A “dry house” isn’t one where adult beverages are banned – at least not for purposes of this newsletter. It is, however, a place where the dry indoor air is so dry, it might be causing you any number of problems, including: Frequent bloody noses Dry skin Dry throat Itchy, watery eyes Static electrical shock … Read more
“New” can be a wonderful scent. A new car with leather interior, a fresh coat of paint, new wood furniture…often, there’s nothing quite like it. And yet some new household odors aren’t nearly as inviting. For many people throughout the East Valley, that includes the scent from new carpeting and carpet padding. That familiar odor … Read more
As the weather gradually turns cooler and the “Cool” setting gets shifted to “Heat” on your thermostat, those won’t be the only changes you start to notice. Little by little, your indoor air will begin to dry out and, with that, comes an inevitable set of consequences…dry, itchy skin in particular, not to mention bloody … Read more
If you still think a central AC system is your only option for whole-house comfort during the summer months, we have some terrific news for you, especially if you’re in the market for a new or replacement home cooling system. Central air, for all its advantages, isn’t for everyone. Perhaps your house can’t support air … Read more
You know that “thing” that comes around here in the summer that we all pretty much hate? Come on, you know what we’re talking about. It’s sticky, never seems to go away and, on really bad days, might even follow you indoors? That’s right: humidity! And yet, for all the complaining we do, come winter … Read more
We all know the health benefits of drinking plenty of water. But with so many differing opinions from doctors, nutritionists, and self-proclaimed health experts on how much one should consume in a given day, it’s easy to get confused and, worse yet, simply stop paying attention. While we certainly don’t pretend to have all the … Read more
Today’s highly technological world is amazing, isn’t it? It allows us to connect with friends and family across the globe with just a few clicks. We can share pictures, video, and even video chat in real time. Plus, work that once depended on snail mail can now be accomplished with scanners, email, and electronic signatures, … Read more
We have friends, relatives, and even a couple of our own employees who suffer in varying degrees from dry indoor air during the winter months. And while they all have different home remedies and lotions they swear by, most of the measures have little if anything to do with solving the problem. That’s something we’d … Read more
For many, adjusting to the colder months ahead can be quite a challenge. Simple tasks such as getting out of bed in the morning seem to take much more effort when it’s darker and colder. And with more time spent inside surrounded by dry indoor air, keeping our skin from becoming itchy, flaky, and even … Read more
Here’s a very common occurrence. Let’s see if it fits your present situation. You purchased your AC system 5 – 7 years ago and it’s been running like a charm. Until recently, that is. Then all of sudden, it started acting up and now you have no idea to call. Part of the reason, perhaps, … Read more
