Reduction of tiny particles such as these can help prevent many illnesses, general lethargy, sneezing, sore throats, headaches and other symptoms triggered by pollution.
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The 80/20 Rule
Most business space air infiltration is based on the 80/20 rule – 80% air circulation is, surprisingly, via attics, crawl spaces, and walls; the remaining 20% is, typically, via doors and windows. Add to this the age of the building and general wear and tear on the HVAC equipment, and you get a good picture of how the quality of air can affect your general health and/or aggravate a sensitive respiratory system. Additionally, air infiltration is money literally out of the building – higher energy costs and more wear and tear on your HVAC systems.
This may seem trivial to most of us, but let’s take a look at the effects of this infiltration from the various sources to get a better understanding of how it could affect our health and comfort for the time during the year we spend inside our businesses. The quality of the indoor air we breathe can be summarized as follows:
- Attic air leakage can contain dust, insulation fibres, dust and other unsightly contaminants.
- Basement and crawl space leakages can contain radon gas, mold and mildew.
- Duct, attic stairs, and recessed light fixtures can draw in dust and other contaminants.
- During the winter, air leaking into the house can dry out the building.
- During the summer, warm air adds humidity.
How do you remedy these issues?
Most contractors will promote a filtration system that attempts to remedy a problem, and one that generates high maintenance costs to you, the business nowner. All Quality Heating & Air, on the other hand, conducts a series of tests that produce measurable results – both from diagnostic tests and estimates on the heating and cooling losses. This also helps educate and allows the consumer to make better decisions when it comes to comfort and health.
Some examples of testing that we do are:
- Infiltration tests that provide measured results of air leakage
- Demonstrative duct, supply and return leakages
- Estimate of energy efficiency losses that translate into energy dollars
- Thermal imaging, which provides a map of hot, damp or moisture areas
The full range of tests are objective, non-intrusive, non-invasive, and provide conclusive results. Our job is to educate and help you make the right decision for you and your business when it comes down to Indoor Air Quality – after all, health and comfort are important to all of us.
Commercial HVAC Contractor Services (HVAC repair and sales)
All Quality Heating & Air is a commercial HVAC contractor dedicated to the comfort needs of the communities we serve and to providing quality maintenance, repair, replacement and new equipment installation services for heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality systems in commercial buildings and construction. We also provide information concerning energy savings. Contact us to learn more about our services or for a quote on installation or servicing commercial HVAC, maintenance or commercial refrigeration by one of our certified specialist.
Call us with the tonnage of the units, number of units, location of the equipment (rooftop or ground air conditioners), accessibility to equipment and model numbers and maintenance history if known. If you don’t have this information, one of our HVAC specialists can do a survey of your equipment, the condition of your equipment and let you know of any needed repairs or replacements. This survey is free if you have our maintenance agreement. Some restrictions apply. Contact us for details about our heating and air equipment survey.
- Air Conditioning – From complete air conditioning system installation to simply adding to your existing furnace, we have everything you need to cool off this summer.
- Heating – Heating system broken? No problem! We offer sales & service on brand name heating equipment.
- Refrigeration - Keep all your refrigeration equipment working in tip top shape. We service most brands and models of refrigeration equipment – old and new.
- Water Heater Installation – Need water heater replacement? We have the traditional solution and the innovative tankless solutions that can cut your energy bills, provide longer life and instant on-demand hot water.
- Mold Testing - Testing for mold? Do you need an expert? We are professional inspectors with the required education and experience for performing mold tests on your system.
- Air Duct Cleaning – It is important to keep in mind that dirty air ducts are only one of many sources of air particles that are present in many company buildings, especially restaurants, medical facilities and child or day care companies. Our maintenance inspections include complete checks of the duct system for loose duct joints or tape, which can cost you valuable energy dollars.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing - The full range of tests are objective, non-intrusive, non-invasive, and provide conclusive results. Our job is to educate and help you make the right decision for your business, and your customers and employees when it comes down to Indoor Air Quality – after all, health and comfort are important to all of us.
Brands we service.There are many different HVAC manufacturers offering products to fit every possible air conditioning and heating system design. Requirements differ from industry to industry. Hospitals and schools have very different HVAC requirements from the commercial real estate market. Production facilities will require our installer to use HVAC products different from those used in office buildings. All Quality Heating & Air will recommend the best HVAC product and equipment that meets your design parameters, whether it’s for home or business. Whenever possible, we offer you cost saving alternatives.
We take great pride in our customer commitment by supplying the most current information regarding safety, seasonal tips, and ways to reduce your monthly energy bill.
Specials
We currently have a phenomenal “Going Green” Special!!!
To celebrate Dunwoody & Sandy Springs new city status, we are offering the following special to customers living in Dunwoody & Sandy Springs… THERE IS NOT A BETTER SPECIAL AVAILABLE TO OUR KNOWLEDGE!!!
* Free Service Call* (normally $89)
* Free 1 Year Maintenance Agreement** (regular price $160 for 1 system)
* Free Indoor Air Quality Inspection & Report*** (high tech diagnostic machine indoor air report $139)
A $338 Cost Savings!!!
*with approved repairs exceeding $175
**Free Service Call AND 1 Year Maintenance Agreement with approved repairs of $175-$350
***All three offers with approved repairs exceeding $500
This offer is also available for any customer within 2 miles of our Dunwoody Location!
First Time Ever Offered
For all Dunwoody Customers in City Limits
- Automatically receive a 10% discount on any service call, even in our busiest times!!!
- A free loyalty maintenance agreement with every service call. This is good for one year starting the date of your service call with us. There is no up front fee and if you want a preventative maintenance during that time, you will be able to apply your discount with this agreement only. (regular price $160/year for 1 system)
Offer Valid March 10-May 15, 2010! We have NEVER offered this before!!! Ask your technician for details or call us NOW at 770-399-7838 to get your FREE Service Agreement!!
Used Equipment
We also occasionally change out perfectly good air conditioning units, which are currently working for upgraded models for many customers. If you are interested in a used unit, please let us know. Many of the used units still have some remaining factory warranty on them, and some even have extended warranties still in effect and others do not. We will warranty the installation for 90 days, but not on air conditioning equipment itself that no longer carries a factory warranty on it. As a rule of thumb, air conditioning equipment that is properly maintained may last 10-15 years or longer, depending on the quality of the unit, the model and manufacturer.
It is important to note however, that air conditioning equipment which is older than 10 years old, will become energy inefficient. Although it may be working and functioning properly, it will cost you significantly more to operate fully functional outdated equipment than if you purchased a newer model.
