Neese Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Heating & Air Conditioning Services in Alpharetta, GA

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HVAC UV Lights for Your Home

HVAC UV Lights Kill Off Bacteria and Germs

Concerned with the germs, allergens and bacteria that are floating around your home? Does your indoor air quality (IAQ) always get worse during the cooler months? If you’re on a mission to improve the air quality inside your home, consider installing a UV light. HVAC UV lights can kill off bacteria, germs, and several other harmful particulates before can they enter your home.

All our clients want to know that HVAC UV lights actually work before they have them installed. We’re here to provide you with evidence supporting UV lights, show you what’s available, and what their benefits are.

Scientific Support for HVAC UV Lamps

The effectiveness of UV lights and their uses have been studied for decades. Studies show that UV lights can successfully kill off bacteria and other germs. UV lights have been used to kill off harmful viruses, mold and bacteria for well over 100 years. Hospitals, hotels, restaurants, airlines and more continue to use them to sterilize equipment and the air you breathe.

Regarding UV lights and HVAC systems, this study provides evidence supporting their use to kill a variety of airborne particulates. These studies are 2 of many. When you install an HVAC UV light, you can rest-assured they will improve the quality of your home’s air.

Who Should Use Ultraviolet Lights?

Everyone can reap the benefits of using HVAC UV lights; some individuals more than others. If you have a compromised immune system or suffer from COPD, asthma or allergies, you should consider installing UV lights.

Residential UV Lamps

All residential HVAC systems either use coil cleaning UV lights or air cleaning UV lights. There are several different terms that companies use to describe these lights: sterilizing, sanitizing, purifying, etc. But, all residential HVAC UV lights fall into one of these two categories.

Air Cleaning HVAC Lights

Air purifying UV lights only turn on when your HVAC kicks on. They are designed to kill bacteria and other particulates that are in the air before they enter your home. These lights are housed within your home’s air ducts.

Coil Cleaning HVAC UV Lights

Coil purifying lights, on the other hand, are always on. They are housed near your indoor evaporator coil and focus on keeping your HVAC’s coils free of bacteria and mold. This is the type of HVAC UV light that most homeowners choose.

More Benefits to Using UV Lights

Other than improving your home’s IAQ, UV lights have several other benefits. They can increase your energy-efficiency, lower your energy bills, make your air fresher and improve your home’s airflow.

Call Neese Today!

If you’re thinking about installing an HVAC UV light in your home, call Neese. We can ask you a few simple questions and then pair you with the best UV light for you and your family. Contact us today!

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Should you get HEPA Air-Filters for your Home

HEPA Filters – A Sensible Solution to Indoor Air Quality Issues

Much like outdoor pollution, indoor pollution can damage your health. Depending on your individual situation, the air inside your home can actually be worse than the air outside. Some of the worst indoor pollutants include smoke, mold spores, pollen, cleaning solutions and also animal dander. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) even includes indoor air pollution on their list of the Top-5 environment-related health risks. As a homeowner, you can resolve most indoor air quality issues by installing an air filter. Neese highly recommends installing a HEPA filter. These high-quality filters are capable of filtering both large and also microscopic particles and they’re a sensible solution to IAQ issues.

Before Purchasing a HEPA Filter for Your Home

  • Check the Size. HVAC systems require specific air filters and it’s vitally important that you purchase the correct size. If it doesn’t fit properly, it won’t be able to filter all the air before it enters your home.
  • Check the Quality. Did you know HEPA air filters are made up of three parts that balance each other to function correctly? Most filters are unbalanced. This makes it impossible for them to capture pollutants before they enter your home. Give Neese a call. We can provide some suggestions and also help you steer clear of low-quality filters.
  • Check Your HVAC. If your ducts leak or your filter slot isn’t sealed properly, they can also let unfiltered air into your home. If you’re ready to address your home’s indoor air quality, give us a call. We can inspect your air filter slot and ducts and ensure they are aren’t letting unfiltered air in.
Contact Neese Today

The Neese’ team is here to help with all your IAQ needs. We can help you select the right HEPA air filter for your system and provide information on other IAQ solutions. Contact Neese today to get started.

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Does Your Air Conditioner Need to be Repaired?

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Air Conditioner Repairs with Neese Heating & Air Conditioning

Here in the greater Atlanta area, we feel it’s essential for our clients to know some of the telltale signs that indicate their air conditioner needs to be repaired. When you are well-informed about these signs; you can often save yourself from having to pay for large, costly repairs down the road and also increase your comfort.

To help you understand some of the various ways your AC can indicate something is wrong; we’ve put together a list of 9 common air conditioner warning signs.

9 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repairing

  1. No Cool Air. If turn your air conditioner on but cool air isn’t coming out of your vents, give us a call.
  2. Poor Air Flow. If you turn your air conditioner on but notice there’s very little airflow, you need to book a repair appointment with us.
  3. High Humidity. If your air conditioner can no longer handle the Atlanta humidity, it most likely needs to be serviced.
  4. Varying Temperatures. If the temperature seems to be different in every room in your home, your HVAC system probably needs to be repaired.
  5. Thermostat Discrepancies. If your thermostat reads 72, but it feels more like 80, we also need to examine your thermostat.
  6. Frequent Cycling. If your AC regularly kicks on and also off in rapid succession, one of our technicians should take a look at it.
  7. HVAC Leaks. You should never see standing water or also evidence of leaks in and around your system. If you do call us right away.
  8. Strange Sounds. Your AC unit shouldn’t make strange or weird sounds, including banging, grinding, or knocking. If you turn the AC on and something sounds a bit weird, give us a call.
  9. Strange Smells. Your AC system shouldn’t smell funny either. If the air coming from your ducts smells moldy, dusty, or it smells like something is burning, schedule a service call.
Contact Neese Heating & Air Conditioning Today

No matter what kind of AC unit you have or what type of repairs it needs, Neese Heating & Air Conditioning is up to the task. Call us today to schedule your AC repairs.

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In-Home Virus Protection

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In-Home Virus Protection

With the recent news regarding Corona virus protecting your loved ones is a priority. Your indoor air quality is a part of that. Bad indoor air quality occurs when you have contaminants like mold, mildew, dust, and also viruses that your HVAC system blows in areas that you and your family actively breathe. Ultraviolet germicidal lights kill, prevent and also clean the microorganisms that grow in your HVAC system.

At Neese Heating and Cooling, we are proud to offer REME HALO® ultraviolet germicidal lights to our customers since it is also what we choose to install in our own home to protect our families.

Reme Halo – Indoor Air Purification

The award-winning REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purifier is the next generation of indoor air quality (IAQ) technology and capable of purifying every cubic inch of air that your central air conditioning system reaches. Designed to eliminate sick building syndrome risks by reducing odors and air pollutants, the REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purifier is the best solution for your whole house and also building air purification.

Invented to recreate nature’s process of purifying the air, it’s like bringing fresh outdoor air inside without ever having to open your windows. And it’s effective against all three categories of indoor air pollutants: Particulates, Microbial, and Gases.

You can now reduce common allergy triggers from particulates such as pollen, mold spores, dander and dust. Thoroughly tested on airborne and surface bacteria & viruses, such as MRSA, e-coli, and Norwalk, to name a few. Say goodbye to odors from cooking, pets, dirty socks, diaper pails, and musty rooms.

What’s New – Virus Protection

The redesigned and improved REME HALO® whole home in-duct HVAC unit features higher ionized hydroperoxide output. This gives faster kill rates for microbial contaminants in the air as well as on surfaces. This higher output also drops more particulates from the air; bringing relief to those who suffer from allergies and other respiratory issues. Now with quick release features for the cell and housing for faster cell replacement; and an adjustable shroud for customization of the advanced oxidation plasma output.

Contact us to learn more or to schedule your appointment today.

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Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality and your HVAC Filter

Your heating & air system is like the respiratory system of your home. It’s what circulates comfortable air into the space where you live. Many people do not realize that the same air is cycled throughout the system over and over. It is essential that your air filter is doing its job and are replaced on a regular basis. This is what keeps you and your family healthy and happy, filtering out spores, bacteria, and viruses; while also maintaining the temperature reasonable. We are your local choice for all your HVAC filter needs in Alpharetta, GA.

How often should you change your filters?

Curious as to how often you should change your filters? Here are some things to consider. Who lives with you? Who lives with you in your home makes a big difference in how often you should get your filters changed. Each household is unique, so it is important to remember that your neighbor’s filter change schedule will most likely be different from yours. Typically, if you are a single-person home or for a vacation home that is hardly occupied you might be able to change filter once every 2-3 months.

However, if you live with a house of four people, you should be changing your filters once a month or so. If you have pets, your best bet is to change the filters once a month. Choosing higher efficiency filters can help if you have allergy-sensitive people in your home or many people and pets. This will keep your air fresh, clean, and your heating and air system working properly.

HVAC Filter replacement schedule

Have you been keeping track of your replacement schedule? When you have a million other things on your to-do list, changing the heating and air filter might be the last thing on your mind. But taking a second to record the next time your filters should be changed in your phones calendar will help to remind you to complete the task. This only takes a moment and will help keep your system well-maintained – fending off many long-term repairs.

Has your system not been working as well? Before you panic at your air conditioning system not working correctly, check your air filter replacement schedule. If it’s close to replacement time, it probably means that your air filters need replacement. Due to different environmental and personal factors, sometimes the filters picks up more dander and allergens. Replace your filters and monitor the efficiency of your system – if it seems to get better, great. If not, contact us and we will perform a full system diagnostic.

High-Efficiency HEPA Filtration System

You can also install a high-efficiency HEPA rated filtration system that will clean up your indoor air, protect your heating and air conditioning system and only require changing once per year. These large media filters install in your ductwork return system and are recommended for anyone with allergies or chronic breathing issues.

If you would like more information on a new HEPA filtration system or to schedule your full-service system cleaning and tune up contact us to schedule your appointment now.

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UV Lights and Air Quality

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UV Lights and Air Quality

Ultraviolet light, also known as UV light, is not as uncommon or as hyper-scientific as it might sound. Anyone with windows is exposed to natural UV light from the sun’s rays. It is what causes nasty sunburns in the heat of summer. With long-term exposure, it can also cause permanent skin damage. Despite the potential cost of long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays from the Sun, UV lights are very common and safe to use in HVAC systems in the home. Especially if a house is prone to mold issues, it is worth it to talk to an HVAC technician about installing UV lights in your system.

UV Light Benefits

In the same way that too much exposure to UV light from the sun can damage your skin, installing a UV light in your HVAC system creates an environment that doesn’t support sustained life for mold spores and other organisms. When UV lights are installed in your home’s HVAC system, this effectively sanitizes the air flowing through your home at the source. With a little effort from your HVAC technician, the air that flows through your system can be clean, refreshing, and safe for everyone in your home to breathe through installing one of these lights.

How can you tell that your home might benefit from UV lights? There are a few different signs that might indicate you have a problem with mold or bacteria in your home. If you find that you or members of your family sneeze a lot, have consistent issues breathing, or are getting sick constantly, it might be time to have your HVAC system checked out. However, if you clean your system regularly and still experience issues, or if you live in an area where mold is common, UV lights could make all the difference.

UV Lights and Indoor Air Quality

The best way to tell if your air quality could improve with the help of a UV light is by scheduling an appointment with one of our HVAC technicians. They understand which systems could benefit the most from UV lights and will guide you through the process of installing lights that work for your budget and needs. In the long-run, installing a UV light in your HVAC system could save you time, money, and increase the comfort of you and your family. Contact us today to learn more