The Benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator

In a place that can become as blazing hot as Phoenix, AZ—where even our winters are warm—it is difficult to allow fresh outdoor breezes into a home. To maintain high indoor air quality, a home needs to be able to circulate fresh air through its room to remove stale and particle-filled air; but letting in the heat from outside will seriously jeopardize a home’s comfort and place extra stress on the air conditioner—a system that already gets enough of a workout during the summer as it is.

Written by on May 11, 2015

Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Something I Really Need to Do?

The clothes dryer in your home must exhaust heat and moisture through a hose out its back and to a vent that opens on the outside. You probably don’t give this ventilation system much thought on a regular basis, but ignoring it can lead to serious problems—and not just to how efficiently your clothes get dry.

Written by on April 27, 2015

Ways That a Humidifier Can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Low humidity can be just as much a problem as excessive humidity, as many of our Magic Touch clients have seen. One of the best ways to battle low humidity in your home is to use a whole-home humidifier, which can be integrated seamlessly with your existing HVAC system. As part of your HVAC system, […]

Written by on March 18, 2015

How Duct Cleaning can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Air purifiers are capable of removing some pollutants from your air over time, for example. However, the best way to remove the threat of airborne contaminants is to have your ducts cleaned. Read on to find out how duct cleaning can improve your indoor air quality.

Written by on March 9, 2015

Does Insulation Matter in a Hot Place Like Mesa?

Talk of insulation may seem more suited to the cold weather and areas of our country because using insulation is perceived as the way to stay warm. The truth is that insulation is important for year-round comfort, including very hot-weather places, because of what it does: slows the transfer of heat. So how does insulation help your home in Mesa, AZ? Let’s take a look

Written by on February 9, 2015

4 Signs that You Need an Air Purifier

We’ve all seen portable air purifiers. Whether you’ve searched for them online or at your local home improvement superstore, there is no shortage of options when it comes to portable air purifiers.

Written by on January 16, 2015

Is Your Air Dry? Signs that You Need a Humidifier

Low humidity is a fact in this part of the country, but it’s important that you take the necessary precautions for making sure that your home has what it needs to be comfortable all year long.

Written by on December 23, 2014

Is Air Duct Cleaning A Scam?

Do I really need to clean my air ducts? Those of us in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) business have heard this question a thousand times. My answer has been the same for many years…don’t bother!

Written by on August 25, 2014