Comfort Blog - ECI Comfort | Air Filters (2)

Apr 13, 2023 11:22:34 AM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Chill Out This Summer: 5 Tips To Beat The Heat

With the onset of the summer months, many people start to rely on their air conditioning system to keep their homes cool and comfortable. However, if your AC system is not well-maintained or prepared for the season, you can easily run into issues that could result in higher energy bills, system inefficiency, or a potential breakdown. Use the steps below to prepare your AC and get ready to chill all summer long.

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Apr 7, 2023 2:59:19 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

What is a MERV Filter?

Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) filters are a type of filter used in homes, businesses, and buildings to improve indoor air quality. The ratings on this filter range from one to 20 with one being the least effective and 20 being the most effective. They are designed to remove particles from the air that can cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems.

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Mar 28, 2023 3:41:08 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Disinfecting Your Air Conditioner 101

Do you remember the last time you cleaned your air conditioner? Keeping your air conditioner clean is vital to the comfort and indoor air quality of your home. Allergens, bacteria, or viruses can get find their way into a system that is not properly cleaned. When this happens, these particles and germs can be challenging to remove. Central air conditioning systems require heavy effort when it comes to cleaning. Taking the time to properly disinfect your AC is worth your family's health and peace of mind.

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Jan 13, 2023 4:05:55 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Fight the Flu This Winter With Indoor Air Quality From Trane

Winter is here… and so are those nasty viruses and flus. Being considerate of your indoor air quality can prevent sickness from spreading between you and your family members this season. Indoor air quality (IAQ) focuses on the degree which the air inside your home can start to affect a your overall health, comfort, and well-being.

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Aug 10, 2022 4:19:30 PM by Lauren Mangano - 3 comments

7 Types of HVAC Air Filters

How do you know which air filter is best for your home? The primary difference between these seven types of filters is their ability to filter various airborne pollutants. Different factors affect filtering ability, such as the material that makes up the filter. We'll go through the main types of filters and the pros and cons of each.

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Mar 31, 2022 4:37:17 PM by Lauren Mangano - 1 comment

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home This Summer

Maintaining healthy levels of indoor air quality, or IAQ, is important year-round. In the summer, though, there are different factors that may affect your home's indoor air quality. Understanding when your home's IAQ levels are too low and the various ways to strengthen the air quality is important to staying healthy.

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Jul 30, 2021 2:49:29 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

7 Reasons Why Your AC Smells (& What to Do About It)

The last thing you want when trying to cool off on a hot summer day is to notice a foul odor coming from your AC system. Unfortunately, this problem is all too common. But with all the different smells that can be coming from your AC, how do you know what the cause is and how to fix it? We'll go over the seven most common AC smells and what to do about them.

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Jun 22, 2021 11:25:03 AM by Brian Kinkade - 1 comment

How to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Smoothly

Homeowners know how crucial it is to keep your AC system running smoothly during the blazing hot summers. If your AC unit isn't installed, maintained, and properly used you may be damaging the longevity of your system. This could waste lots of time, money, and energy. See what common AC mistakes homeowners make and some troubleshooting tips and tricks.

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Apr 30, 2021 4:25:18 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

The Importance of Routine AC Check-ups

Wondering if it's actually important to have your air conditioning system cleaned and checked annually? The answer is definitely!!

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Apr 30, 2021 1:48:46 PM by Lauren Mangano - 3 comments

The Difference between Air Filters and Air Purifiers

With spring upon us, it's prime time to make sure your HVAC system is ready to provide cool air by scheduling a professional tune up, getting filters changed, etc. Then, when winter comes around, it'll be time to seal up our houses and try to keep the heat in.

There are many reasons to do routine maintenance on your HVAC system: it will help your system run optimally and efficiently, it will help to preserve the unit’s lifespan and reduce maintenance costs, and it will help remove the harmful stuff from the air we breathe in our homes.

No matter what time of year it is, maintaining adequate indoor air quality is key to staying healthy. In fact, the air in our homes is approximately two to five times more polluted than the outside air.

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Apr 30, 2021 11:44:30 AM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

How Indoor Air Quality Affects Children

Air pollution, breathing in smoke, and allergies due to dust and pollen are common concerns when spending time outside. But have you ever thought about what you're breathing in when inside?

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Apr 2, 2021 9:51:47 AM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Why Indoor Air Quality Is Even More Important During the Pandemic

Are you experiencing unexplained eye, nose, and throat irritation? Headaches and fatigue? Or even respiratory issues? There is likely a very simple underlying issue: your indoor air quality.

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Jun 13, 2015 10:45:00 AM by Alexandra Salomon - 0 comments