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Ask Dirk: Why Should I Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
June 10, 2026
Ask Dirk Categories Air Conditioning Air Quality Community Energy Savings HVAC System Portable Air Cleaners Uncategorized In This Article Short Answer: Yes, Carbon Monoxide Is Invisible, Dangerous, and Detectable Only With an Alarm What is […]
Ask Dirk: Does the Humidity Level in Your Home Affect Your Health?
May 11, 2026
Ask Dirk: Does the Humidity Level in Your Home Affect Your Health? Short Answer: Yes — Both Too Little and Too Much Humidity Can Affect Your Health. Indoor humidity levels play an important role in […]
Ask Dirk: 7 Reasons Your Air Filter May Not Be Working Correctly
May 11, 2026
Ask Dirk: 7 Reasons Your Air Filter May Not Be Working Correctly. Short Answer: Air Filters Work Best When Airflow, Fit, and System Design All Work Together. Your HVAC air filter is designed to remove […]
Ask Dirk: Should I Humidify My Home?
May 5, 2026
Ask Dirk: Should I Humidify My Home? Short Answer: Many Nevada Homes Benefit From Added Humidity — But Not All Need It. In Nevada’s high desert climate, indoor humidity levels are often much lower than […]
How You Can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
February 7, 2025
February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month. During these cold winter months, you probably find yourself spending more time indoors than outside. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend up to 90% […]
Ask Dirk: How To Prepare Your Home for Spring
March 20, 2024
Spring is practically here! It’s time to prepare your home for the new season ahead, so we’ve prepared a Spring-Cleaning guide, complete with tips for cleaning your home and preparing your HVAC system for warmer […]
Ask Dirk: Why Should I Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
February 27, 2023
Carbon Monoxide, or CO, alarms are designed to alert you of any build-up of CO in your home. According to the CDC, CO is an odorless, colorless gas found in homes. Sources include fumes from […]
Ask Dirk: What factors contribute to home comfort?
October 3, 2022
Whether it’s a hot summer day, a chilly winter night, or anything in between, you should always be able to enjoy a level of comfort in your home. Our ability to customize our home comfort […]
Ask Dirk: What are Zoned HVAC Systems, and Do I Need One?
January 14, 2022
What are Zoned Systems? If you are unfamiliar with this term, you might be wondering, what are zoned HVAC systems? What do they do, and why should I know about them? Zoned systems group areas […]
Ask Dirk: Does my ductwork need replacing? Part 2
January 6, 2022
In our last column, we discussed the health and comfort aspects of your HVAC system’s ductwork. In this column, we’re going to examine increasing the efficiency of your system through replacing your ductwork. Efficiency How […]
Ask Dirk: Does my ductwork need replacing? Part 1
December 22, 2021
The ductwork in your home acts like its circulatory system – sending air throughout the various rooms and returning it to your furnace or air handler. Properly designed and installed ductwork can make a significant […]
Ask Dirk: Which air cleaner should I use for optimum indoor air quality?
October 20, 2021
Air cleaner vs. filter There are three main categories of air cleaners for central forced-air heating and cooling systems. Media (or mechanical) air cleaners. This is what most people think of when the term “air […]