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The Dangers Associated With Thunderstorms

5/7/2021 (Permalink)

Many people who live in areas that are prone to thunderstorms will begin to discount their dangers over time. While thunderstorms happen frequently and often do not cause any serious problems, there is always the potential that significant damages can occur. Thunderstorms always contain high winds and lightning, with hail and flooding being common as well.

Thunderstorms are defined as any storms that produces thunder, which means it is also producing lightning. A severe thunderstorm is any storm with hail that is an inch or more in diameter, and winds of over 58 miles per hour. With these conditions, there are many dangers to be cognisant of, which we will examine below.

What Dangers Can Thunderstorms Cause?

Damage and injury from lightning strikes. Lightning strikes are one of the most dangerous elements of thunderstorms, and it is reported that they cause around 300 injuries every year. This does not include the damage that lightning can cause to homes, such as starting a house fire or felling trees that can then fall on structures. Every thunderstorm also produces lightning, so even if you do not see it, it is a possibility.

Property damage due to hail. While hail does not occur during every storm, if the thunderstorm is classified as severe that means hail will be present. Hail can present serious dangers to property, and can also cause injury if someone is caught outside in the storm. Hail has been known to not only dent cars, but also damage the siding and roofs of homes that are in its path due to the serious speeds it can fall at if conditions are right.

Harm from flash flooding. While people often think that flooding is not a concern in their area, flash flooding can happen nearly anywhere if conditions are right. Backed up drains, overwhelmed ditches and other temporary clogs can quickly cause a flash flood if the rain is significant. Floodwaters can damage homes and cars and also cause serious injury or death—a car can get swept up in just a few inches of water if the current is strong, and this amount can also quickly knock someone off their feet.

Thunderstorms are dangerous and can cause significant damage to homes or commercial spaces. If you have damage due to a thunderstorm, you can count on us to help. Contact us 247 for more information about our storm restoration practices.

5 Benefits of Duct Cleaning

10/22/2018 (Permalink)

Typical Residential Heating/Cooling System

5 Benefits Of Air Duct Cleaning You Should Know:

  1. Air Duct Cleaning Improves Indoor Air Quality:

Contaminants, pollutants, allergens, and mold tend to settle along air vents and ductwork as they are transported through the ventilation system and air ducts. Even though most ductwork systems have air filters as well, not all these contaminants may be contained by the filters. Regular cleaning of air ducts has been seen to improve indoor quality as it improves airflow and reduces the amount of debris within the ductwork that could be transported into indoor environments through the air.

  1. Air Duct Cleaning Reduces Air Pollution Hazards and Promote Indoor Health:

Kitchen fumes, tobacco smoke, radon, and mold are some of the most common indoor pollutants, which can intensify the more when combined with higher humidity. Dust particles, mold spores, viruses, and allergens carried through the air from the air ducts can make the matter even worse. By cleaning your home’s air ducts, you actually reduce the chances of indoor pollution by a great degree and promote health, since the duct cleaning process gets rid of most pollutants and contaminants, thus making the air breathed fresher and less contaminated with allergens.

  1. Increases Indoor Comfort:

Clogged or dirty air ducts can affect your HVAC system’s performance. However, air duct cleaning gets rid of clogged debris and improves air flow, which can actually increase the effectiveness of the system. Consequently, this increases indoor comfort as far as heating, cooling, and air conditioning is concerned.

  • Can Reduce Air Conditioning Costs:
    1. As the ducts are cleaned and less clogged, the heating and air conditioning system will struggle less to deliver the desired temperatures inside your home. This could mean less consumption of energy, especially since airflow is improved during the air duct cleaning process. in other words, ductwork cleaning can boost energy efficiency, improve [performance, and reduce conditioning costs since the lesser you HVAC unit struggles, the less likely it is to break down, which also means lower HVAC repair costs during its lifetime.
  • Boosts the Longevity of Your HVAC System:There are various signs that can help determine if it’s time to get air duct cleaning service according to    NADCA. which recommends that the process should be more frequent for people with pets at home, smoke indoors, or have a family member with seasonal allergy problems.
  1. When a heating and cooling system experiences a problem in terms of air flow, it tends work harder in order to perform as it is required or deliver the preferred temperature conditions. This obviously has an effect on its functionality and durability as the rate of wear and tear is increased. One of the technicians I spoke with at a company that provides air duct cleaning service in Denver confirmed that a thorough duct cleaning can improve an HVAC system’s life expectancy since it helps restore smooth airflow through the HVAC system, and reduces the stress load on the heating and air conditioning equipment.