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Improve your home's air quality with Steamatic of CT’s 17-step HVAC cleaning process! We remove dust, allergens, and mold, ensuring cleaner, healthier air quality.
Whether you own a home or manage a business, maintaining your dryer vents is essential for both efficiency and safety.
We are sharing 6 ways to help you prevent frozen pipes and avoid the challenges of water damage in your home.
It's fireplace and space heater season! We are sharing some important safety tips to help you and your family enjoy a warm and safe winter season.
Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it also brings with it weather conditions that can lead to an increase in mold issues in homes. Understanding why this happens can help homeowners take proactive steps to prevent mold infestations.
Since many ductless mini splits also provide heat, keeping them clean is essential for efficient performance. A fall cleaning ensures your heat pump runs smoothly as you switch to heating.
Time is of the essence when dealing with water damage as it can quickly wreak havoc on anything it comes into contact with. The longer water sits, the more damage it can cause, leading to more extensive and costly repairs. If you encounter water damage, act quickly and reach out to a professional water restoration service to start the restoration process immediately.
Steamatic of CT shares some practical energy-saving tips to help you stay cool during the summer, while being mindful of your energy bill.
Understanding how humidity affects mold can help homeowners take proactive measures to try to prevent mold infestations.
Mini split and built-in AC wall units have become increasingly popular due to their efficiency and space-saving design. Maintaining these systems is crucial to prevent mold growth and ensure they continue to operate both safely and effectively. Here's a guide to keeping your unit in safe, working condition. Ongoing Maintenance Qualified technicians can perform comprehensive cleaning and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that your mini split AC not only cools effectively but also supports optimal indoor air quality. To protect the longevity and efficiency of your unit, we recommend scheduling seasonal inspections and servicing by experienced professionals. Look for Signs of Mold Despite regular maintenance, mold can still develop in mini split systems. Mold thrives in the warm, damp environments that can occur within these units, posing health risks and even leading to eventual structural damage in your home. Be vigilant and regularly check for any signs of mold, such as: Moisture accumulation near the unit A stale or "cheesy" odor coming from your unit Visible black splotches on or inside the air handler Professional Assistance If you spot mold in or around your unit, you should take immediate action. At Steamatic of CT we have over 40 years of expertise and can efficiently and effectively eliminate mold and mold spores from your mini split. For detailed guidance on maintaining your system and preventing mold growth, visit Steamatic's Mini Split and Built-in AC Wall Unit Cleaning page .
