Electronic Air Cleaners: Keep Them Clean So They Can Operate Efficiently

Electronic Air Cleaners: Keep Them Clean So They Can Operate EfficientlyHousehold occupant health and daily comfort largely rely on good indoor air quality (IAQ). Loved ones with respiratory issues such as COPD and asthma, as well as some allergies, can attest to that fact. Whole-house electronic air cleaners are IAQ vanguards that effectively trap airborne biological contaminants and particulates to ensure healthful indoor air. Give your air cleaner the attention it deserves with regular cleaning and care. Read More »

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Air Filters: Helpful Hints for Choosing and Using the Best Type for Your NW Ohio Home

Air Filters: Helpful Hints for Choosing and Using the Best Type for Your NW Ohio HomeChecking the HVAC air filter in your Northwest Ohio home every month and changing it when it’s dirty will benefit your home’s air quality, your HVAC equipment and your pocketbook. A clean air filter ensures optimum airflow to your system and prevents dust buildup, which can lead to overheating and expensive related damage. A clean filter also helps maintain your system’s efficiency to save you money on utility costs, and improves your indoor air quality by removing particles from your air, including pollen, mold spores, dust mite debris and bacteria. Choosing the best air filter for your needs is a matter of knowing how air filters are rated and what type of filter your system will accommodate. Read More »

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Geothermal Air Conditioning Efficiently Turns the Heat in Your Home to Cooling

Geothermal Air Conditioning Efficiently Turns the Heat in Your Home to CoolingIf you’re looking for one of the most efficient cooling systems available for your Northwest Ohio home, consider geothermal air conditioning. These systems operate in reverse of geothermal heating, depositing, or “rejecting,” heat energy from the home into the ground. Geothermal cooling is more efficient than standard A/C or heat pump cooling since it takes less energy to deposit heat energy into a cool place (underground) than into the warm outside air. Read More »

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Air Conditioner Maintenance Should Be on Your Spring To-do List

Air Conditioner Maintenance Should Be on Your Spring To-do ListSpring is the ideal time to schedule preventive air conditioner maintenance. A tune-up before the Northwest Ohio cooling season commences will ensure your system operates efficiently all summer long to save you money on energy costs, and also will extend the life of your air conditioner. A comprehensive tuneup by a qualified HVAC technician will include these essential maintenance tasks: Read More »

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Your Heat Pump Worked All Winter; It’s Time for Maintenance

Your Heat Pump Worked All Winter; It's Time for MaintenanceAfter working hard all winter to heat your Northwest Ohio home, your heat pump is due for a tune-up before the cooling season arrives in full swing. Preventive maintenance on your heat pump at the beginning of the heating and cooling seasons will ensure your system operates efficiently all season long and will help prevent breakdowns and expensive repairs. A comprehensive heat pump tune-up by a qualified HVAC professional will include these key points: Read More »

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Air Quality Could Use a Boost? Some Upgrades That Will Make a Difference

Air Quality Could Use a Boost? Some Upgrades That Will Make a DifferenceSpringtime is the season for allergies, as humidity increases along with the pollen count. Excess humidity can also easily result in the growth of mold, which can pose other health threats along with triggering allergies. Address allergy issues within your home by making upgrades to your HVAC system and therefore improving your home’s air quality. Read More »

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Air Conditioning Season’s Is Nearly Here: Helpful Hints for a Replacement or Upgrade

Air Conditioning Season's Is Nearly Here: Helpful Hints for a Replacement or UpgradePurchasing a new air conditioning system might lead the list of the most challenging home improvement projects. They’re expensive and complex machines that you rely on for cooling from May through September, and often longer. Planning ahead for the purchase helps you save money in the short and long term. The three critical factors for air conditioner replacement include: Read More »

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Sizing Your Water Heater? Follow These Steps

Sizing Your Water Heater? Follow These StepsIf you’re buying a storage tank system, sizing your water heater is a critical step in the process. Failing to follow proper sizing procedures may result in paying for a system that’s too large, ultimately resulting in higher energy costs. Work with your contractor when sizing your water heater. The process involves matching the first-hour rating of the unit to the peak-hour demand for your household’s usage. Here’s how it works: Read More »

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2 Electric Outlet Options To Ensure A Safe Home

2 Electric Outlet Options To Ensure A Safe HomeMost homeowners don’t think much about electric outlet options – or their safety either. We generally trust that the electric outlets in our homes will work, without fail, and without concern for electrical hazards. In order to have faith in electrical outlets, it’s imperative to hire a certified expert whenever you need electrical work performed. Experts have the know-how to choose the best type of configuration for your home, and to follow the proper installation and safety procedures when installing the outlet. At Quality Mechanical Services, we recommend these two electric outlet options to our Northwest Ohio customers: Read More »

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Planning To Install Solar Power In Your Northwest Ohio Home? Here’s A Guide

Are you ready to take advantage of the free, renewable energy that solar offers? Planning to install solar power in your Northwest Ohio home requires that you work closely with a solar contractor, working through these three primary steps. Read More »

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