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Spring is here and that means allergies from tree pollen are back. There's about 40 millions seasonal allergy sufferers in America each year and this can be a miserable time for them. You can help alleviate the effects of the allergies for loved ones by having a HEPA filter installed into your HVAC system so it can trap the irritants before they ar ...

It's finally summertime and with the warm weather, people like to tackle home remodeling projects. When remodeling your home, you should take proper steps to make sure your HVAC system is safe for the process. Remodeling your home usually costs quite a bit so you don't want to have to spend more money replacing your system when you could easily pro ...

One of the ways we can cut back is by keeping a handle on our electricity bill during the summer time when air conditioning use is at it's peak. Here are some ways to conserve electricity and lower your bill, as well as prolong the life of your air conditioning unit.~Change Your Light Bulbs- Rather than using the traditional light bulbs , consider ...

Upgrading your AC system can assure you peace of mind that it'll work when you need it and it can also save you money too. Upgrading to a programmable thermostat saves you money on your energy bill because you can set different temperatures in your home throughout the day. You can put your home warmer in the summer when you aren't there so your AC ...

Having a dirty air filter can cause your ac not to run properly. When it is clogged it restricts air flow and it causes the AC to work harder making your bill higher and potentially harming your system. You should make sure you check and change the filter every month. Filters are available through us on our website and we can come and change them f ...

Keeping your fan set on the on setting helps circulate the air in your home . This will help make dead areas of your home feel more tempered, this will also help your motor last longer. When the motor does not stop and start it lasts much longer. Another thing you can do to save money is to purchase a filter that does not restrict air flow. Another ...

Summer is almost in full swing and people are starting to turn on their air conditioners for the first time of the season depending on where you live. If your air conditioner isn't functioning properly, there could be a few causes. The first thing you should have looked at is getting the annual AC clean and check. The technicians come out and do a ...

The first factor to consider is the age of the air conditioner. If the air conditioner is over 10 years old, it might be a good idea to replace it. Usually the old air conditioners were made with the R-22 freon that helps deplete our ozone and they are phasing it out. Since they are phasing R-22 out, the cost is going up to recharge the air conditi ...

People ask this question all the time, they are curious about the answer. The first reason is saving you money a clean air conditioner runs better and uses less electricity. Less electricity means more money in your pocket. If the coil on your unit is dirty the motor has to work harder and this increases the risk of a breakdown on your unit. Every ...

Let's face it your air conditioner battles heat and humidity all summer long. It is important to make sure that you maintain your system by routine self maintenance and professional maintenance. Even with regular maintenance there may be a time when your A/C system needs professional repair. It is very common for customers to call that there A/C wi ...

Carrier has been around since 1902. Carrier is energy star rated meaning they save you money on energy bills by being efficient. For the home they have three series of air conditioners; the Infinity, the performance, and the comfort series. The Infinity series is the top of the line with up to a 21 seer rating making it one of the most energy effic ...

Heating the home is essential during the winter months and even in to the beginning of spring. Sometimes, the temperatures can be lower than normal in the spring months and it is important to have a source of heat for the home that will not break your monthly budget. A portable electric heater is one choice that home owners use to take the place of ...

Furnaces come in single, two stage, and two stage variable speed at 80 and 90 percent. When choosing a furnace you want to decide how energy efficient you want it to be, 90% is more efficient than 80%. Single stage furnace is the typical furnace that was used most in the past. The way they run is when the thermostat wants the heat higher, the furna ...

The 80% furnace is initially cheaper to purchase. The 80% means that 80% of the heat generated by the burnt fuel is used and the other 20% is wasted. It is not as efficient as the other models that have a higher number. The 90% furnace uses 90% of the heat generated and only 10% goes to waste. This is also called a condensing furnace because the ga ...

Baseboard heating is a good alternative heating source for homeowners to take advantage of. This option can warm up a room by distributing heat in a cost effective manner. Baseboard heating works like radiator heating by warming up the air in the room by giving out heat; however baseboard heating can be controlled by a thermostat. Baseboard h ...

Changing out the thermostat in your home can help you to save energy costs each month. There are a few styles that can help you to save energy and keep your home comfortable. They range from the simple standard thermostat to a digital and programmable thermostat. Deciding which works best for you can be difficult at times. Take these options in min ...

It is a great idea to get a humidifier. They combat dry air and help reduce your susceptibility to infection. When you run a humidifier, it keeps the inside of your nose and lungs moist which helps keep the hair working to catch the dust and other things that infiltrate our bodies. Keeping your nose and lungs lubricated speeds up the healing proces ...

There are plenty of people in the Bartlett area that have those lovely cottonwood trees in their yards or somewhere near by. The cottonwood trees shed their seeds and those seeds blow around and get stuck inside your air conditioner coil. When the cottonwood seeds clog up your coil, the ac runs less efficiently costing you more money. Build up of c ...

When choosing an AC and furnace, you have many different choices from size to seer to brand name. Bartlett Heating and Air is a Carrier dealer because we believe in giving our customers the best out there. When you purchase a qualifying high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner, you can qualify for several rebates through Nicor, Comed and Carr ...

Mold is a fungi that produces spores to reproduce that float through the air and grow onto surfaces like wood, plastic, metal, ect. The mold use the moist damp areas of your house to grow and thrive on, attaching itself to the dust and dirt on those surfaces they reproduce and can destroy surfaces they grow on. Mold needs food and water to survive ...

During the hot summer or cold winter when you are running the AC or Furnace instead of opening the windows, your air is far more likely to contain more hazardous particulates inside then outside that can make you and your family sick. If you don't have a way to filter and kill these particulates that are harmful, you could be putting your health at ...