The weather in Phoenix, AZ, fluctuates greatly, but most people are aware of the especially boiling summers; The temperatures soars into the triple digits for months at a time.
The season is long, dry & especially hot… While the winters tend to be much shorter, my friend and I need to rely on a heater for multiple months.
The temperature tends to drop into the low forties; Because my friend and I switch from a/c to heating without much chop in-between, energy bills are a concern, but i’ve made an effort to prevent conditioned air from leaking out & to stop outside air from coming in. I’ve sealed around windows & doors, invested into attic insulation & make sure to have the air duct checked & tested every couple of years. My proactive measures have helped to reduce biweekly energy bills. Unluckyly, I’ve also significantly lessened natural ventilation. When my home in Phoenix started feeling overly dry & dusty, I initially blamed the heater. I hired a local Heating & Air Conditioning supplier to deliver a thorough cleaning & tuning, and she told me that the problems with air quality were due to the absence of fresh air. The same stale air was getting circulated throughout the space afternoon after afternoon. Contaminants such as dust, dander & VOCs were becoming trapped indoors. She proposed that I add a ventilation system. The ventilator works in partnership with the furnace, a/c & air duct. It runs year around, makes unquestionably little noise & requires only annual upkeep. The system works to introduce fresh, clean air into the house & pull out the dirty, stale air. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the improvement. The residing space doesn’t need to be vacuumed or dusted as frequently. My family has suffered fewer illnesses.