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Understanding How Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers Can Benefit a Home

10.09.2011 04:24 PM
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Air conditioning improves the air quality in your home during the summer months by cooling the air and filtering impurities, but do you ever get the feeling that your home is too stuffy or too dry? Humidifiers can help people who suffer from dry skin, itchy throat, cracked lips, or more severe problems like alleviating asthma symptoms. Dehumidifiers can help alleviate allergies and asthma caused by mold, mildew, and dust mites.

Properly maintaining humidifiers or dehumidifiers is necessary to achieve the best results. By learning how humidifiers work, you can better understand how to maintain them and ensure the highest air quality in your home.

Humidifiers
Humidifiers release steam, mist, or water vapor into the air to control humidity levels in your house. Not only can humidifiers alleviate asthma and allergy symptoms, they can also reduce static electricity in the air of your home and prevent wallpaper peeling and cracks in paint and furniture in your home.

Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers, on the other hand, remove moisture from the air by condensing air. When air is condensed against a cold surface, the amount of water which it can contain is decreased. Since the cooled air can no longer accommodate its previous moisture content, the water condenses from a vapor to a liquid and is deposited in the dehumidifier. The container which collects condensed water has to be emptied regularly or mold and mildew can grow in the container.

If you're looking to order or install a humidifier or dehumidifier, visit us at  F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. We perform air conditioning, furnace, and plumbing repair and installation in the Fairfax area. Call (703) 496-5016 for more ideas on how to improve your in-home air quality.

Why Do I Need To Have My Furnace Maintained?

10.03.2011 04:20 PM
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Without proper plumbing maintenance, your pipes may back up or rust. Without air conditioning maintenance, your house won't be cool during the summer. However, furnace maintenance is often overlooked. Nonetheless, regular furnace maintenance is very important especially with the upcoming Fairfax winter. Here is a quick overview of why you should consider hiring someone to check your furnace regularly. 

Keep It Clean
Keeping your furnace clean prevents soot buildup, which ensures that your furnace will work properly. Clean, well-maintained furnaces will run more efficiently than poorly maintained furnaces, and proper maintenance reduces the strain on your furnace and ducts. As with most household appliances and infrastructure, the small cost of proper maintenance is more than offset by the eventual return on your investment in total lifespan and quality of operation. 

Reduce Carbon Monoxide
It's no secret that carbon monoxide is deadly. All homes should be equipped with carbon monoxide sensors, but you should also have your furnace inspected and maintained regularly to prevent unforeseen carbon monoxide leaks in your home. You'll not only be keeping your furnace running efficiently, you’ll also keep you and your family safe. 

Prevent Failure
By maintaining your furnace regularly, you'll have heating at all times. If you wait for your furnace to break down, you’ll not only be left without heating, but you’ll face much larger repair costs. 
If you're looking for a professional to inspect your furnace, visit us at F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Serving the Fairfax and McLean areas, we also perform plumbing and air conditioning maintenance. Call us at (703) 496-5016 and ask for one of our professionals to inspect your furnace before it's too late!

F.H. Furr: Simply The Best Resource for AC & Plumbing Repair Needs!

09.03.2011 04:04 PM
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Recently our articles have covered information about your water heater, air conditioner and plumbing systems. If you’re looking for more information or have further questions about these systems, here are some articles for you to check out. Or, feel free to check out our website for information on all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning prides itself on not only being a leading in the service industry, but also in providing information for homeowners in the Northern Virginia area. For service from “Simply the Best” in the Fairfax, McLean and surround areas, contact F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning today at (703) 496-5016.
 
  • Is your water heater making strange noises, leaking, or producing water that is way too hot? Visit this page from HomeTips.com to learn why these problems occur and how a plumber can help. 
  • Depending on where your water comes from, you may be able to eliminate your home’s stinky water through regular water heater maintenance. Read this page from Water Heater Rescue to learn more. 
  • Interested in upgrading your central air conditioner? Here’s a great page from Energy Savers to help you pick the right one. 
  • Root infiltration is a severe plumbing problem that needs to be fixed immediately. Here’s more information on tree root-related plumbing issues. 
  • Water heater safety is extremely important. For tips to ensure that your water heater is in proper working order, take a look at this article from This Old House. 
  • Ductless air conditioning is very popular among homes without air duct or HVAC systems. Read this article to learn more about how they work. 
  • A water filter can help your home’s hard tap water be more drinkable and better tasting. Here’s a great guide to help you learn more about the benefits of filtered water.

Increase the Life of Your A/C Unit with Proper Maintenance

08.28.2011 01:23 PM
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Constant air conditioning repair can be costly and annoying. If you’ve recently installed a new air conditioning system or if you’re interested in prolonging the life of your current unit then read on!  Your air conditioner is a large asset to your home so make sure you take care of it with proper maintenance to avoid costly repairs in the future. Here are some basic maintenance tips that you can do today to ensure a long and healthy life for your A/C.

  • Give It Some Space: Your air conditioner takes in outdoor air which it then cools to make your home a comfortable living space. Give it some room to breathe by trimming the plants and bushes around the unit. And remember, it’s not an outdoor coffee table.  Don’t lean anything on the unit or prop up anything next to it. A good rule of thumb is to give your A/C at least a foot of space in every direction.  
     
  • Keep it Clean: Rain is corrosive to enough to the metal. Make sure to keep the area clear of any corrosive liquids and spills. That means keeping pets away from the area as well.  
     
  • Give it Annual Check-up: Your air conditioner is big investment and keeping it properly maintained can ensure that it is running as efficiently as possible. Keep it up to speed with annual check-ups. An F.H. Furr service call can make sure that it is clean inside and has properly working parts.

If your air conditioner is in need of a check-up, give F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditing a call for routine service. If your air conditioner isn’t running like it use to, it may be in need of serious repair. Call us at (703) 496-5016 before you need more serious repair!

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