Filtration Systems Remove More Than Just Dust!

Inside the house, opening doors and windows will get rid of a lot of chemicals and odors and a heat or energy recovery ventilation system can also be installed.

A whole-house filtration system with a MERV 16 rating removes 90-95 percent of mold spores, pollen, pet dander and viruses. MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) ranges from 1 to 16—the higher the number, the better. MERV 16 efficiency will be more than 95 percent efficient at removing particulates including dust mites, mold spores, fungi, pollen, and pet dander larger than 0.3 microns and more than 90 percent efficient at removing the smallest, breathable particles, such as viruses and bacteria, down to 0.01 microns.

NOTE: a MERV filter requires professional installation.

Choosing and Programming a Programmable Thermostat

Most programmable thermostats are either digital, electromechanical, or some mixture of the two. Digital thermostats offer the most features in terms of multiple setback settings, overrides, and adjustments for daylight savings time, but may be difficult for some people to program. Electromechanical systems often involve pegs or sliding bars and are relatively simple to program.

When programming your thermostat, consider when you normally go to sleep and wake up. If you prefer to sleep at a cooler temperature during the winter, you might want to start the temperature setback a bit ahead of the time you actually go to bed. Also consider the schedules of everyone in the household. If there is a time during the day when the house is unoccupied for four hours or more, it makes sense to adjust the temperature during those periods.

Save Money with this Cool Tip!

Set your thermostat at as high a temperature as comfortably possible in the summer, and ensure humidity control if needed. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.

Is Bigger Really Better?

Buying a bigger room air conditioner won't necessarily make you feel more comfortable during the hot summer months.

In fact, a room air conditioner that's too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. The reason: an oversized unit will cool the room(s) to the thermostat set-point before proper dehumidification occurs, making the area feel “clammy” and uncomfortable.

Central air-conditioning systems need to be sized by professionals.

Call Self HVAC today and get the right system for your home!

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AC Repair in Smyrna, GA Can Keep you Cool

Are you already suffering from the heat in Smyrna, GA? I can tell you that when you call us here at Self Heating and Cooling you won’t have to be uncomfortable any longer! If your air conditioning unit is on the fritz, give us a call! We are known to be the go-to team for ac repair in the area. Not only that but if your heat pump is the problem, we know how to fix it!

Don’t let air conditioning repair wait, call us as soon as you notice something in your home is off. It could be that the air conditioner is sounding funny or your house will be warmer than normal. Also, if you notice that your air conditioner isn’t able to keep up on how cool you are wanting the temperature of your house to be don’t hesitate to let us know the issues you are having. Not only is it a great idea to keep up with your ac unit with regular, yearly maintenance, but it would be helpful to for you and your health if you changed your air duct filter to keep things flowing well.

Are you interested in having one of our ac repair technicians come take a look at your air conditioner so you can relax inside your cool home whenever you please?