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One of the most expensive causes of energy waste is inside your HVAC system, but most homeowners don’t even know about it. Leaking air ducts, especially those in traditional forced air systems, are an enormous source of waste. According to an article by the U.S. Energy Department, “Duct losses can account for more than 30% of energy consumption for space conditioning, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned space such as an attic.” Consider how much air is wasted inside your home as a result of these duct losses. There are a few solutions to address this energy sponge; here’s three of your best options!

Solution #1: Air Duct Sealing Service

One of the simplest ways to address the problem is to hire an air duct sealing or repair service to examine and fix the damage to your system. This is typically the most cost-effective option, especially if you’re looking to make your duct work last a few more years. However, if your ducts appear to have extensive cracks and gaps, you might be better off replacing them.

Solution #2: Switch to Mini Ducts

Rather than replacing your old ducts with another large, tear-vulnerable duct system, consider switching to mini ducts. High velocity mini ducts utilize smaller tubing that offers faster propulsion of air throughout your HVAC system. They also supply a more energy efficient means of heating and cooling your home or business. Considering their much smaller size, mini ducts provide a space-saving opportunity to replace or add onto your current duct work.

Solution #3: Go Ductless

If your space conditioning system is already nearing the end of its life cycle, it might be the perfect opportunity to go ductless. After all, what better way to avoid duct losses than to lose the ducts? Many ductless HVAC systems also come with room by room temperature customization, which make them a good choice for families with varied temp tastes.

If you’d like more information about leaking air ducts, or if you’re interested in installing new ducts, you’re welcome to talk to one of our HVAC professionals at (678) 964-5617.

With summer in full swing, it can be hard to keep your house cooler without racking up your electricity bill. There are some ways that you can keep cool and keep your bill low. Below, we will tell you a few simple tricks that will save you money in a pinch. If you are too hot in your house, make sure you turn your air on or go somewhere that is cool. Also, don’t forget that pets feel everything that you feel so if you are hot, they are hot. You want to save money and keep cool, but sometimes the weather is too hot and running you A/C is just something you might have to do.

Tips

Close Your Curtains – The best thing we can recommend is to run your air for a while and close your curtains. Once you turn the air off, you will be able to keep that cool air trapped inside for a little while and on days that you are gone for the entire day, it will make a large difference.

Fans Fans Fans – When you really need to cool off quickly, go into a dark room and point a fan at yourself. This is a great way to keep your air off and still be cool when you are staying in one spot for a while.

When you have an issue with your A/C, give T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC a call at (678) 964-5617 and we can help you.

Your home’s air could be full of allergens, dirt, chemicals, and more particles that could be contributing to funny odors or even health problems. Whole house air filtration systems can provide unmatched protection against allergens and other contaminants that can lead to unhealthy air. While portable air filtration systems can eliminate pollutants in your air, they don’t come close to the work of a whole house filtration system. In fact, these systems provide outstanding benefits that can’t be found with any type of portable or miniature filtration system.

Quieter Operation

Portable filtration units are noisy and irritating. The humming sound that they project can cause problems from minor annoyance to lack of sleep for small children or anxiety for pets. Whole house filtration systems attach to your HVAC unit, so there is no heavy exposed equipment to make an annoying humming or vibration noises that can be disruptive.

Extended HVAC System Life

As your HVAC system operates, it naturally picks up dust, dirt, and other contaminants that can contribute to untimely wear and tear of your unit. However, the installation of a whole house filtration system can alleviate the effects of these particles by filtering them before they reach your air or heat system.

Long-Lasting Comfort

On average, you can expect your whole house filtration system to last about twice as long as a portable system. This is simply because whole house systems are created to be more durable. These systems are also much more sturdy and provide more powerful air filtration that their portable counterparts.

Whether you need healthier, less polluted air for your health or you simply want to enjoy fresher breathing, call the professionals at T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC for guidance on the ideal whole house air filtration system for your home. Contact our experts today at (678) 964-5617.

Summer is coming, and that means hot weather. Stay cool both physically and mentally by checking  if your air conditioning is showing any signs of damage.

1. No Cool Air

A lot of homes have ceiling fans that help circulate air, so you may not realize that your air conditioning is not blowing cool air. Turn off your ceiling fan and place your hand over a vent. Is cool air blowing? If not, that could mean that your HVAC’s compressor has failed or that the Freon levels are too low.

2. Some Rooms Are Cold and Others Are Not

If you are perfectly content with the temperature in your room, but someone in another part of the house is sweltering or freezing, you could have easily fixable thermostat problems or serious air duct problems. Over time, debris gets stuck in air vents, obstructing airflow. Getting the ducts cleaned and vents replaced regularly are a great way to maintain even air flow and temperature.

3. Odors

If you constantly smell burning while your air conditioning is running, your conditioner’s wire insulation has burned out. Musty smells indicate mold growing somewhere in the unit or ducts, which you should contact us to fix right away. Foul odors could also mean a rodent has died in your ducts, and probably means you have an air leak since the animal was able to enter.

4. Strange Noises

Grinding, screeching, or grating sounds should never come from your air conditioning unit. These noises definitely imply that gears or mechanics in your unit have certainly come loose or worn down. A squealing noise indicates that the fan belt has moved out-of-place. Any clacking noises signifies that a motor is broken or needs more lubrication.

If you have any of these signs, contact T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC   in Lawrenceville, GA at (678) 964-5617 for all your home AC repair needs.

Ductless air conditioning systems are becoming a very popular choice for cooling homes, apartments and even some commercial buildings. These systems and easier and less invasive to install than a traditional air conditioning system. When they break down, repairs can be completed in a snap. If you need ductless air conditioning repair, the staff at T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC is here to help. We offer professional installation services for many different types of air conditioning systems.

Do You Need Ductless Air Conditioning Repair

Your ductless air conditioner is an important part of your home, especially in the dog days of summer. This is why it is important to schedule regular maintenance and pay attention to the signs pointing towards a problem with your ductless air conditioning system.

Broken Remote
Every ductless unit has a remote. If yours isn’t working, be sure to check the sensor in both the remote and the air unit, and change the batteries in the remote. If this doesn’t fix the problem, it could mean you have an electrical problem in the unit.

Dripping Water
Your ductless air conditioning units have a drain hose that can become clogged. When this happens, it can result in a small leak and water dripping out of the unit. This is a definite sign that you need ductless air conditioning repair.

Broken Fan
There is a fan in the unit outside that keeps the motor cool and provides fresh air for the entire system. If this fan stops running or is making loud, unusual sounds, it could result in many different problems throughout the system.

If you’re seeing any of these signs, or feel like you need an inspection to determine if you need ductless air conditioning repair, contact our office at (678) 964-5617.

Did you know that your home’s indoor air quality could be much worse than outside air? This is because our homes tend to only circulate the air already inside the home, meaning that fresh air is rarely introduced. Today we will go over a few ways you can easily improve the air quality of your home.

Open Windows

The first and easiest option is to open the windows in your home. This allows much needed air circulation, and it can be useful to do this daily. However, some days the weather is less than pleasant, so if you can, at least open the windows when you clean, or when you use chemicals such as paint or aerosols. This way your home will not cling to all of those chemicals.

Clean Frequently

Another great way to keep the air quality in your home at an acceptable level is to clean, and to clean often. Sweeping and mopping weekly, in addition to regular dusting can help ensure your home doesn’t become a breeding ground for mold and dust mites. Both of those things can severely affect your indoor air quality.

Get House Plants

Another smart option is to include some house plants in your decor. House plants such as English ivy and snake plants are great for air quality, because they absorb and filter certain household chemicals. Additionally, plants consume carbon dioxide, and release fresh oxygen.

Invest In An Air Purifier

You also have the option to install air purifiers in your home. Stand alone units are available for single rooms, but you can also get systems that can treat the whole home.

If you’d like to learn about more ways you can improve your home’s indoor air quality, or if you need HVAC repairs, give us a call today at (678) 964-5617!

Did you know that the air quality in your home can negatively affect your health if you don’t keep up with proper maintenance? With all of the responsibilities that the average homeowner has, it can be easy to forget to change the air filters, especially since they are hidden from view. However, it is extremely important to remember the air filters, as they are the primary protection to your HVAC system, as well as your home’s air quality. Today we will go over when to change your air filters, according to your current lifestyle. If you find yourself in need of an HVAC inspection or HVAC repair, give our team a call at (678) 964-5617 for professionals assistance.

Frequent Cleaning, Closed Windows, Non-Smoking, No Kids or Pets

If you live alone, and like to keep your home sparkling clean at all times, you don’t smoke, and you don’t have kids or pets, chances are that your filters are pretty clean as well. If this situation describes you, you may be able to go an easy 6 months without changing your air filters. Be sure to check them out every 3 months though, and if you notice any unusual build up in dust or dirt, call an expert for an inspection.

Moderate Cleaning, Open Windows, Non-Smoking, No Kid or Pets

If you clean a couple of time a month, and like to enjoy fresh air in your home, that’s wonderful! Opening your windows allows fresh air to circulate, which can help prevent the buildup of chemicals such as formaldehyde, which are frequently formed by household cleaners in confined spaces. However, open windows, even ones with screens, will allow a bit of dust into the home over time. If you don’t have any additional sources of debris, such as kids or pets, you can likely benefit from a filter change every 3 months or so.

Kids, Pets, or Smoking

When it comes to kids, pets, and smoking, it is important to remember that these factors drastically change how frequently your filters will need to be changed. If you have children in the house, not only is a cleaner air quality ideal for their growth and development, but they also tend to carry in more dirt and dust, from playing outside and things of that nature. Pets, of course, while lovely to have in your home, will bring dander and varying amounts of fur into contact with your filter. Smoke from cigarettes can cling to your clothes, and the contaminants are quick to end up in the air filters. Smoking inside will of course create filter problems faster. If any or all of these apply to you, be sure to change your filter once a month for the best results.

Winter is fast approaching. Before the cold weather officially sets in to stay for a while, it important for your to have your furnace maintenanced in preparation for the season. Winter furnace maintenance ensures that your furnace is working properly and can improve the energy efficiency of your home. For all your winter furnace maintenance, contact T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC . We are here to keep your furnace in the best possible condition.

Steps in Winter Furnace Maintenance

It is a good idea to have a professional complete most of them because they will be able to see problems that you might miss. Here are the three most important things to do before you turn your heater on this winter.

Change the Filters
This is perhaps the easiest step in winter furnace maintenance. You can purchase the filters at any hardware store, and you can usually find instructions on how to change them in the owner’s manual. Changing the filters allows cleaner air to flow through the system.

Clean Out the Closet
During the summer months when the furnace is not in use, it can be easy to use the furnace closet as a place to store things. When the furnace is turned on, this can cause a fire hazard and make the the heater run less efficiently. It is very important to remove everything from around the furnace before you turn it on.

Have an Inspection
Having a professional inspect and clean all the different parts of your furnace will ensure that you find any problems and correct them before you turn the furnace on. This will improve the efficiency of the heater and keep your family safe this winter.

Schedule your winter furnace maintenance by calling our office at (678) 964-5617. We are here to make sure you heater is operational and safe.

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to think about the effectiveness of your HVAC. Your home should represent a cozy haven from freezing temperatures. If your HVAC has shown signs of struggle, it may be time to invest in a new system. Few people look forward to a major investment like HVAC replacement. In reality, the benefits from a new system, such as heightened energy efficiency and better temperature control, offset the pain of the expense. If you remain unsure whether your HVAC can make it through another winter, look for the following signs.

Old Age

The age of your system should weigh heavily on whether or not you go for a replacement. An HVAC that has exceeded 10 to 15 years of age could fail at any time. Additionally, the cost of repairs will skyrocket, as you begin to confront the possibility of major system overhauls. Worse still, your HVAC could fail when you need it most. Through the coldest days of winter, as the aged machine works its hardest, looms the constant threat of failure. 

Poor Air Quality

An HVAC that has begun to pollute your breathable air needs replacement. As HVACs grow older, dust and mold can take root within the system. While you can certainly hire a professional to clean the HVAC, you will need to consider whether this regular service is a practical expense. In particular, a mold infestation within your HVAC can be difficult to solve.

Safety Concerns

Does the pilot light on your furnace seem unstable? Do you see frayed, exposed wiring on your air conditioner? If you answered yes to either of these, you should begin the search for a new HVAC. Your HVAC should inspire comfort and security, not anxiety over your safety.

At T&B Air Duct HVAC LLC , we provide for HVAC replacement in Bonaire, GA. If you would like to schedule work or learn more about our broad range of services, give us a call anytime at (678) 964-5617.