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June 12, 2018

Important Facts about Indoor Air Quality That You Need to Know

As living beings, we all need air to survive. Even plants and animals cannot do without air. It is estimated that the average person spends approximately 90% of their time indoors, and this includes time spent at work, school or even when we are at home. Because of the amount of time spent indoors, we should be very concerned about our indoor air quality, as it could cause serious health problems for us like Asthma, Hay Fever, and other serious respiratory-related conditions.

According to the environmental protection Act, Indoor air pollution is more deadly and poses more threats to our health when compared to outdoor air pollution; this is because the primary sources of air pollution are everywhere inside our homes, schools, and place of work.

To help us improve the quality of our indoor air and reduce air pollution, let’s check out these important facts worth knowing about indoor air quality.

Proper Kitchen Ventilation

One of the major places where indoor air pollution is prevalent in the home is the kitchen. This is because most of the kitchen appliances produce highly toxic air pollutants, thereby contaminating the indoor air quality. This can be easily managed or prevented by making use of proper ventilation when cooking and by opening the windows to let in some fresh outdoor air.

Air Fresheners

Air fresheners are very hazardous, and they constitute serious health problems to us. These substances contain highly toxic chemicals which have been proven to damage hormone functions in young children.

Second-Hand Smoke

Second-hand smoke has been known to be one of the worst forms of indoor air pollution. With constituents of over 200 different types of poisons which includes Carbon dioxide and formaldehyde. Second-hand smoke also includes 50 different chemicals which have been known to cause cancer.

People easily recognize the health concerns associated with outdoor air pollution. However, they rarely consider how poor their indoor air quality is. We should endeavor to reduce the level of indoor pollution in our homes, by spending more time outside.

Call us at 972-932-5373 to set an appointment!

March 28, 2018

Preparing Your Air Conditioner Before Spring

Are your home appliances ready for the hotweather ahead? When it comes to your comfort, you’re better off prepared on what to do — especially with your air conditioning.

Your air conditioner should be able to withstand the long and hot summer coming your way. Is it reliable and in a good shape? Check out these tips on how to prep you’re A/C System this Spring, and avoid a system failure during the warmest time of the year.

Inspect the outdoor condenser

The most effective step in maintaining a residential A/C System is by cleaning its outdoor condenser unit. Washing it may not remarkably cool the unit, but at least it can cut down the power consumption.

Replace the air filter

By simply sliding the filter out of the slot and replacing it with a new and clean one, will greatly reduce the possibility of a costly air conditioning breakdown.

Clean the supply vents and return grills

Make sure the supply vents and return grills are clean and free of debris by using a vacuum cleaner. You might want to get rid of the pet hair around the grills accumulated over the previous months while you’re at it.

Preventive maintenance is a top priority

Ideally, it is good to make a run down of you’re A/CSystem to be able to see if everything is in working order. If you spot any issues, do not just shrug it off. Call a professional and ask for their preventive maintenance plan to ensure that your system will last longer.

In Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Rockwall and Terrell areas, Absolute Air is the trusted maintenance and repair service provider! Call us to help you endure the long warm days coming your way. Call us at 972-932-5373 to set an appointment!

February 20, 2018

AC & Heating Repair in Forney

Texas is known for its unpredictable weather, and the City of Forney is no exception. One day it’s warm and humid outside, and the next day it’s below freezing with ice and sleet. During the Summer, the heat is enough to melt the soles of your shoes, and in the Spring, you better hold on to your hats!

Fortunately, technology and innovations have come to the rescue with air conditioning systems designed to maintain your home’s climate in the most extreme weather conditions. Most, if not all, homes in the City of Forney are equipped with one of two type of Air Conditioning Systems that are designed specifically to help homeowners adjust to the varying extremes of the weather in the area.

In fact, many city residents have become dependent on heat pumps and air conditioners to say the least.

But just like any other man-made machine, these devices also fail. What do you usually do when your AC is down? When was the last time you had your furnace serviced? It’s no surprise that our AC Systems fail us at the most inopportune times, as it is during times of extreme temperatures that they are stressed the most.

Remember that when your cooling and heating systems fail, Absolute Air is the professional group to call for AC and Heating Repair in Forney, TX.

We make sure that our clients get nothing short of a team of highly skilled specialists who can thoroughly inspect your cooling and heating units and evaluate what needs to be done to ensure that they get back to doing what they were designed to do, keep your family comfortable!

Absolute Air is a leading provider of Air Conditioning and Heating System Repair in Forney and Replacement Services. It is a trusted name in the industry–and with good reason, too. Our experts give nothing but efficient, punctual, and best of all, effective services. As the leading air conditioner and heater repair service in Kaufman County, we put our customers’ comfort first!

Efficient Service

We are here to restore the efficiency and effectiveness, as well as ensure the safety of your air conditioner and heat pump. We have all the knowledge and tools needed to understand the various issues of your AC or heater.

Punctual Service

We pride ourselves on being the number one repair service provider in Forney. You will experience high quality work without the wait. With Absolute Air, we believe no family should have to suffer through intolerable temperatures because of a failed system.

Effective Service

We do the job well with money-back guarantee! After AC repair service in Forney , we can guarantee immediate restoration of your AC and heater.

Every job of air conditioning Forney TX services will be treated a priority as we remain professional and committed to providing clients with a service provider they can trust and depend on. In the City of Forney, call Absolute Air to repair your air conditioner and heater. 972-932-5373

September 9, 2017

How to Get Relief from Dust Allergies

If you’re allergic to dust and dust mites, you’re not alone.

Today, in fact, one in twenty million Americans suffer to some degree from dust-induced coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose. Severe reactions to dust can even lead to asthma.

One of the most effective ways to gain relief and help prevent dust allergies is with a whole-house air filter.

At Absolute Air, one of our indoor air quality specialists can install an air filtration system inside your ductwork. That way, it works in tandem with your heating and cooling systems to clean the air throughout your home, and not just in isolated spaces. Equipped with a HEPA filter, the system will trap and contain more than 99% of airborne pollutants that otherwise would pass through your air ducts untouched on their way to your living spaces and, eventually, into your air passages.

While it’s at work, your whole-house air purifier can rid your indoor air of much more than dust and dust mites. Here’s what else it will trap:

Pet dander
Smoking by-products
Cleaning by-products
Formaldehyde from new carpeting
Pollen
Pesticides
And more

Unlike the filter located inside your furnace or AC system which requires frequent cleaning or replacing, the filter inside your whole-house air purifier needs to be cleaned only once every six months.

Still, as effective as an air filtration system can be, there’s more you can do to protect yourself from dust and dust allergies, including the following:

Use a vacuum cleaner with its own HEPA filter; other models blow as much dust around as they catch
Dust your air vents and registers routinely
Have your ducts thoroughly cleaned at least every 4 years
Replace your pillows with those made from polyester fibers
Cover your mattress and box-spring with airtight plastic covers
Wash your throw rugs in hot water
Replace your drapes with washable shades or slatted blinds
Use a de-humidifier (whole-house or room size) to remove moisture from the air

For more information about a whole-house air filtration system from Absolute Air – or, to schedule an in-home air quality consultation and new system proposal – contact us today.

August 23, 2017

Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips

It’s easy to forget electricity even exists once you step outdoors, especially for young children. Once they work their way into the open air, they lose sight of switches, lights, sockets, extension cords, and just about anything else electrical.

But just because outdoor electrical devices can’t be readily seen doesn’t mean they’re not there. As a parent, therefore, you need to provide your kids sensible instructions for avoiding electric shock, or worse, during outdoor play time.

Here are some helpful tips to help you get started.

Always have an electrician inspect your pool before swimming season. But even with that, post an emergency procedure safety sticker near the pool and/or hot tub in case something goes wrong with the electrical wiring.
Electric grills are safer than their charcoal designs, but should never be used in damp or wet weather conditions. Also, be sure yours is connected to a GFCI outlet for added protection.
Power lines may seem like a climbing destination to your youngsters, but they are to be kept away from at all cost and should not even be touched with sticks, toys, or any other object.
Never climb a utility pole and discourage your kids from throwing an old shoe, tee-shirt, or any other object onto a power a line.
Never climb a tree or structures that’s close to a power line. At the same time, encourage kite flying in open fields where no power lines exist.
Stay indoors during an electrical storm. Statistics prove it’s just not worth taking the chance.
Electrical yard equipment should always be stored indoors. Also, avoid using electrical power tools in wet or damp conditions.
Check the electrical cords of your power equipment each time before using them. If frayed or worn, they either need to be replaced or repaired before you use that tool again.
Never plug two extension cords together outdoors and unplug them when not in use.

Not sure if your outdoors is as safe for kids, other family members, and guests as you’d like it to be. Then don’t take chances. Instead, contact Absolute Air today to request a whole-house electrical safety inspection, one that covers inside and outside your home. If there are any electrical problems, irregularities, or code violations in evidence, we’ll advise you and recommend the best means to rectify the problem. And all for your family’s added safety and convenience.

August 11, 2017

Quick AC Tips Before You Call a Service Pro

Some of us depend on central air conditioning so much that at the first time of trouble we’re on the phone asking for help. “Come quick, my AC isn’t working!” Trust us, we get calls like that every day. Not that we’re not grateful, mind you, but many such calls can be avoided – and money saved – when cooler heads prevail.

Got that phone in your hand even now? In that case, we invite you to put it down just long enough to finish reading this blog.

Thermostat Issues

If your AC system were a plane or boat and you were the captain, your place would be at the thermostat, your system’s command center. Keep that in mind the next time the cool air stops flowing since the problem could be as simple as someone accidentally turning the “cool” air off or to “heat”. Or, if the settings seem accurate but temperatures are still soaring, hopefully the only problem is with the thermostat, and no other part of the system.

Condenser Obstructions

For maximum efficiency, your outdoor condenser should be free of leaves, grass, toys, or anything else that can effectively restrict airflow. So, when the cool air heats up, look outdoors to see if a good pruning, etc., can free up your condensing unit to operate as efficiently as it was designed to do so.

Dirty Air Filters

Let’s say you’re faithful as can be in having your AC system professionally cleaned and inspected once a year. Which means, after that, you can just leave everything alone and go on your merry way, right? Wrong! Your AC filter needs to be cleaned or replaced, on average, every two weeks. Otherwise, it will become clogged with dirt, dust, and other debris, and nothing good – including cool, comfortable air – can come from that.

Yes, one of our goals is to help you enjoy cool, comfortable air as affordably as possible all cooling season long. And yet sooner or later, you’re bound to run into a repair problem that requires professional assistance, and whether that time is now or later, Absolute Air is ready and able to provide exactly the right solution, and always with a guaranteed upfront price quote. Contact us today or anytime for the service you need, when you need it.

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