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January 9, 2014

House Plants Help Clean up the Air in Rockwall & Terrell

In between coughs and sneezes, do you ever find yourself wondering why you almost always feel worse this time of year than during the warm weather months? If so, you are in extremely good company.

It all starts right here: on average, and throughout the U.S., indoor air 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. And with your windows and doors all shut just as tightly as can be, guess what you’re breathing in over and over again: more indoor pollutants than you care to think about. Trust us on that one.

Well, you don’t have to take that kind of lung abuse sitting down. In fact, there are several things you can on your own to freshen up the air inside your home, and one of them is to purchase some (more is better) bacteria-eating house plants. Yes, there is such a thing, and quite a large number of them, including the following:

Arrowhead Vine
Boston Fern
Chinese Evergreen
Croton
Dumb Cane (turns out it’s not so “dumb” after all)
Peace Lily (aptly named, don’t you think?)
Philodendron
Pothos
Spider Plant

There’s your basic “who’s who” of clean-air-promoting house plants. They actually have two ways of doing their all-important job. First, they absorb bacteria and other pollutants into their leaves. From there, the bad stuff travels to the root structure where it’s turned into plant nutrients. Talk about “waste not, want not!”

In addition, house plants give off a water vapor that attracts polluted air directly to their roots for the same end result. And a healthy one, at that, for all concerned. Including the plants.

For professional help in cleaning up the air inside your home, we invite you to contact Absolute Air today or any time at all. We offer a number of year-round solutions that you can live with most comfortably, and affordably.

December 27, 2013

UV Lamps Improve Indoor Air Quality in Crandall & Forney, TX

We’ve come a long way in our battle to improve overall air quality. Consumers are demanding non-toxic products that are safe to use around their loved ones, and one by one companies are stepping up to meet that demand. From low VOC paint to chemical-free household cleaners, the clean air movement shows no signs of stopping.

At the same time, we’re still inundated with a slew of air pollutants, especially in our own homes. Truth is, the air we breathe indoors is far more compromised than outdoor air. And while eliminating toxic chemicals and pollutants from household products and making sure that your air filters are cleaned or replaced are vital to indoor air quality, sometimes other remedies are needed.

If, for example, you or someone in your household suffers from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory ailments, perhaps it’s time to consider installing Germicidal UV lights in your central home comfort system. You see, UV lights kill mold, bacteria, viruses and other air invaders, while neutralizing odors and improving the quality of the air you breathe. And because these lights are installed within your existing ductwork and create no gas or ozone, they are perfectly safe.

But the benefits don’t stop there. Germicidal UV lights also help to:

Reduce headaches, allergy, asthma, and cold symptoms

Aid in concentration

Increase the life-span of your HVAC system

Maximize the efficiency of your HVAC system, which in turn, saves you money on your home heating and cooling costs

At Absolute Air, we are indoor air quality specialists with multiple solutions for improving the quality of the air inside your home. Contact us today too learn more or schedule a free in-home consultation.

December 10, 2013

A Whole-House Humidifier in Kaufman & Crandall

Are things a little dry inside your house this winter? Dry hair, eyes, skin, wood – that kind of thing?

Well, that’s how most heating systems operate. As in, they heat your home and dry out your air at the same time.

But the air doesn’t just sit there and take it! Nosiree, Bob. Your indoor air is like a vacuum cleaner when it gets too dry, seeking out and soaking in moisture wherever it can find it. And since as much as 60% of your body is composed of water, you and your family are prime targets.

Here are just some of the problems that dry indoor air can cause around your house:

Dry & itchy skin
Dry and sore throat
Nose bleeds
Dry hair and flaky scalp
Static electricity
Damage to electronic equipment
Cracked and shrinking wood
Cold-like symptoms and other respiratory ailments

If this all sounds pretty familiar, then it’s time to look into a whole-house humidity control system. Installed directly inside your ductwork, they add as much moisture as you want and need to offset overly dry conditions

During the hot and humid summer months, that same humidity control system will work in reverse to remove excess moisture from the air.

With added humidity during the winter, you’ll also feel warmer at lower temperature settings, and that means about a 4% reduction in your home heating utility costs. Hey, every little bit helps, right?

For more information or to schedule installation, contact Absolute Air today. Your indoor comfort specialist in Kaurman, Crandall, and other local communities.

November 25, 2013

How to Prevent Colds & Flus in Terrell & Crandall

We know that your family’s health is your top priority. And this time of year, keeping the sniffles and sore throats at bay can be quite a challenge.

Fortunately, there are several simple and natural ways you can lessen the likelihood of catching a cold or flu this winter.

To help keep your indoor air free of bacteria, dust, mold spores, viruses, and other contaminants, clean or replace your heating system filter once a month, and consider installing an air purifier. Whether whole-house or one room at a time, an air purifier can remove up to 99% or airborne allergens and pathogens it comes in contact with.
Speaking of air, keep it circulating by cracking your windows open for at least half an hour each day. And, if you have ceiling fans in your home, they can do more than just collect dust in the off season. Running them in reverse will help with overall air circulation while bringing warm air down to the center of the room…where you need it most on a chilly winter day.
With shorter days and less sunshine to go around this time of year, the sun is still your best source of vitamin D, which is essential for immunity support. If you feel like your falling short and just can’t seem to spend any quality time outdoors, consider taking a daily multi-vitamin.
Take care of yourself. Wash your hands, get plenty of rest, stay active, and hydrate frequently.
As they say, you are what you eat. So nourish your body from the inside out with immunity boosting foods like dark leafy greens, fish, lean protein, garlic, mushrooms, and yogurt. If you do start feeling under the weather, stay away from processed food and dairy.

At Absolute Air, we can help keep the cold and flu bugs away by installing a whole-house air purifier right inside your duct work. That will help lower your energy costs, too, as cleaner ducts allows the air to flow more freely so your heating system doesn’t have to work quite so hard to keep you warm.

For a more comfortable winter with cleaner and healthier indoor air, contact Absolute Air today to schedule service.

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November 15, 2013

Space Heater Safety Practices in Terrell & Forney

As the fall temperatures continue to drop and we prepare to greet winter, many families in Terrell and Forney turn to space heaters to take the chill out of their homes and save on home heating costs.

But while space heaters offer an economical and portable way to increase the warmth in a single room, or heat a small area of the house without turning on the main heat source, they are also very serious fire hazards. In fact, space heaters are responsible for an estimated 25,000 residential fires each year.

Fortunately, you can keep your family safe and warm this winter just by following a few simple, yet crucial, space heater safety tips.

When selecting a space heater, make sure that it has been tested to meet the most current safety standards, and is approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratory.
Choose the right size space heater for each room.
Space heaters must now be equipped with an automatic tip-switch that will turn the heater off should it fall over. Do not use an old space heater that does not have this feature.
Read the manufacturer’s use and care instructions carefully.
Place the space heater on the floor, at least 3 feet away from any flammable items such as draperies, bedding, or clothing, and never in areas near water.
Avoid using extension cords with space heaters.
Always turn off and unplug a space heater when you leave the room or go to bed, and never leave young children alone around a space heater.
If you are using an unvented fuel-burning heater, make sure to leave doors open to the rest of the house to allow proper combustion and prevent any build-up of carbon-monoxide.
And finally, teach every member of your household how to properly use a space heater, and make sure everyone understands the potential dangers.

At Absolute Air, we care absolutely about your family’s comfort, convenience, AND safety, and there’s a lot we can do to give you greater amounts of each one. Call us today for more information or to schedule service.

972-932-5373
972-564-5373
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November 8, 2013

Furnace Replacement in Kaufman & Terrell

If your Kaufman or Terrell furnace is more than 15 years old, you have the potential for major headaches just around the corner. That’s the upper limit of its average expected lifespan. Anything beyond that is pure gravy.

But if you’re worried about that gravy turning sour, then now’s the time to plan for a replacement home heating system that will take the worry out of turning up the thermostat.

Before taking that next big step in improved home comfort, here are a few tips to help guide you through the process:

Focus on what it can do, not who made it

There are many high quality home heating systems on the market today. So many that the system’s brand name should not be your first consideration. Rather, focus on what the system has to offer you in terms of added comfort, reduced energy expense, and environmental friendliness

Consider the Whole System

A heating system is much more than the furnace or boiler. Which is why you need an experienced home comfort provider like Absolute Air to design and install it for you. Simply replacing one “box” for another is not enough.

Programmable Thermostat

If cutting your energy costs is one of your priorities, then you’ll want your new heating system to be installed with one or more programmable thermostats. Today’s more advanced models can be programmed by time of day, day of the week, and some can even be adjusted from a remote location.

Furnace Replacement is an Absolute Air Specialty

At Absolute Air, here are just a few of the steps that go into our heating system design process:

– Perform heat load calculations for proper system sizing

– Check vents and returns for proper air flow

-Check your insulation, doors, and windows to see where heat might be escaping

– Factoring in how your home is sited, i.e., does it face north or south?

– Determining the number and quality of your windows

And more

To learn more or schedule a free in-home new heating system proposal, contact the home comfort specialists at Absolute Air. And before you know it, you’ll be back living in paradise with greatly reduced energy bills.

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