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Your home’s air ducts connect to your HVAC system, essentially carrying all air in your Birmingham, AL, home to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system. Air ducts are the paths traveled by the air, meaning it’s optimum for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, as the air can pick…
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The air we breath is just as important to our health as the food we eat or the beverages we drink. Air quality is one of the most important and yet least thought about contributors to our health and well being. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, your indoor air can be 2 to 5…
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There are some home remedies you can try to clear a clogged drain. There are also things that you can do at home to help keep it from happening again. Try these tips at home before investing in some of the harsh chemicals they sell at the store. Often these products can cause damage to…
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Well, the sun is shining in Birmingham, AL, which means it might be time to spend the day by the pool. It also means that it is time to turn on your AC. What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this…
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A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same. The ice build up on your AC unit creates an inability to cool…
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Your air conditioners can do several things––keep your home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help to your home’s humidity low. But one thing it cannot do is kill mold. It can help prevent growth, but once it exists, your air conditioner cannot kill it. If…
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Hiring a qualified, experienced and honest plumber is an important step for a homeowner. It is important to find one that knows what he/she is doing. They are responsible for parts of your house that are crucial to your daily life and if they fail to execute their job correctly it can result in costly…
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The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At Western Sales and Service, , we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in Birmingham we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on…
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Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At Western Sales and Service, we recommend a maintenance inspection at least once a year to inspect the…
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When you think of air pollution, what pops into your mind? A giant smoke stack? Cars spewing exhaust? A trash incinerator? Chances are, you may not have considered that your own home is full of air pollution. According to the EPA, you may be exposed to 2-5 times more airborne pollutants by staying indoors than…
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