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Energy Efficient Home Tips - Energy Star - The Money Pit

Homes require a lot of energy. In fact, that amount of energy is responsible for more than twice the greenhouse gas emissions of the average car. Becoming energy efficient at home is a great way to save money and reduce greenhouse gasses. But how can you do that when the energy requirements for every room of your house are different?

In this video by The Money Pit video podcast, Tom Kraeutler goes room by room and shares some excellent tips for saving energy and money. Check out this video to learn the secrets and then give us a call at (678) 389-7468. Triad Mechanical Company specializes in HVAC repair and HVAC systems. With 24 hour emergency service available, we are the heating and air conditioning service Gwinnett and the greater Atlanta area trusts.

3 Tips For Preparing Your HVAC For The Hottest Months

Atlanta is a great place to live, but the summer months can be unbearable without a good HVAC system. Keeping your air conditioning blasting during the summer may feel great, but it’s incredibly taxing on the system, especially considering the decreased use during winter and spring. How can you prepare your HVAC system for the brutal Atlanta summer?

1. HVAC Repair
   One of the best ways to make sure your HVAC system won’t suddenly stop working in the middle of summer is to get it looked at by an HVAC repair specialist before summer starts. Preventative maintenance is important for mechanical systems, and your HVAC system is no different. Get it checked out by a professional ahead of time and repair any minor problems while they are still minor.
2. Change Filters
   Buy high-quality filters and keep them changed regularly; this will help keep the air clean and dust levels low inside your home. Keeping the filters changed regularly also prevents you from having to crank your HVAC higher to get the same flow of cool air, which can damage your system.
3. System Design
   One of the mistakes people make isn’t with maintenance of their HVAC system, but rather the design of it. Keep bushes, trees, flowers, and other materials away from the outside unit of your HVAC system. This will keep the outside unit pumping air efficiently and will keep you from pumping plant allergens into your home.

Your HVAC system can make the summer months more bearable, but following some simple tips will keep your system running much longer. Remember that without proper maintenance, the average HVAC system loses about 5% efficiency every year, so give us a call to set up an appointment at (678) 389-7468. Triad Mechanical Company specializes in HVAC systems and HVAC repair in Atlanta. With 24-hour emergency service of all major brands and an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, we are the HVAC repair that Atlanta trusts.

Dangers Of Poor Indoor Air Quality

You want to feel safe inside your own home, but many homeowners are scared to find out that the biggest dangers to your family’s health may be inside the house. While poor indoor air quality is responsible for a number of health problems, the good news is that it is preventable once you know the signs and cautions.

• Health Dangers
  Poor indoor air quality is known or suspected to cause a number of specific health problems, including Legionnaire’s Disease, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and more. In addition, poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, dizziness, sore throat, nausea, and allergy flare-ups. Because of the irregularity of which these symptoms appear, they are often included under the umbrella of Sick Building Syndrome.
• Causes of Danger
  There are two main categories of causes when it comes to poor indoor air quality: gases and particles.
  • Gases – Some gas dangers include carbon monoxide, which causes fatigue and chest pain at low levels and disorientation, dizziness, and headaches at high levels; formaldehyde, which is a known human carcinogen; and radon, which is known to cause lung cancer.
  • Particles – From pollens, mold spores, and dust mites to bacteria and viruses, particles trigger allergies and cause headaches, nausea, asthma, and more.
• Preventing Poor Indoor Air Quality
  Your HVAC system plays a central role in keeping your indoor air quality high. Keeping your HVAC system maintained with HVAC repair is a key step, as is keeping your air conditioning filters changed regularly. A good HVAC system will help limit many of the indoor pollutants, keeping danger low in the process.

Indoor air quality isn’t something many of us think about; pollution is supposed to be outside and caused by cars, not inside our homes. Your HVAC system is the first line of defense, so keep it maintained. Contact us today to schedule an HVAC repair appointment at (678) 389-7468. Triad Mechanical Company carries an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We specialize in HVAC systems and HVAC repair, keeping your air conditioning running longer and more efficiently. With 24-hour emergency service, we’ve been the HVAC repair company Atlanta turns to since 1991.

Become A Wealth Of Energy And HVAC Knowledge With These Helpful Links

Our recent blogs have featured information on increasing HVAC efficiency and the importance of clean air ducts. If you’re looking for more information on these topics, check out the resources below:

• EnergyStar.gov has a lot of ideas to help you lower your heating and cooling costs, like changing your air filter, using a programmable thermostat, and sealing your ducts.
• HowToDoThings.com has information on how you can use a programmable thermostat to control the temperature of your home and save money as a result.
• EnergyGuide.com has information on how much money you'll save by closing the vents in unused rooms.
• EPA.gov has information on cleaning your air ducts, such as its impact on the indoor air quality and allergy sufferers.
• DIYLife.com has information on do-it-yourself air duct cleaning, letting you know what materials you need and what you can expect.\

At Triad Mechanical Company, we know all about efficient heating and air conditioning systems. Over the past 20 years, we have served the metro Atlanta areas with 24-hour service calls. To learn more, visit our website or call 770-682-0075 for a free estimate today.

Some Of The Benefits Of Getting Your Air Ducts Cleaned.

Cleaning your air ducts will have a positive impact on you, your wallet, and your home. This is because the dirt, dust, and other particles in your air ducts negatively affect the air quality of your home and the efficiency of your HVAC system.

Let's take a closer look at the benefits of having your air ducts cleaned:

Your Health

You may be shocked at all the things that end up in your air ducts, like dust, mold, and rodents. These negatively affect your indoor air quality, which an allergy sufferer will pick up on right away because the mold and dust will cause an allergic reaction.  Even though your air-conditioner is designed to “condition” or clean the air, having clean air ducts is the only way for your HVAC to really do its job of spreading clean and pure air throughout the home.

The Efficiency of the System

If your HVAC system is circulating dust, then your filter is going to be overworked and have a shortened life-span as a result. In order to maintain any kind of efficiency, you'll need to change your air filter more often—even every few weeks—in order to combat all the dirty air circulating. Of course, if you clean your air ducts, then your air filter will be treating cleaner air and operate more efficiently with the same filter over a longer period of time—saving you money!

At Triad Mechanical, we know all about efficient heating and air conditioning systems. Over the past 20 years, we have served the metro Atlanta areas with 24 hour service calls because we know how important air conditioning is in Georgia, and we know how an HVAC system can improve your indoor air quality. To learn more, visit our website or call 770-682-0075 for a free estimate today.