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Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

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Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

If you’ve ever had a problem with mold in your home, you know just how problematic removing it can be. Mold can quickly multiply once it gets a stronghold in your home, but with moisture-fighting strategies, you can keep mold at bay in your Charlotte-area home.

Here are seven tips you can use immediately:

1. Don’t let plumbing leaks go unchecked

– Not only can these leaks lead to higher water bills, but they give mold a chance to grow. Quickly fix leaks ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Fans, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Mold, Preventative Maintenance, Ventilation

Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

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Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

An A/C tune-up should be at the top of your spring to-do list. Your home are the largest consumers of energy is your heating and cooling system, so keeping your HVAC equipment running efficiently year round will help to control overall energy costs.

Having a spring A/C tune-up will get your A/C unit ready to operate efficiently and safe throughout the summer cooling season. You’ll also avoid the rush of repairing a malfunctioning unit in the middle of the hot ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, NATE Certification, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Technician

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are Critical To Your Safety – Choose The Right Type

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are Critical To Your Safety – Choose The Right Type

It’s odorless, colorless and tasteless. Early symptoms of exposure to it may be mistaken for a simple case of the flu. Yet, carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of residential poisoning fatalities in the United States. Each year about 500 Americans die from breathing it — nearly half in their sleep — and over 15,000 require hospital treatment. Produced by incomplete combustion of common fuels like coal, oil, gasoline and natural gas, CO silently accumulates in enclosed spaces and ...

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Categories: CO Detectors, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance

Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

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Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

It’s that time of year again when excited homeowners make plans for their tax refunds. Even more exciting is deciding to put that investment toward a more efficient heating and cooling system, which will often pay you back for the initial costs through energy savings. An air-source heat pump system is a wise choice for Charlotte-area homeowners, as our climate is conducive for its heat-moving technology.
Heat pump systems are well known for their highly efficient heating capabilities.
In cooling ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance, Tax Credits and Rebates

Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

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Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

According to research from Energy Star, 50 percent of all heat pumps have significant problems with leaky air ducts, inadequate airflow and incorrect refrigerant pressure. These factors affect the performance of your heat pump system, making it work harder and use more energy.

Your HVAC technician can improve the performance of your heat pump system by performing these tasks and checks:

If you have an annual maintenance plan, your technician can check the ducts, airflow and refrigerant on his next visit. ...

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Categories: Air Ducts, Air Filters, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance, Sealing Air Leaks, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation

Lauren Acosta On 107.9 WLNK’S “The Satisfied Life”

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Lauren Acosta On 107.9 WLNK’S “The Satisfied Life”

Acosta Heating & Cooling’s own, Lauren Acosta, joined “The Satisfied Life” radio show this past weekend. As an Acosta Comfort Specialist, Lauren brought her expertise of solar HVAC systems and indoor air quality solutions to Charlotte’s airwaves, offering insights and savings tips that every homeowner can appreciate. If you missed Sunday’s show, you can still listen to her interview by clicking the play button below:

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, HVAC, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance, Satisfied Life, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates

Air Filters Don’t Get A Break – Change Them All Year Long

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Air Filters Don’t Get A Break – Change Them All Year Long

A clean air filter is vital to the performance of your home’s heating and cooling system. As air flows to and from your system, the air filter traps dust, dust mites, pollen, pet dander and other particles, removing them from your air. Over time, these particles build up on the filter, reducing its effectiveness.

Check the filter monthly. If it appears dirty, change it. At a minimum, the filter should be changed every three months.

Dirty ...

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Categories: Air Filters, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, Filtration, HVAC, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance

Duct Sealing Helps Manage Unruly Energy Bills

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Duct Sealing Helps Manage Unruly Energy Bills

Furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps use a series of ductwork to transport heated and cooled air to every room of your home. In most homes, as much as 15 to 20 percent of this air is lost through leaks in the ductwork. You can prevent these leaks by having professional duct sealing completed.

Here’s a look at four benefits of duct sealing.

1. Lower energy bills:

When conditioned air escapes into the attic or garage through which your ductwork is traveling, ...

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Categories: Air Ducts, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance, Sealing Air Leaks, Ventilation

Indoor Air Quality Control With 3 Prevention Methods

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Indoor Air Quality Control With 3 Prevention Methods

You home’s indoor air quality is measured based on the level of contaminants present. Your home may contain any combination of biological or chemical contaminants. Good air quality means that there are very low levels of these contaminants in your home. You can improve indoor air quality by eliminating or controlling contaminants using three basic strategies.

Source control

The most effective method of controlling your indoor air quality is to eliminate or reduce specific sources of pollution. Primary methods of source ...

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Categories: Air Cleaners, Air Filters, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance, UV Lights, Ventilation

Increase Whole-House Energy Savings In 5 Quick And Easy Steps

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Increase Whole-House Energy Savings In 5 Quick And Easy Steps

When you approach energy savings in your house, there are a couple different paths you can take. You can focus on small tasks in each room that add up to energy savings, or you can think big. Consider these five quick and easy steps to maximize energy savings throughout your home.

1. Change your air filters.

Filters get clogged and dirty as they remove dust and other particles from the air. When this happens, your heating and cooling equipment has to work ...

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MAR
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Categories: Air Filters, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable, Thermostats

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