
COPD
Chronic sinus infections
Dry cough
Nasal irritation

Schedule Evaporator Coil Cleaning

The answer for those who have ever wondered how an air conditioner removes humidity from the air is the evaporator coil. During the summer, the evaporator coil is rapidly cooled by refrigerant. The moisture condenses and drains away as warm, humid air flows across it. While this process is natural, one of the consequences is that the combination of moisture and small dust particles that make it through the filter creates the perfect breeding ground for mold and pathogens.

To prevent this problem, have the evaporator coil cleaned once a year. Removing grime from the coil improves indoor air quality and allows the air conditioner to run more efficiently. Schedule spring and fall AC maintenance to ensure a professional does coil cleaning.

Have an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Done

There are all kinds of contaminants in indoor air that people don’t even realize are there. Some of the most common pollutants that are in every home are:

Dust and dust mites
VOCs
Volatilized cooking oils
Aerosols from cleaning agents
Bacteria
Mold
Poisonous gasses like carbon monoxide and radon

Improving indoor air quality can be done by treating specific contaminants. Having an expert perform an indoor air quality assessment can help owners develop a strategy to clean up their air. Find a local expert and do an indoor air assessment before the holidays so guests can enjoy their time in pure air.

About Easco Air Conditioning and Heating

Easco Air Conditioning and Heating offers comprehensive indoor air quality solutions. Their experts provide fast service and are available for emergencies. Call today for excellent HVAC service in Conroe, TX.

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Allergies and Your Home: Manage It With the Help of HVAC Professionals

Improve Indoor Air Quality to Combat Allergies

Fall allergies can turn what is typically a beautiful season into a time of discomfort for many. During fall, ragweed pollen is a common allergen affecting a large portion of the population. Mold spores from damp fallen leaves can also trigger allergic reactions.

Furthermore, people tend to spend more time indoors during fall, where allergens like dust mites and pet dander can cause problems. Managing indoor air quality during this period is critical to mitigating the impact of these allergens and ensuring a comfortable fall season.

Are You Suffering From Allergy Symptoms Indoors?

Allergies occur when the body has an abnormal reaction to a substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust mites. The body’s immune system recognizes these substances as foreign invaders and releases histamines to attack them.

This causes unpleasant allergy symptoms such as:

Sneezing
Coughing
Itchy eyes
Watery eyes
Stuffy nose
Runny nose

Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

Instead of suffering from allergy symptoms all season long, people can take steps to reduce the allergens in their homes, improving their indoor air quality and health. Ways to reduce allergens indoors include:

Change Air Filters: Replacing the HVAC system’s air filters regularly, around once at least every three months, is one of the most important steps homeowners can take to reduce allergens in their homes. An old, dirty air filter can reduce the system’s efficiency and allow dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens to accumulate in the air ducts.
Clean the AC and Heater: It’s important to schedule regular maintenance services with an HVAC professional once a year for the air conditioner and once a year for the heater. They will be able to inspect for any wear and tear, clean the system components, and perform important tasks that reduce allergens.
Install a UV Air Sanitizer: UV air sanitizer installation is a powerful tool in the fight against allergens. These devices utilize ultraviolet lights to eliminate airborne particles and allergens. Incorporating a UV air sanitizer into an HVAC system can significantly improve indoor air quality, reducing the risk of allergies.
Air Duct Cleaning: Dust, pollen, and other allergens can accumulate in the ductwork over time, and when the HVAC system is in operation, these allergens can be circulated throughout the home, triggering allergies. Professional air duct cleaning can significantly reduce the allergen levels in a home.

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Services

Taking steps to reduce allergens in the home is critical for managing allergies, and HVAC professionals can be a great asset. They can provide many tips and indoor air quality services to reduce allergens in the house that are causing allergy symptoms to worsen. Taking these steps will reduce residents' allergy symptoms and help them breathe easier.

If someone has bad allergies or thinks that allergens are affecting the air quality in their home, they should contact an HVAC professional to discuss solutions. They can provide personalized advice on how best to reduce allergies and keep the home’s air as clean and healthy as possible.

About Easco Air Conditioning and Heating

Easco Air Conditioning and Heating has over 40 years of experience serving Conroe and the surrounding areas. They offer upfront pricing, fast turnarounds, and customer education. Call them today for indoor air quality services in Conroe, TX.

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Have Questions About Air Ducts? We've Got Answers

What You Need To Know About Air Ducts

Homes with central air conditioning have one HVAC unit that heats or cools the air for distribution throughout the home, and it is through the air ducts that the temperature-controlled air is distributed to the different rooms and areas around the house for the utmost comfort of its occupants. This makes air ducts a vital component of every HVAC system.

Since air ducts are necessary for air distribution, keeping them in great shape is important. This means conducting regular duct cleaning to ensure excellent indoor air quality at home. But, like all things, they break down and require air duct repair. Here’s what homeowners need to know about the longevity of their air ducts and how to figure out if it’s time for air duct cleaning or a complete air duct replacement.

How To Know When It’s Time To Replace the Ductwork

Air ducts are built to last anywhere from 20-25 years - more if cleaned and maintained properly. Homeowners who are keeping track of how long they’ve had their air ducts should start to have their ducts checked for damage and prepare to replace the ductwork entirely once the existing air ducts at home approach this age. By this time, the air ducts may show signs of significant wear and tear and require more frequent cleaning or repair. In this case, homeowners should consider if the cost of frequent repairs is greater than the cost of total replacement and decide accordingly.

Damaged Air Ducts? Here’s How To Find Out

No matter how sturdy air ducts are, they succumb to some form of damage during their lifespan, so homeowners must be aware of some of the most common issues that plague air ducts and determine how to prevent or repair them. These signs include:

Inconsistent temperatures - damaged ducts can sometimes cause some areas to be too warm while others are too hot. This variance is a sign of a duct problem.
Weak airflow - If there isn’t enough air coming from the registers, this could be a sign of ductwork damage, particularly clogs, leaks, or poor air duct design and installation.
Noisy ductwork - This can be due to unbalanced air pressure that causes whistling noises, strange odors, or even doors that close by themselves.

Signs of a Dirty Air Duct

Damaged and dirty air ducts often have the same symptoms, and problems related to one may be masking as the other. This is why it may be valuable for homeowners to clean their air ducts first and see if that solves the problem; otherwise, things like lingering odors, the presence of mold or mildew, and even high energy bills should tip off homeowners to problems with either a defective or a dirty air duct so that they can be resolved immediately and ensure that the quality of air indoors is restored.

About Easco Air Conditioning and Heating

Easco Air Conditioning and Heating have been the trusted HVAC solutions provider serving the communities of Conroe, TX since 1982. With decades of experience, the Easco team offers a full menu of HVAC services to meet every need. Their technicians aren’t just licensed experts but also reliable and easy to work with. With a 24/7 emergency crew at the ready, they can solve your HVAC problem in no time. Call them today for HVAC service in Conroe, TX.

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Should You Schedule AC Maintenance Now?

Get an AC Tune-Up Before the Heat of Summer Arrives!

Spring is in full splendor, and many homeowners in Southeast Texas are already running their air conditioners daily to beat the heat and humidity. And with summer just a few short weeks away, those AC systems will only be working harder and longer over the next few months. This is when most AC problems and breakdowns occur, thanks to the increased workload and strain on the unit.

Fortunately, by having the AC serviced by a qualified professional, homeowners can avoid these issues - but those who wait until the last minute to schedule their tune-up may be in for a rude awakening! So read on to learn three key reasons why scheduling AC maintenance is so important before the start of summer!

Secure a Better Service Window

As temperatures rise, so do calls for AC repairs and services. As such, summer tends to be the busiest time of year for most HVAC companies in warmer climates. This can make securing a convenient time slot on the schedule difficult. Sometimes, homeowners may even find themselves waiting days or weeks for a technician to make it out to service their air conditioning system. After all, even a highly proficient and well-staffed company can only handle so many calls in a given day!

But by scheduling their AC tune-up in the spring, homeowners can avoid the rush and essentially take their pick of available service windows. This way, they’ll have their maintenance taken care of by the time the summer heat and humidity roll in - and with minimal inconvenience or disruption to their schedule!

Keep the AC Going Strong All Summer Long

Aside from getting a jump on the crowd, scheduling air conditioner maintenance in the spring also helps prepare the system for the summer months ahead. In a typical AC tune-up, professionals perform a laundry list of tasks designed to catch issues early, improve the unit’s performance and efficiency, and mitigate the effects of wear & tear.

A well-maintained AC system is less likely to break down or develop issues that require repairs, which means that homeowners won’t have to worry about getting stuck without a working air conditioner - a nightmare scenario in the dog days of summer (especially during the peak of the busy season, when it can take a long time for a technician to come out).

An AC unit that’s been properly maintained will also run more efficiently since all of its components will be clean, lubricated, and tested for optimal performance. And since the air conditioner is responsible for a large percentage of a typical home’s overall energy usage, any boost in energy efficiency can significantly reduce the monthly energy bills!

Improve the AC Unit’s Lifespan

Staying on top of AC maintenance doesn’t just improve energy efficiency and reduce the need for repairs, but it also helps the unit last longer. Indeed, routine maintenance can add multiple years to the life of an air conditioner. Conversely, a lack of proper maintenance is the number one cause of AC problems and premature breakdowns.

Of course, components will eventually fail, and wear & tear will add up over time. Still, maintenance is all about dealing with these inevitabilities as best as possible and minimizing the damage they can do. This means a longer-lasting system and a more reliable one, even as the unit approaches the end of its life expectancy. For these reasons, spring maintenance is the key to keeping the AC strong - not just this summer but for many summers to come!

About Easco Air Conditioning and Heating

Easco Air Conditioning and Heating experts have been proudly serving the Conroe community for over 40 years. Their courteous, licensed, and trustworthy technicians always arrive on time in fully-stocked trucks and leave every home better than they found it. Easco offers competitive up-front pricing, financing, 24/7 emergency service, and a cost-effective membership maintenance plan - so there’s no one better to call for AC maintenance in Conroe, TX!

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Black History Month: Meet These HVAC Inventors

These Black Inventors Revolutionized Heating and Cooling

During Black History Month, people seem to focus on the most obvious players––like MLK, Rosa Parks, and President Barack Obama. They seldom think about the “hidden figures” who revolutionized the HVAC field as people know it today. Now, that’s all about to change.

Here, one can meet some of history’s unsung inventors, some of whom include:

David Crosthwait

While David Crosthwait was born in Nashville, he spent much of his youth in Missouri. He later attended Purdue University, where he focused on engineering. He earned both his bachelor’s and master's at the Indiana institution.

His research and inventions primarily centered on vacuum pumps, central air conditioners, heat transfer, and air ventilation systems. Crosthwait's findings allowed landmark buildings, like Rockefeller Center and New York’s Radio City Music Hall, to stay well-ventilated throughout the year.

At the time of his passing in 1976, Crosthwait held 39 American patents and 80 international ones. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Purdue University.

Alice H. Parker

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) admits that despite Alice Parker’s many accomplishments, very little is known about her life. That’s because, when Parker was born, historians paid very little attention to the achievements of Black women. Because of this, many experts aren’t even sure when Parker passed away––although some suspect she died either in the 1920s or in the immediate decades afterward.

Still, despite this lack of information, here’s what historians know about Parker:

Parker was born in Morriston, New Jersey. Throughout her life, she lamented that her home’s fireplace wasn’t enough to keep the residence adequately heated.
Parker attended high school at Howard University Academy, which fed into the larger Howard University. Today, it’s considered a Black Ivy League college.
Parker filed a patent in 1919, which was unheard of for a woman at the time–much less a Black woman. This was when women didn’t even have the right to vote!
Parker’s patent was for a heating system that drew cool air into a furnace, then delivered warm air after passing through a heat exchanger.

When she filed her patent, Parker was well ahead of the game; central heating and cooling hadn’t been invented yet. Still, her findings were the foundation of many HVAC systems as homeowners know them today.

Lewis Latimer

Lewis Latimer has quite the resume. Born in 1848 to runaway slaves, Latimer joined the U.S. Navy when he was just 16 years old. From there, he began working at a patent law firm, where he discovered his love of engineering. In 1874, he co-patented an invention that made using the restroom on a railcar easier.

Latimer’s other achievements include:

Working with Alexander Graham Bell on the first operational telephone
Creating carbon filaments for light bulbs, making them easier to produce
Making a device that prevented elevators from falling into their shafts
Partnering with Thomas Edison on various ventures

Latimer passed away in 1928. His home, located in Flushing, Queens, is now a historical site.

About Easco Air Conditioning and Heating

Prompt and professional. Those are just two words that previous clients use to describe Easco Air Conditioning and Heating. Since 1982, these professionals have offered same-day service, financing options, and more to the residents of Conroe, TX. Looking for HVAC help this Black History Month? Consult the professionals to learn more.