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Spring Cleaning for Home Comfort and HVAC Efficiency

Monday, March 16th, 2020

sun-whining-into-clean-living-room-with-couch-and-two-loveseatsIt’s time for some spring cleaning! No, we aren’t talking about decluttering your home office or rearranging your bookshelves. Though, both of these tasks could certainly help you with dust buildup that impacts your indoor air quality.

What we are talking about is achieving a healthier home overall. With homeowners on high alert regarding nationwide health issues, our customers are often reaching out to see what they can do to achieve higher quality air inside their homes. Read on to learn what you can do!

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Runny Nose and Coughing? Try AccuClean

Monday, February 18th, 2019

sic-woman-blowing-her-noseDo you know how your indoor air quality affects your home? It affects your overall health, the quality of your home, and even the price of your heating bills. If you’re not concerned about the indoor air quality of your home, now is the time that you should be.

Winter is really tough on your indoor air quality. If you want to breathe clean air this season, it’s important to have a great indoor air quality system in place. We work with all the best brands here at our company because we only want the best systems possible to couple with our superior service. This is why we choose brands like American Standard for Joliet homes. If you’re looking for great AccuClean products in Joliet then contact our team today.

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How to Reduce the Negative Effects of Static Electricity

Monday, January 21st, 2019

Happy family of three playing on the floor

Winter weather means the holidays, the first snowfall, and many other fun winter activities, but it can also bring along so many different small annoyances throughout the day. You have to get bundled up head to toe just for a quick trip out of the house, your car is freezing cold when you first get into it, and then there’s the static electricity.

Is your hair constantly standing on end? While static electricity in your home can be quite an annoyance, not many homeowners realize that standard HVAC services can eliminate this problem from your home for you. Static electricity is caused by dry air in your home. Here in Illinois, we experience very dry winter conditions. Fortunately, we can help you balance the levels of moisture in your house. If you’d like to counteract the effects of static electricity in your home, try installing a humidifier this winter.

Here’s a more in-depth look at how humidifiers help with static electricity.

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Why You Need an Air Filtration System for Your Home

Monday, January 7th, 2019

dirty-air-filterDo you have clean air in your home? You’re probably inclined to say yes, but you probably don’t realize just how dirty the air in your home is. Even if you clean your home regularly and open the windows to circulate fresh air in, your home is probably still fraught with contaminants. We understand why homeowners are typically more concerned with pollution outdoors, but if you neglect the air quality in your home, the conditions can become just as bad. Here at Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. we have the best air filtration systems on the market—we work with all the best makes and models of relevant brands. If you need Global Plasma Solutions services in Joliet the contact our team.

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How an Air Scrubber Helps Your Home Indoor Air Quality

Monday, December 10th, 2018

Sick woman blowing her noseIf you’re a homeowner here in Joliet who understands the importance of your indoor air quality, you’re already a step ahead. Your home’s indoor air quality is often a lot worse than the outdoor air quality here in Illinois. Are you suffering from allergies, difficulty breathing, dry or itchy eyes, sneezing, or wheezing? You can benefit from a home air purification system. There are many different styles of air purifiers that you can choose from, but we recommend an air scrubber. If you’d like an air scrubber in your Joliet home, contact our team. We can assess your space and ensure that this system is the best for you.

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How Your Furnace Affects Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, November 12th, 2018

virus cells on a dark backgroundYour furnace is the reason your home stays comfortable all winter long here in Joliet, but without the proper maintenance, you can decrease your indoor air quality in the process. There are many aspects of your furnace and overall HVAC system that need annual maintenance to remain fully functional. If you’re suffering from the effects of low indoor air quality this winter then consider upgrading your Joliet, IL home with one of our indoor air quality services.

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Why It’s a Good Idea to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

Monday, October 15th, 2018

Duct-CleaningHaving your air ducts cleaned may seem like a pretty minor thing compared to the rest of the HVAC services you often schedule. How important can cleaning your ducts out really be compared to making sure that your air conditioner or heater are working properly? Here’s the thing, though. While it may seem like your ducts are just a minor part of the entire HVAC system, they’re actually very important to the operation of both. If you want to keep your various climate control systems functioning properly, and keep your indoor air quality high this season, then you should make sure that you get your ducts cleaned.

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Why Do I Need to Get My Air Conditioning System Cleaned?

Monday, August 6th, 2018

Air-FilterWhen people think of air conditioning maintenance, they often think of fixing or even replacing worn out parts to keep the system running smoothly. That is certainly a big part of it, but it’s not the only thing you need to do to keep your air conditioner in good shape.

You also should have your air conditioner cleaned at least once a year in order to keep it functioning properly. Why is it so important to have the air conditioner professionally cleaned? Have a look below.

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Why You Should Have Your Ducts Cleaned This Summer

Monday, July 9th, 2018

Duct-CleaningHopefully, you’ve already had your air conditioner professionally checked out by a technician before we could get too far into summer. Even if you have, though, you’re not exactly done preparing your home for summer. There is still at least one thing that you could do to improve your home’s ability to deal with the summer heat, and that’s having your ducts cleaned. Let’s take a look at why you should have your ducts cleaned this summer.

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