Collier's Comfort Blog: Archive for June, 2018

What to Do About Bad Air Quality

Monday, June 18th, 2018

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We are often concerned about exterior air quality relating to levels of pollen and other particulates. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), however, pollutant levels can be 100 times higher inside your home than outside. That’s because new homes utilize more airtight construction techniques for greater energy conservation. Plus, most air conditioning units are closed systems: the same air is recirculated without fresh air being introduced. This may result in bad air quality, and we’ll discuss three methods to deal with this below.

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Top Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Monday, June 4th, 2018

geothermal-system-diagramAs homeowners look to cut expenses and explore alternatives to electric or gas heating and cooling, too many times geothermal energy is overlooked. That’s too bad, because there are plenty of reasons why it’s a good source of energy for heating and cooling applications. Below, we’ll discuss why geothermal heating and cooling may be the perfect answer to your needs – and why. If you’re looking to keep your home at the perfect temperature, while keeping the planet green, this is your answer.

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