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16 April 2008 5:00 PM
NATIONAL INDOOR COMFORT

NATIONAL INDOOR COMFORT WEEK—A BREATH

OF FRESH AIR FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS

 

Local HVAC company provides tips for improving indoor air quality

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 17, 2008)—In celebration of National Indoor Comfort Week, Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling is encouraging Central Ohioans to take steps to ensure the air in their homes and offices is free of harmful pollutants.

 

National Indoor Comfort Week®, April 20-26, celebrates the indoor environmental systems on which everyone relies, and honors the men and women who keep those systems running efficiently and safely throughout the year.

 

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air, and indoor air pollution is now considered one of the country’s top five urgent environmental risks to public health. These facts are disconcerting, given that most people now spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, and one in six people who suffer from allergies do so because of debris, fungi and bacteria in indoor air.

 

 

Pollutants such as dust mites, pet hair, cleaning supplies, paints and chemical sprays are released into the air through everyday living. These pollutants can have an impact on a person’s health, comfort and safety. Indoor air pollutants can cause a variety of health issues such as allergies, nasal irritation, sore or scratchy throat, nausea, coughing, eye irritation, headaches and fatigue.

 

Following are some tips for breathing easier while indoors:

·       Change air filters every three months

·       Consider allergy air filters

·       Have air ducts cleaned

·       Dust and vacuum twice a month

·       Test indoor air with an air sampling unit

·       Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are working

·       Open windows as much as possible

·       Reduce use of cleaning supplies and chemical sprays

 

Here are some warning signs of poor indoor air quality:

·       Noticeable increase in dust in home

·       Air filters are dirtier and need changed more frequently

·       Worsening of allergies or other health issues

 

Atlas Butler offers a diagnostic test called the AirAdvice Indoor Air Analysis™ that samples indoor air and produces a detailed report that shows indoor air impurities. The report also suggests ways homeowners and business can solve their indoor air problems.

 

For more information on the AirAdvice Indoor Air Analysis™ from Atlas Butler, please contact 1-800-FURNACE (1-800-387-6223).

 

 

Founded in 1921, Atlas Butler is one of Central Ohio’s largest residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning service companies. The firm employs 105 associates, and serves more than 22,000 residences annually. For more information, visit www.atlasbutler.com.

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29 March 2008 11:49 AM
Keeping your AC Energy Efficient this Spring

 You can save energy dollars by following these simple tips. Many of them are common sense suggestions. Over time, you will see your energy efficiency increase and your energy savings multiply.

Clean or replace filters once a month.

Dirty filters make your system work harder and run longer than necessary. They also encourage the build-up of mold and mildew and other volatile organic compounds that are floating in the air we breathe.

 

Clean your Air Conditioner’s condenser and evaporator coils annually.

Clean coils lower your energy bills and extend the life of key components in your system, like the compressor.

            With proper precautions, the outdoor condenser coils can be cleaned with a garden hose and mild cleaning solutions.

            The indoor evaporator coil can be cleaned in the same way, but proper access may require the skills of a trained technician.

 

Keep bushes, high grass, and other debris away from the outdoor air conditioning unit.

These obstacles block airflow to the unit.

            Blockage makes the system work harder and run longer.

 

Shade your outdoor air conditioning unit.

            A/C units shaded by trees or other means work more efficiently and save considerable energy.

 

Set your thermostat higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

            Each degree that you raise the temperature of your  air conditioning can save 6 to 8%. Therefore, raising the temperature from 72 to 75 can reduce your cooling bill by over 25%.

 

Consider new high efficiency air conditioners or heat pumps.

            The utility company can effectively help pay for a new unit.  By replacing units 8 years old or older with new high efficiency systems, you can achieve energy savings of 40% or more.  

 

Mark Swepston | permalink | Air Conditioning | 12 comments | Add a comment
29 March 2008 11:49 AM
Keeping your AC Energy Efficient this Spring

 You can save energy dollars by following these simple tips. Many of them are common sense suggestions. Over time, you will see your energy efficiency increase and your energy savings multiply.

Clean or replace filters once a month.

Dirty filters make your system work harder and run longer than necessary. They also encourage the build-up of mold and mildew and other volatile organic compounds that are floating in the air we breathe.

 

Clean your Air Conditioner’s condenser and evaporator coils annually.

Clean coils lower your energy bills and extend the life of key components in your system, like the compressor.

            With proper precautions, the outdoor condenser coils can be cleaned with a garden hose and mild cleaning solutions.

            The indoor evaporator coil can be cleaned in the same way, but proper access may require the skills of a trained technician.

 

Keep bushes, high grass, and other debris away from the outdoor air conditioning unit.

These obstacles block airflow to the unit.

            Blockage makes the system work harder and run longer.

 

Shade your outdoor air conditioning unit.

            A/C units shaded by trees or other means work more efficiently and save considerable energy.

 

Set your thermostat higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

            Each degree that you raise the temperature of your  air conditioning can save 6 to 8%. Therefore, raising the temperature from 72 to 75 can reduce your cooling bill by over 25%.

 

Consider new high efficiency air conditioners or heat pumps.

            The utility company can effectively help pay for a new unit.  By replacing units 8 years old or older with new high efficiency systems, you can achieve energy savings of 40% or more.  

 

Mark Swepston | permalink | Air Conditioning | 12 comments | Add a comment

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