Indoor Air Quality Advice from Your Local HVAC Team

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, your indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Pet dander, dust, carpets, cooking, fumes from aerosols, outdoor pollutants like pollen coming in through the HVAC system, etc., will have an impact on the air quality and consequently, your health. Reactions may range from irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, to headaches, dizziness and fatigue, depending on age and pre-existing medical conditions. For individuals suffering from allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditions, symptoms can tend to become very aggravated. The benefits of whole home air purifier systems can remove particulate matter and other hard-to-remove impurities and pollutants helping you breathe easier.

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We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones well. We are reaching out to our customers to let you know we are thinking about you and are anxious for a time when we can return to business as usual.

To those of you who are medical professionals and first responders, our mail carriers, delivery personnel, and essential retailers, THANK YOU. We are grateful for everything that you do.

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At Bi-County, the health and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We are open and ready to take care of all of your plumbing and HVAC needs. Bi-County is following all CDC and PA Department of Health Recommendations. Please rest assured of the following…

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Common Sources of HVAC System Imbalance

Does it feel like the temperature in your home varies from room-to-room? If you’ve noticed that some areas in the house are considerably cooler/warmer than others, this isn’t normal. While some may blame an old house for spotty heating, it could be a sign that you need to balance out the temperature in your home.

You expect your entire home to be comfortable, but over time an HVAC system imbalance can be caused by many factors. If it’s not one of the common problems mentioned in our previous Blog post How to Balance Out the Temperature in Your Home– PART ONE, the next likely cause is an unbalanced air conditioning and heating system…

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Is Your Heating Consistent Throughout Every Room?

If your family is like so many others in Pennsylvania, this is the time of year you start to notice some of the kinks in your home comfort system. Does it feel like the temperature in your home varies from room-to-room? If you’ve noticed that some areas in the house are considerably cooler/warmer than others, this isn’t normal. While some may blame an old house for spotty heating, it could be a sign of an issue that needs attention. You expect your entire home to be comfortable, but over time the HVAC system can be affected by the following…

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Why doesn’t your heat turn on? What’s keeping your equipment from working property? And how serious is the problem?

When wintery weather hits in Pennsylvania, the last thing you want to come home to is a chilly house! At Bi-County Inc, we receive a lot of “no heat” calls at this time of year. It’s important to prepare for the cold and snow-dusted days ahead by knowing the most common signs of HVAC problems in cold weather. While there are several reasons your heating system might not be working, read on to find out what kind of difficulties happen most often, as well as what you can do to fix them.

Common Heating Problems & Solutions…

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Don’t Come Back to a Disaster After a Relaxing Break 

Planning a trip away from home this holiday season? Your house doesn’t need as much attention as a pet, but it does need some consideration before it’s left alone for an extended period of time. Prevent potential problems so when you return from that amazing trip, you aren’t completely shocked back to reality with trouble at home…

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From Bi-County Inc, Your Trusted Local Partner In Home Comfort

As the temperatures start to drop, the critters start trying to come inside. Unfortunately, that means you might have a plethora of unwanted pests entering your home, ranging from insects to rodents. No matter how well you seal your windows and doors you still have vulnerabilities for intrusion via your home’s HVAC system. Even with the best pest control experts protecting your home, mice, spiders and even squirrels would love to crawl into your house via open vents. They might try to take up residence inside your ductwork so that they can stay warm during those chilly fall evenings. Take a few precautions to prevent unwanted guests from using your HVAC system as their comfy winter home…

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Avoid the Hassle & Expense of Emergency Heating Equipment Issues This Winter

Why is it so important to give your HVAC system a thorough inspection before winter sets in? The last thing you want to deal with when temperatures dips in the next few weeks is a broken furnace! Not only can it be costly to fix – it can leave your family in the cold. Statistics show that 75% of all emergency calls are due to poor furnace maintenance.

But if there’s nothing currently wrong with your furnace, you might be wondering why you should have a furnace tune-up and safety check. What you may not realize is that professional furnace maintenance is a good investment. At the very least, you could be paying more than necessary in winter heating expenses simply because your furnace is not being properly maintained. Here are a few ways that regular HVAC maintenance can save you money…

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Learn the How & Why From Your HVAC Experts

Whether it is a cool, fresh atmosphere in the hot summer or a cozy, toasty environment in the harsh winter – your HVAC unit is instrumental in keeping your home and family comfortable at all times. There are several considerations that can make or break your heating and cooling system and proper sizing is one of them. From rising electricity bills to extreme humidity or dryness in the air, incorrect sizing issues can cause many problems. The home comfort specialists at Bi-County Inc offer some insights into properly sizing your HVAC units.

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