Adding Fresh Air to Your Home

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    Fresh air is a gift from God!  I think of cool summer mornings, cup of coffee on the patio, no High Plains wind, chillin’ and at peace.  But what about your home?  Do you think your home air is cleaner than outside air?  Think again.

      When we think of our home, its inside air.  It should be clean but is it.  According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, indoor air is more unhealthy than outdoor air.  Your asking why, well, dust and other particles can contaminate your home, as well as mold, mildew, and viruses.  If you don’t clean your home at least weekly, and change out filters regularly, the air in your home can make you sick.   But there is more you can do. One is indoor air quality products, from Air Oasis.  Products like their Nano UV System.  And you can add a fresh air vent to your home.

      Your HVAC take in the air within your home and push either cooled or heated air around your home.  Problem is the air doesn’t regenerate itself, as in adding clean air.   Bringing in fresh air into your HVAC brings some balance to your air, cutting down on all contaminants.

      The pictures are Adam’s Air adding an air duct to your system.  You must remember however you need something inside your HVAC to clean the inside air.  That’s where Air Oasis comes into play.  Look at other blog posts for Air Oasis’ product for further reading.

    Heat Exchanger and Cracks Cause Big Problems

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      So your carbon monoxide alarm goes off at bedtime, its cold outside and you don’t want to turn your heater off but breathing carbon monoxide is by no means healthy, so first thing you call the fire department, they will more than likely condemn your heater and shut the gas off to your home. Then you call us. Over heating in your furnace can and will cause cracks.

      So what causes cracks? Your system over heats and it causes stress on the exchanger. The stress is from the expansion and contractions of the metal, and over time the heat will start making cracks. Now, how many times do we tell you to change your air filters in your HVAC? If you follow us on social media we bring it up quite often. NOT CHANGING YOUR AIR FILTER could cause damage to your heat exchanger. Please change your filter at least every three months, we go every two months in our home. A clogged air filter restricts air going though your system, and the system can’t breathe and results in stress cracks.

      Now of course the worse thing that can happen when you have cracks is that it will make carbon monoxide, which can lead ot illness and often death of the occupants of the home. Infants and small children and the elderly are effected quicker in some cases. If you don’t have a CO alarm go buy one, in some cases the fire department will give you one at no cost. If you have a larger house you will need more CO alarms. Call Adam’s AIr if you want us to check your system.

      Winter in the High Plains of Texas

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         It’s the first week of November and we have a good 4-5 inches of snow under our belts already!  That tells us that we will more than likely get more snow and winter isn’t even officially here.  So, we were thinking of the top items that your heater is not warming your home as it should, and it seems it is working way too hard to keep up and still not heating your home.  One item you can think about, especially in older homes is how is the insulation in the attics?   I live in a 56-year-old home.   It needed some love and we decided to purchase it and fix it up.   After several 1000’s of dollars we thought we were good.  Ahh but we had an electrician up in the attic and he said there was less than four inches of insulation in the attic in some places none.  That got fixed quickly, now we don’t have those cold rooms inside anymore.  Oh, by the way, Adam’s Air does insulation!  Here are a few other items you need to be aware of and think about.

      • We do Winterization for free if you own your home.  It’s a 20-point check list of important items to make sure that when you do turn your heater on, it comes on and works and warms your home properly
      • Carbon Monoxide poisoning is deadly.  It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.  It’s a silent killer. It is produced by the burning of gas, wood, propane, charcoal, or other types of fuel via combustion engines, appliances, or heating systems, it kills 400 people a year.  Every home should have at least two detectors with fresh batteries.
      • A simple item, and it’s the one of the easiest items that you the homeowner can do.  CHANGE THE FILTER!!!!!  When a filter is clogged it can break down the flow of heat and air and your system works overtime to make sure your home is comfortable.
      • How old is your thermostat?  If its older than 10 years you should replace it with an efficient and newer model.  This will help regulate the air at the right temperature all the time.
      • During our inspection there could be noises coming out of your system.  Could be several items, like a clogged coil or a fan motor and wheel caked with good old West Texas dirt. We can fix this at a minimal cost.
      • Dry Air is a problem with wintertime.  Humidifiers help place moisture in the air and it would be a great item to purchase.  Also, Adam’s Air works closely with Air Oasis, with their clean air products that work and are fantastic for clean fresh air. 

      We want our customers to breathe easier this winter.  We want our customers to stay warm this winter in your own home.  Call us today to schedule your Winterization. 

      Call-806-316-1103


      WInterization ! Adam’s Air Wants to Make Your Furnace Work!

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        Here in the Texas Panhandle you know winter comes in with a bang or a surprises us.  Your HVAC needs to be ready to heat your home before that first blast of cooler air come in or the first freeze!  First and foremost, always change out your air filter at least every three months.  If you smoke or have any pets you should change out every month.  And with Panhandle dust and contaminants in the air, a once a month change is imperative.

         If you can trust your husband or yourself to get up in the attic to check your ductwork for leaks of air, from holes, seams coming lose, and disconnections.   Adam’s Air can fix those problems.  On the average, 20-30% of air moving in ductwork in a home leaks!

        A programmable thermostat will help maintain the right temperature at the right time.  Adam’s Air can install a thermostat for you and can show you how to program.  With a stat like this, you can save on the average of $180.00 per year on your energy bill. 

        Call Adam’s Air for a Winterization of your furnace.  We will come to your home at no charge and go through a 20-point inspection making sure it is ready for the upcoming winter.  We make sure coil is clean, we check your blower wheel and motor, wiring connections, igniter, and other components.  If we do find items that are not working or need cleaning, we can quote you in the home to how much it will cost and how long the repair might take.   Call Adam’s Air today to schedule your free Winterization inspection, at 806-316-1103.

      Summer. Will it linger for a while or fade away?

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         This morning I was somewhat surprised to see the school zone flashing on the way to work.  I knew school was starting up again, but it took me by surprise.  I guess since our children are grown it’s not that ingrained in my head.    The reason I am bringing this up, is for these kids, summer is over.  When I was a kid summer lasted from the middle of May to the end of August, not anymore.  I love summertime, its my favorite time of year.  But this year has been brutal, with the three-digit temperatures and hardly any rain.  My lawn looked great in late May and mid-June, now it’s a dried and cracked wasteland!   And being in the heating and air business we have heard all the stories ,and we have been in 150-degree attics doing what we do to fix our wonderful customers , and we have heard all the horror stories of our customers trying to withstand the hot temperatures with no air in their home.   We feel for you and we try our best to get you scheduled so we can make you more comfortable.   We have worked long hot days, and by the end of the day we get to go home and get cool with our own HVAC.  In a way I am waving this summer so long, but I guarantee you, that first icy frigid air I feel from Canada I’ll be wanting summer back.  So, the guys here at the shop were talking along with Adam about how much time we have left before we gear up for cooler climates.  Most of us agreed that we will have a Indian Summer, and maybe by Thanksgiving we can have cooler weather.  Until then make the best of anytime you have off, even if its inside.  And remember, Adam’s Air will be with you in all kinds of weather, all you must do Is give us a call.