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Air Conditioner Preparation Tips for Spring

by Cooper Climate Control

Can you imagine surviving Arizona’s sweltering Spring or Summer without your air conditioner? No? If we told you that you could save money on your energy bills, prolong the life of your all-important air conditioner, and ensure it stays running when you need it most, we’re guessing you’d be eager to listen. So, here it goes!

The Goal of Indoor Air Quality Testing for Arizonians

18Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

If you are concerned about the air quality in your Valley home, the first step is thorough testing for allergens, pollutants and other potentially harmful irritants in your air. But, what type of testing do you need and how should you order it? Here is a breakdown of what you can test for and why those tests are so important.

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Things Your Air Filter Can’t Filter

17Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

Air Filters are great to have in your Valley home. Many people who own air filters, especially those who suffer from allergies or asthma, swear by them as being very beneficial to their health and general well-being. They help you feel comfortable knowing that your air is clean and fresh.

But how confident should you be in your air filter? Is there anything your air filter is missing? Can you be sure that your air is as clean as can be?

Well, all air filters have limitations, and many do particularly well at trapping and removing certain types of air pollutants, but at the expense of letting others pass. What your air filter can and cannot do depends on what kind of equipment you have.

Avoiding Spring Allergies Indoors

12Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year the metropolitan area. It’s the season that trees begin to grow new leaves, flowers begin to bloom and all sort of other plants and vegetation “spring” back to life. But all of this blooming adds a whole lot of allergens to the air, especially pollen and especially in Arizona where there is a lot dust. Although there isn’t much you can do about the amount of allergens in the air outside, you can use your home’s air filtration system to relieve your spring allergies indoors. Today we’re going to tell you how! Read More

What is Sick House Syndrome?

10Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

What is Sick House Syndrome and Why Should Valley Metro Homeowners know about it?

So, what is sick house syndrome and how can you protect your family from its harmful effects?
Although Mother Nature has its own way of cleaning the air outside, the same can’t be said for our homes. In fact, over the past 30-40 years, our homes have become more and more susceptible to polluted air- a phenomenon known as sick house syndrome.
The history behind sick house syndrome

The roots of sick house syndrome go back to the energy crisis of 1973. At that time, people were searching for all kinds of ways to conserve energy because of the sharp rise in energy costs. One solution was to change building codes and make homes much tighter so that they could better contain heated and cooled air.

However, tightening homes also had a side effect. Over the next few decades, there was simultaneously a sharp rise in the use of indoor chemicals like perfumes, hair sprays, air fresheners, cleaning chemicals and new building materials. Because our buildings are so tight, these chemicals are contained in our homes and spread throughout the air we breathe.

Add that to all of the other indoor air pollutants like pet dander, mold and bacteria, and you’ll realize that the air in our homes can be highly contaminated. This can make people in your family sick and aggravate symptoms of other conditions like asthma and allergies.

How to protect your home from sick house syndrome

The best way to protect your home from sick home syndrome is to install a high quality air cleaner. AN air cleaner uses a technology that can pull harmful particles out of your air as it is cycled through your HVAC system. The best air cleaner can remove over 95% of air particles from your home’s air!

If you have any questions about sick house syndrome, or if you like to have the air quality of your home tested by one of our professionals, contact Cooper Climate Control, your Valley Metro area heating and cooling specialist.

Heating, Air-Conditioning May Be Hazardous To Your Health

09Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

Poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems may be hazardous and contribute to poor indoor air quality. Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions.

Damp Buildings

Moisture leads to conditions that are conducive to dust mites and mold, as well as bacteria, yeast and other living organisms.

A damp building with high humidity may lead to increased levels of dust mites and mold, leading to increased allergic respiratory symptoms, as well as the worsening of asthma. And even of someone is not allergic, molds may produce mycotoxins and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that smell bad and may cause respiratory irritation.

Indoor Breathing Environment

Although there are many culprits that negatively affect indoor air quality, poor maintained air-conditioning and carpeting are among the most problematic.

A home’s heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, if poorly maintained, can become a major source of microbial allergens.

Making a Healthier Indoor Environment

To improve indoor air quality, Cooper Climate Control has listed several practices that when done right, can make a significant difference. These include installing tight ductwork, achieving airtight construction, using correctly sized HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system and making sure there is fresh air ventilation. Proper ventilation involves introducing air from a known source and then filtering, dehumidifying and pre-cooling or heating it.

Keep air conditioner clean. Use a filter with an American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (AHRAE) Standard MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) of at least 8.
Do not have carpeting in any building or homes where humidity can’t be controlled. If you cannot replace carpet, vacuum thoroughly, carefully and methodically so you don’t stir dust into the air. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or cyclonic vacuum.
Prevent mold by dehumidifying the basement. In unfinished basements, humidity should be kept lower than 50 percent. Do research before buying a dehumidifier. ‘Exhaust only’ systems are not effective.

Cooper Climate Control is the Valley Metro area’s most trusted heating & cooling company. If you have further questions about your home’s air quality, just ask one of our friendly, knowledgeable experts.

Control Your Allergy Symptoms

08Apr

by Cooper Climate Control

Cooper Climate Control can help you control indoor allergens by regular maintenance on your air conditioning unit. As we tell our client’s when we come into their homes, it is very important to change filters regularly as recommended or every two months during use. We also mail out Recommendation Letters after every service informing any maintenance instruction if needed.

When we inspect your system pertaining to assisting you & your family to control allergens we first check for mold. But if you suspect mold may be growing inside your air conditioning system, you may want to consider having the air ducts cleaned. If you see mold particles growing near the ducts or on the components of the system or if you smell a musty or moldy odor coming from your vents, give us a call so that we can check for an accumulation of mold.

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Air Conditioner Preparation Tips for Spring

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The Goal of Indoor Air Quality Testing for Arizonians

Things Your Air Filter Can’t Filter

Avoiding Spring Allergies Indoors

What is Sick House Syndrome?

Heating, Air-Conditioning May Be Hazardous To Your Health

Control Your Allergy Symptoms

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