How to Seal an Air Duct

Your forced-air heating and cooling system depends heavily on a quality system of air ducts. Your ductwork provides the circuit for conditioned air to reach various areas of your home, and problems in the circuit can affect your indoor air quality, home comfort levels and energy bills. Duct maintenance is important for ensuring optimum performance.

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Are You Breathing Bad Air at Work? Watch for These Signs

The issue of sick building syndrome was initially identified in the 1980s, and today’s workers need to be aware of the potential for indoor conditions to affect their health. Modern building design is often focused on energy efficiency, but the resulting airtight features tend to foster indoor air pollution. In a commercial setting, this can lead to problems with the health of employees.

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Allergies Sufferers: Check Your Indoor Air Quality this Spring

If you find that your spring allergies are unbearable, think about having your indoor air quality evaluated. Many people think that staying inside will limit their issues, but indoor conditions can actually be more polluted than those outside the house. This is due to effective sealing and insulating of modern homes. Knowing what pollutants are present in your home can provide you with a more precise approach for reducing indoor irritations.

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Does Insulation Help with Cooling?

The air conditioning system in your Broussard LA home is designed to keep you and your family cool in even the hottest Louisiana summer. Its effectiveness, however, largely depends upon the level of insulation in your home. If not properly insulated, outdoor heat seeps into you home, forcing your cooling system to operate longer to reach a comfortable temperature. The result is not only higher monthly energy bills but a shorter system life as well. Lee’s Air Conditioning is pleased to offer an array of cost-saving products and services that help your cooling system run better and last longer.

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How does Air Conditioning Affect Humidity?

Air conditioning affects humidity by removing moisture from the air. Part of the cooling process itself is the removal of moisture from the air. This is why water is a byproduct of running the air conditioner. In fact, your air conditioner can produce as much as 9 gallons of water per day. You have probably noticed that water drains from your AC system when it is running. During humid days, more water is extracted from the air. The water drains through the condensate drain, which carries the water to the home’s drainage system or outside the house.

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How Does HVAC Equipment Work?

HVAC is an acronym for “heating, ventilation and air conditioning.” HVAC equipment in Scott LA includes home heating and cooling systems as well as ventilation products like air filtration systems. There are numerous products operating with different technologies available in the market today. As your local HVAC experts, we’re well-acquainted with the types of systems, makes and models that work the best in Scott LA.

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Does a Gas Furnace in Scott LA Require Electricity?

Any gas furnace in Scott LA requires electricity to operate. Even though a gas furnace operates on natural gas, components like the blower and the thermostat are parts of the furnace that need electricity to operate. When the power in Scott LA goes out, the furnace itself is technically still working but will not blow warm heat. In this case, you would need to connect a generator to the furnace blower to have heat.

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