Indoor Air Quality Posts

Is It Time to Schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning

August 31st, 2015

We’ve previously written about the reasons dryer vent cleaning is an important job to schedule for your home. Here, near the end of the summer season, we’d like to provide a friendly reminder about taking care of a task that so often slips people’s minds.

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Reasons to Install a Whole-House Fan

August 25th, 2015

What is a whole-house fan? It is a large fan installed into a home that draws air through open windows and then exhausts it out the attic and roof.

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What Kind of Air Filter Do I Need to Clean My Home’s Air?

June 8th, 2015

If your home has a forced-air heater or central air conditioning system, then it is probably equipped with a filter located near the air handler. This filter consists of a mesh of fibers that traps contaminants coming in through the return air ducts, preventing them from entering the AC’s cabinet.

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How Do Electronic Air Cleaners Work?

April 27th, 2015

There are many different ways to eliminate the pollutants that can circulate through your home’s air and lower its quality. One of the most effective ways to remove tiny particles, such as gas and odor molecules, is with an electronic air purifier.

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Why Regular Duct Cleaning Is Important

March 11th, 2015

It is easy to forget about the ductwork attached to your forced-air comfort systems (furnace, heat pump, package unit, central air conditioner) since most of it remains hidden from sight behind the walls and in the ceilings of your house. However, this ductwork needs to receive routine maintenance service from professionals to keep it clean and free from the dust and debris that will naturally start to accumulate inside it.

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Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Important

March 4th, 2015

What is one of the key steps you need to take whenever your transfer a load of wash from the washing machine to the dryer? You must check the lint catcher in the dryer to make sure that it is cleaned out. Unless the lint catcher is clean, the dryer will have a harder time removing heat from the clothing load, resulting in damp clothes at the end of the drying cycle.

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Why Duct Sealing Helps Protect Your Heating System

March 5th, 2014

Your duct system is attached to a centralized HVAC system and acts to move conditioned air throughout your home. Braches can sometimes develop in the ducts along the fitting of different sections, which can prove very costly to your system. Here in Madera, duct cleaning services can seal duct breaches for you, restoring your system to its optimum efficiency.

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New Construction Subdivision

September 23rd, 2013

Purls Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning has launched into another big project with a residential subdivision in Madera, CA. Take a look at the photos below for a glimpse at the work we have done so far. The images show ductwork, plenums, and return air vents that have been constructed and installed by Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning. We are very proud of our team for their hard work and the quality they bring to all they do!

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Spring & Summer HVAC tips to help you reduce your energy bills and save money

May 9th, 2013

There are several ways to reduce energy bills, save money and avoid costly repairs. Here are 10 ways from Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning to help you reduce your spring and summer cooling costs in Madera and Fresno, CA.

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