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Remove as Many Allergens and Irritants as Possible – Smoke, pet dander and a buildup of household dust (when was the last time you dusted the tops of your kitchen cabinets?) are all obvious allergens and irritants. But so are the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted by certain paints and carpets. If you are considering having your home painted in the near future make sure you ask your painting contractor to use paints that are “low VOC”.

Install detectors – Most homes have a smoke detector or two, but do you have one that also detects carbon monoxide? Excess amounts of this gas can be emitted from faulty heating systems or even malfunctioning clothes dryers and gas stoves and it is highly toxic even in very low concentrations. Its chemical cousin, carbon dioxide, is also colorless and odorless in low concentrations, but can cause serious problems, even death. In addition to installing detectors you should also have your heating system checked by an HVAC professional regularly and make sure all appliances are properly vented.

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HVAC is the accepted term for the air cooling and heating systems installed in homes and buildings around the country. The new acronym is a result of the changing nature of controlling indoor climates; while air comfort systems were formerly separate systems, the two are now combined in a single system that has additional capabilities including air ventilation and filtering.

What does an HVAC system do?

• Heating
• Air Conditioning for cooling
• Ventilation for fresh air throughout your home
• Air filtration for cleanliness and health
• Monitors both air flow and air temperature

Advances in technology have changed the nature of heating and cooling the interiors of buildings, both private and commercial. The new air and cooling technology will improve your interior environment in several important ways:

• Noise control – new systems are quieter than ever before.
• Lower energy costs with smarter technology including automated thermostats and integrated sensors to monitor temperatures in multiple rooms.
• Increased efficiency means that the temperature is controlled more accurately with less energy, leading to less energy consumption overall and a decreased effect on the environment.
• Healthier air due to advanced filtration techniques.
• Easier to use. Recent models have user-friendly thermostats so you can make the most out of your HVAC.

HVAC is more than just an acronym, it is a way to improve the environment in your home in both comfort and hygiene. Monitor and control the temperature in specific parts of your home with advanced heating and air conditioning while bringing fresh air into each room. It goes beyond traditional furnaces or window air conditioning units by taking comfort, environmental concern, and efficiency into account.