Air filters are the crux of what keeps our ventilation systems running efficiently, which means choosing the right filter for your system is essential for clean air to cycle through your home. With a variety of air filter types to choose from, determining the “right” one can be an overwhelming task. To help make it…
If you consistently get headaches, asthma attacks, or itchy red skin at work, it’s probably not being caused by your boss. Seriously. The indoor air quality of an office building, if not maintained at appropriate levels, can directly affect your health. Indoor air pollutants like tobacco products, insulation, new flooring, HVAC systems, and excess or…
Just when you thought we were past cold and flu (and COVID) season, we’re now smack dab in the middle of our least favorite time of year: allergy season. Tree, grass, and weed pollen usually hits the upper-Midwest from April to June. Some allergy-sufferers opt to stay indoors on high-pollen days, but pollen can be…
There are plenty of sources online claiming to be HVAC “experts” that offer false information on HVAC services. For homeowners looking for factual information on how to best maintain your HVAC systems, this can be frustrating. To help clear the air, we’re debunking the top 5 HVAC myths. Myth #1: Cleaning Your Filters is an…
Is it time to upgrade your current HVAC system? If so, we’ve got just the right products for you. At Valor Mechanical, not only do we provide our clients with premier services, but we also offer products from top-of-the-line brands, like Armstrong Air. We proudly supply our customers with their premium lines of high-quality furnace…
Every homeowner dreads the day they go to turn on their air conditioning and it doesn’t work. If that’s the case, how do you know how to figure out the issue? A/C units are comprised of many different parts, any of which could potentially be at fault for the unit’s failure or malfunction. This can…
Warranty plans are offered with the majority of HVAC units to help keep your wallet protected from product malfunctions and damage. To honor your HVAC warranty, manufacturers require that you abide by a list of certain rules and regulations. To help ensure your warranty remains intact, we’ve listed the most common reasons an HVAC warranty…
According to Socrates, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Those that know me know I’ve always embraced change. While the act of change is uncomfortable, I believe it makes us better and stronger in the end. Which is why I’m…
Winter weather has no mercy when it comes to your home's HVAC and plumbing systems. As the snow begins to melt and the ice begins to thaw, it's essential to check up on these systems to ensure they're running both safely and efficiently. Running through an entire list of to-dos and how-tos can be difficult.…
Those extra-long, extra-hot showers we take in the mornings during the cold winter could be causing damage to your water heater. As cold water is being brought into your water heater during a hot shower, the less hot water is available to you and the more your water heater exerts itself. That exertion may cause…
