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Health is always “in style.”  The basics of being healthy include eating right, excercizing, having regular check-ups at the doctor, and plenty of rest.  There are some other little things that can be done to promote physical health also. For example, your furnace filters can affect your health.  

The filters help trap particles that could contaminate your household air which makes the air you breathe cleaner.  However, the trapped dust and bits can build up on the filter and clog it.A clogged filter means that there is less space for the air from your furnace to get through to the rest of your home and so your furnace is working harder to get out the same amount of air that it produced with a cleaner filter.  This wastes both money and energy.  

Also it is possible that a clogged will not be as effective at keeping your air pure as clean filter.  The good news is that cleaning or changing your filter is fairly simple and you can do it yourself at home.  You can buy filters at your local hardware store and they range in price depending on the type of filter.It is recommended that you check your filter at least once a month and change it if it is dirty.  

Though you will be spending money on filters, they can sometimes be bought in packs of 4 or more and you will be saving money in the long run.  Changing your furnace filter can help save money, energy and help to keep your household air clean.

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You may think buying a furnace is easy.  You can just look up a contractor in the phone book and they will come right over, install a furnace and you will have a perfectly heated home,  However, it does not always work out like that.  Some contractors will not give you the right information about your new furnace.  

Therefore, here are a few things you should look out for in your new furnace: 

1. Energy efficiency-today energy is a hot topic  and another way to save money and conserve energy, other than riding your bicycle or walking, is to purchase an energy efficient furnace.  Bryant furnace brand has energy efficient furnaces and other brands have them also.

2. Sizing-if your furnace is not probably sized it will not work as well.  A furnace that is too large could cost you more money than you need to spend and a too small furnace would not heat your home properly.

3. Air quality/health-when choosing a furnace you may look into a system with air purifiers or good filters to help keep your household air clean and pure and possibly reduce allergy symptoms.

4. Contractor/Technicians- A good HVAC contractor can help you pick the right furnace for you.  They will help correctly size it and look for qualities such as air purification and energy efficiency.  

Also, look for a business with NATE certified technicians because this ensures they are knowledgeable and experienced in this field. Instead of just picking out the first furnace business in the phone book, take your time and look into these different furnace qualities and qualities of a contractor.

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Did you know that the average home in during the Winter months has a humidity percentage of 5%-15% while Death Valley has 23% humidity and the Sahara Desert has 25%? That does not seem right, does it? The recommended humidity percentage is 35%-55% and a home humidifier can help to achieve that.

Buying a humidier can be as easy as driving to the hardware store. They are fairly inexpensive and you can use them to only humidify one room. However, finding the perfect one can be tricky. Purchasing one that is too big for the room can cause excess humidity and therefore an icrease in the growth of molds, bacteria and viruses. You also need to remember to refill the water resevoir otherwise it will not help humidify an area.

For consistent humidity control and peace of mind, a whole home humidifier is good option. Bryant offers four different models and a specialist can help you pick the right one for your home. They all come standard with a Humidistat which is placed on your wall seperately from your thermostat and you manually adjust the humidity. Another option is automatic humidity control. This senses conditions in and around your home and automatically adjusts the indoor humidity level. Automatic humidity contol can come seperate from your thermostat or Bryant offers its Thermidistat Control or Evolution System where you can control a rooms humidity and temperature in the same place.

Whole home humidifiers are more expensive than one you can just pick up at the hardware store, but they supply constant humidity and can even help to purify your home. Flame Furnace Company offers whole home humidifiers and experienced technicians and consultants to help pick out the right unit for your home.

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