Thursday, March 28, 2013

HVAC System Cleaning in Denver, CO

Your HVAC system is very important to your home. Yearly cleanings should be done to maintain the system while keeping the air in your home clean. Cleaning your HVAC system can help with the air quality within your home.

- Pet dander lands on couches, floors, bedding, carpets and in your vents. A lot of this dander is swept up by your filtration system but some of it is ventilated back through your home. To minimize the amount of dander always vacuum and dust at least once a week.

-Allergies can start to be an issue if your HVAC system isn't cleaned. Dust mites and pollen easily travel through your system and land on any item within your home.

-HVAC cleaning is vitally important if you have a smoker in the house. Smoke obviously travels through air, thus it travels through your air filtration system.

-Maintenance is very important for your air filtration system. The manual will generally explain how to complete small yearly maintenance you can do on your own.

- Changing your filters every month will be the most beneficial thing you can do.

Your HVAC system is the respiratory system of your home.  Keeping is cleaned and maintained will help the quality of your air throughout the year. Here at ServiceMaster Fire and Water Restoration Denver, CO we know how to expertly clean your air system to the quality you deserve.

Call us today to handle any HVAC cleaning needs you have at (303) 800-3404.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Pollen Forecast in Denver, CO

Here in Denver, Co we know weather can be difficult to handle at times. With spring having sprung today, we know that dreadful pollen is on its way as well. Weather reports today generally include pollen forecasts for all areas. We like to use this PollenCast to explain how severe our allergies will be this season.

- This forecast includes a 4-day PollenCast that provides a pollen reading of low to high along with daily temperatures and weather conditions.

- You can assess the day's breathing conditions for those who have asthma and difficulty breathing in high pollen areas.

- There is a link to provide the levels of aches and pains for those sensistive to weather induced pain.

- You are able to transition between forecasts on tree pollen, grass and weed pollen if you know what pollen bothers you the most.

- Get alerts! Keep your days as pollen free as possible with a fare warning.

Here at ServiceMaster of Denver, CO we know the changing of seasons can be difficult, so stay alert and informed about that pollen!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Mold and Mildew Prevention

Warming months here in Denver can bring an abundance of melting snow. This snow brings moisture to our trees and grass as well as fills our streams and rivers, yet this excess water can bring large amounts of flooding and run-off water.  This extra water and moisture around your home can cause mold and mildew damage if you're not careful. Keep a couple of these tips in mind to prevent mold and mildew growth in your home.

Preventing Mold and Mildew


- Make sure your foundation is sound. Every year warm and cold weather causes extra strain on your foundation causing cracks and crevices where mold can form. Make sure to be alert every spring in case minor repairs need to be made.
- Basements are notorious for moisutre. Make sure you do not notice any standing water or leaks by basement windows. Mold can start to grow under carpets or in drywall if moisture goes unnoticed.
- Windows sills are also common places to find mold spores. Make sure to keep window ledges dry by consistently wiping them down if they leak or contain moisture.
- Humidifiers can balance out the moisture in your home. Winter months can be dry but condensation can still form in your home. Because of this, you'll have to play around with a setting that works best for you and your home.

These are just a couple tips on how to prevent mold and mildew in your home. Here at ServiceMaster Fire and Water Restoration in Denver, we are experts in mold and mildew cleanup and restoration. Don't hesitate to call us at (303) 800-3404 if you experience a mold problem.