UV Lights for HVAC Systems: Are They Worth It?

If the air in your Palm Beach home feels musty or smells moldy, consider a UV light for your HVAC system. These innovative devices use the power of ultraviolet (UV) light to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. But do they actually work, and are they worth the investment? Let the experts at Hopkins Air Conditioning explain the ins and outs of UV lights for HVAC systems. What Are UV Lights in HVAC Units? UV lights are a powerful tool in the fight against indoor air pollution. These lights emit UVC rays, a type of UV light powerful enough to kill...

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How Can Improving Your Indoor Air Quality Help Fight Allergies?

If you often feel miserable because of allergies, poor air quality might be your real problem. Irritants, allergens, and other contaminants can initiate allergy symptoms and result in a lower quality of life for everyone in your home. In this blog, we’ll discuss how poor indoor air quality can affect your allergies and provide tips to combat it.   How Does My HVAC System Affect My Allergies? Your HVAC system plays an important role in the quality of air you breathe indoors, which can directly impact your allergies. Here’s how your HVAC system can affect your allergies: Filtration system: One...

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Furnace Filter vs. Return Vent Filters: Do You Need Both?

  They may be a small part of your home’s HVAC system, but air filters are important. They help you protect your home’s comfort and air quality. They capture airborne pollutants, improve your HVAC system’s efficiency, and protect its components from damage. However, there’s often confusion between furnace filters and return vent filters, and homeowners can wonder if they need both. At Hopkins Air Conditioning, we’re here to clear up the confusion. Understanding the differences and purposes of these filters can help you maintain cleaner air and a more efficient HVAC system. Call our expert HVAC techs for indoor air...

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Tips to Maintaining Good Indoor Air Quality

When you think about indoor air quality, you probably associate it with the air outside. While this is where air pollution is going to have its most drastic effects, the air quality inside your home can also be good or bad. Quality air in your house is essential to the overall health of your family. Here are some tips you can use to keep the oxygen in your residence as pure as possible. Clean the Air Filters The filters in your HVAC system are the front line when it comes to defending the air quality of your home. They stop...

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Advantages of Air Balancing Service

If you’ve ever noticed inconsistent temperatures in different areas of your home in West Palm Beach, your HVAC system could benefit from air balancing service. Air balancing is a process that involves measuring the performance of your system to ensure optimum comfort and HVAC performance in each room. The following are just a few advantages of air balancing service. Longer Lifespan for HVAC Equipment There’s no doubt that whenever an HVAC system is under stress, it has to work harder to heat and cool your home, resulting in unnecessary wear and tear. Good airflow achieved by air balancing prevents potentially...

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