Indoor Air Quality Archives - Bob Cermignano Air Conditioning & Heating

HVAC Air Filters

June 16, 2023

A common question we have been asked recently is how frequently HVAC air filters need to be changed. This is due to the recent air pollution from the Canadian forest fires and the lack of rain during allergy season. To help answer this question, we have to start by explaining the basics of HVAC air filters. Air Filters 101 For starters, what is a HVAC air filter? A HVAC air filter, like the lint trap in your dryer, is a filter that collects dust, dirt and other microscopic particles that are circulating in your home’s air. When you

Willis Carrier- The Father of Air Conditioning

July 1, 2022

Bryant Air Conditioning Systems Willis Carrier As we celebrate the 120th anniversary of modern-day air conditioning, here is a brief history on the “Father of Air Conditioning”- Willis Carrier. Early Years of Willis Carrier- Willis Carrier was born on November 26, 1876 in Angola, New York to Duane Williams Carrier and Elizabeth R. Haviland. Willis Carrier graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Engineering in 1901. Lifetime Milestones- 1901- Willis Carrier began working at Buffalo Forge

HVAC Rating Acronyms Explained

January 22, 2021

MERV, SEER, AFUE and HSPF. You’ve heard of these terms before, but do you know what these HVAC rating acronyms mean? The experts at Bob Cermignano Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. define and explain each acronym below. MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, or MERV, indicates a filter’s ability to capture particles in the air. MERV values range from 1 to 16. The higher the MERV rating, the better a filter is at trapping certain types and sizes of particles. To maintain maximum air flow, it is critical to speak with a HVAC professional about what MERV rating works

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

June 12, 2020

Despite Pennsylvania moving into the yellow-phase, the safety and well-being of our employees and customers is our company’s top priority. While we are open for business, we are closely monitoring the news and CDC for updates regarding COVID-19 and are implementing all necessary safety precautions to keep everyone safe. Safety Precautions Our company has instituted several procedures for each of our employees to follow. Please see below: We are calling and screen all customers prior to their scheduled appointment to confirm that no one in the house is sick or has traveled to

HVAC- A Life Essential Business

April 2, 2020

HVAC contractors are considered a life-essential business in the state of Pennsylvania. Therefore, we are open for business as usual despite the current stay-at-home order due to the Coronavirus. We understand that many customers are uncomfortable allowing people to work in their home given the current circumstances. We respect each customers’ decision whether they allow us to work in their home during this time or prefer to reschedule work for a later date. For those customers allowing us to work in their home, please know that we are taking all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Company Safety Procedures

Healthy Home Air Solutions

March 13, 2020

With the recent Coronavirus outbreak, healthy home air is more important than ever. Our company recommends three products in particular to improve indoor air quality: AirScrubber Plus® UV Lights Air Cleaners AirScrubber Plus® The Air Scrubber Plus® actively treats the air in your indoor environment to significantly reduce allergens and air quality contaminants. It cleans, freshens and purifies the air and surfaces with specialized light waves, along with a unique catalytic process that creates enviro-scrubbing oxygen and hydrogen molecules. It requires only 38 watts of

Tech Tip of the Month- Healthy Indoor Air Analysis

March 5, 2020

Healthy Indoor Air Analysis The air inside your home is two to five times more polluted than the air outside. That is an alarming statistic considering we spend 90% of our time indoors. Having clean air in your home is important. We can help you understand how to achieve it by running a healthy indoor air analysis in your home. As most homes have at least one source that contributes to indoor air pollution, it is important to uncover the invisible. We offer a 30-minute indoor air analysis to test for potential sources of air pollution.

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