LEARNING CENTER
Allergens and Dust
are a Problem
Where does dust come from?
Have you ever looked at a sunbeam shining through a window and observed the dust in the air? You might find this disturbing, but dust is a combination of dead skin cells, clothing fibers, paper fibers, pollen, and pet dander, just to name a few. Dust and pollen settle on surfaces, enter our nose and lungs, and can cause allergic reactions. One study suggests we breath in as much as two tablespoons of dust every day, and our body’s natural mucus filters attempt to remove it. But when our system is overwhelmed with allergens, we may experience hay fever symptoms. If the air filter in your furnace is not collecting the dust, then your body becomes the air filter. What can be done about it? We can try to eliminate the sources of the dust by closing the windows or keeping pets outside. But many of us prefer to occasionally open our windows and keep our pets indoors. Berg’s Heating & Air Conditioning offers a variety of air purifying products to choose from: whole house air filters, electronic filters, whole house air ionizers, in-duct UV air treatments, and whole house air treatment combinations We would love to help you and your family breathe cleaner air. View below to determine which solution is best for you and your home.
SOLUTION 4
Healthy Air
In-Duct UV Air Treatment
SOLUTION 5
Mountain Air Package
Whole House Air
Treatment Combination
INCREASE COMFORT
Why is it so dry during the winter?
What happens when you fill a glass with ice water? The outside of the glass condenses water and runs down the side of the glass. Cold air cannot hold moisture so it falls out of the air as rain or snow leaving the air dry. This explains why the air is so dry during the colder months. A humidifier package adds moisture to the air and reduces static shock. Maintaining a humidity level around 35-45% is optimal to help keep viruses and allergies at bay. Humidifiers make the house feel more comfortable and warmer by adding humidity to the air and also helps keep wood furniture and floors from warping and cracking.
SOLUTION
Moist Air Package
Whole House Humidification
LIGHTNING PROTECTON
Why do lightning surges occur?
Colorado averages 500,000 cloud to ground lightning strikes each year. These lightning strikes can hit nearby trees, utility poles, and transformers causing power surges in the utility lines. The surge can cause damage to air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces. Lightning forms when a charge of ions from a developing storm builds up and jumps across the air to its target. Air acts as an insulator of electricity, so it takes a large charge of ions to make a path from the clouds to the ground. The rush of energy in a lightning strike temporarily equalizes the charged area in the atmosphere with the uncharged ground. The process repeats until the charges build up again. The way to help protect your HVAC system from lightning is to have a surge protection package installed by Berg's Heating & Air Conditioning.
SOLUTION
Lightning Surge Protection
CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING
Safety notice! Furnaces over 20 years old should be monitored for carbon monoxide leaks due to possible cracks in the heat exchanger. Cracks are caused when the heat exchanger metal is stressed by heating and cooling each time the furnace operates. The contracting and expanding occurs multiple times a day during the colder months, and the metal eventually begins to wear thin. Rust can also cause weak spots in the heat exchanger due to moisture being generated during the flame burning process. Heating contractors use specialized low level testing meters that will alert to low carbon monoxide levels and a scope to visually inspect the furnace for issues. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, odorless and colorless gas formed by incomplete burning fuels. Carbon monoxide can be harmful or deadly to pets, babies in utero, infants, children, and the elderly. Carbon monoxide is accumulative and builds up in the body taking the place of oxygen. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, weakness, loss of consciousness, and ultimately death. Unfortunately, standard carbon monoxide detectors from the hardware store are only designed to alert you to a severe leak, such as a broken exhaust vent. The alarm will not sound until the carbon monoxide reaches dangerous levels of 70 PPM for 1-4 consecutive hours. However, low level carbon monoxide detectors detect carbon monoxide as low as 30 PPM. For your safety, please consider having your furnace checked annually and having at least one low level carbon monoxide detector installed in your home.