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We’ve used Jason and his crew on several occasions, ranging from full-out installation, ductwork replacement, and general service work. They are very professional, timely, and take the time to make sure that things are cleaned up before they leave. Pricing is very reasonable considering the work performed and I never hesitate to recommend them to my friends and relatives.

Ted, Highland Village

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Often times, homeowners wait to have their air ducts cleaned until there is a major issue that arises, such as a new health concern or other dramatic effect on the environment. However, being proactive about keeping your air ducts clean can avoid illness and other detrimental circumstances. How often air ducts need to be cleaned depends a great deal on the environment in question. How can you assess the need for an air duct cleaning in your home?

Check your heating and cooling system, as well as your air ducts and vents for visible mold growth. If you suspect rodents or insects have made a nest within your air ducts, having them cleaned will chase them away, as well as remove whatever unsavory particles and items attracted them to the space in the beginning. If the airflow in your home seems to be restricted by blockage within your air ducts, it is essential to consider cleaning for improved performance.

If you have done any kind of construction work on your home recently, this could cause excessive dust and dirt in your air, the particles of which will gather in your air ducts. Thi would be a particularly good reason to call duct cleaning experts in Lewisville. Also, if there has been some sort of emergency involving exposure of the ducts to water – a leaking roof during a storm, a fire, or a busted pipe – you should be sure to schedule an air duct cleaning. And if other components of your HVAC being cleaned, it could lead to an excess of dust, debris and mold floating into your air ducts that you don’t want distributed into the interior of your home.

Factors such as living in a smoking household, residing in a house with pets (where there is hair and animal dander to contend with), or where one or more members of the household have severe allergies or asthma should lead to more frequent air duct cleanings. While a light amount of household dust in your vents is common, excessive amounts cut back on the efficiency of your HVAC system, which costs you more money for heating and cooling, and it can also lead to serious health risks. Talk to a Lewisville air duct cleaning specialist about signs your air ducts may need to be cleaned.

Insulation is something that many homeowners take for granted because it’s already worked into their home at the time of purchase. In fact, because most home improvement projects involve more of the aesthetic aspect of the home as opposed to the functional aspect, a homeowner might completely ignore the need to check the insulation in their home for efficiency.

Insulation can aid in saving you money and adding efficiency to the energy usage in your home in a number of ways. The basic function of insulation is to stop the flow of heat from moving out of (or into) your home to help maintain level temperatures. In the winter, insulation helps hold heat in your home so that your heating unit doesn’t have to work as hard. In the summer, it does the opposite, keeping the heat of the sun from warming the air you’ve cooled with your air conditioning.

Heat can be conducted in multiple ways, and insulation can be used in various applications to stop each of those heat transfer functions. Conduction is the transfer of heat through a medium that doesn’t move. For example, the heat warms the surface of your roof, and from there the heat transfers into the air of your attic space. Insulating the roof can assist in keeping the cool air you condition during the summer from being warmed, and it can help to stop the transfer of heat within your home during the winter to the exterior, where the elements will have your heating system working overtime.

Convection is another means of heating a space. This is actually how your home is heated – with the circulation of heat through air ducts and into the space you want to heat. However, if there are small leaks or cracks in the seals of your home, the heat will escape and circulate into the atmosphere outside your home. Insulation can help seal any potential leaks and stop the convection of heat into a space you don’t want to heat.

Heat also moves in waves, or rays. This is called radiation. Some types of insulation, such as reflective insulation, are used specifically to reduce the amount of energy that travels away from your climate controlled space. Reflective insulation can also reduce the amount of convection by dividing a space into smaller regions.

Insulation also assists in controlling moisture and ventilation in a space, so it is an essential part of your home environment in terms of comfort and precautionary measures. Lewisville insulation experts can be contacted to inspect your existing insulation and determine if it is sufficient to do the job required. Once your home is assessed, you can determine the best way to deal with your energy efficiency and the possibility of adding insulation to your home.

Your heating and ventilation ducts are the path which air takes into your home, and that is a lot of space in which the air can be compromised by particles of dust and allergens. These bits and pieces can wreak havoc on your sinuses and cause allergy problems through the winter without proper duct cleaning prior to starting up the heat.

It may sound simple enough, since you have air filters that can be replaced and you probably dust frequently to assure there is as little reason for hayfever in your home as possible. But you can’t see inside your heating ducts, and without proper training, few can understand the steps involved in the duct cleaning process.

Duct cleaning technicians have specialized equipment to help them rid the ducts of unwanted materials that could lead to poor health. Equipped with things like industrial strength vacuums, vacuums that induce negative air pressure, and scrubbing tools, trained technicians should access and treat every part of your ventilation system so that there is no chance of dirt and dust remaining in your air ducts.

At Southern Comfort Mechanical, our technicians are experts in the duct cleaning process, having had training and extensive experience in the industry. You can trust that they will be able to clear your air ducts in a timely, efficient manner so you can resume your busy schedule and rest assured that the air you are breathing is clean and pure. Contact Southern Comfort Mechanical of Lewisville to schedule an appointment today!

Whether you’re a native Texan or a welcome transplant you’ll soon discover two truths: very little else compares to the sublime beauty of a technicolor field of bluebonnets and, given our extreme and enduring heat, you will most likely have your air conditioner on for at least six months of the year.

Properly functioning and filtered air conditioning is not only beneficial for maintaining the comfort level of your home, but it can be absolutely crucial for you and your family and friends if you suffer from breathing disorders like asthma or are sensitive to allergens common to the home environment. The most common triggers for asthma and allergies include animal dander, pollen and mold.

For many people, these triggers can be toxic. In fact, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has determined that the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) can oftentimes be more dangerous than the outdoors! Effective sealing and insulation can wind up having a negative effect because they can trap unhealthy air inside.

A properly maintenanced air conditioner is able to minimize these irritants and reduce the humidity that feeds mold and algae with a regularly cleaned filter. Less humidity means less mold. Less mold means everyone is breathing easier.

Reducing Asthma Attacks and Allergic Reactions

One of the best ways to reduce asthma attacks and allergic reactions is to make sure your air conditioning unit is serviced at least once a year by a licensed contractor and your filters are changed monthly (which you can do yourself). Just think, the small cost of an annual service call could help offset the cost of medications taken to alleviate these conditions.

When your air conditioning is serviced regularly, the priority is to clear the coils and drain line of mold or algae and to examine and free the blower of any dirt or debris. On your end, you need to be committed to changing the air filter at least once a month.These can be purchased from your local home supply store at competitive prices. A pleated filter has been proven to be more effective for capturing dust, pollen and other particles that can trigger allergic reactions or asthmatic attacks. Ideally, you should also be cleaning your drain line monthly as well to avoid the overgrowth of mold and algae and prevent a major backup.

Call Laurie Fraser, co-owner of Southern Comfort Mechanical, at 972-420-1700 to discuss what steps we can help you take in making your home a breathe-free environment. And don’t forget to ask about our discount Comfort Club Service Plan that includes regular maintenance of your air conditioning throughout the year. We’ll do all the dirty work so you can enjoy cleaner living.