Action Plumbing, Heating & Air is the superhero of tune-ups! A proper tune-up will rejuvinate your current furnace and air conditioiner to original factory specs. Yearly tune-ups will keep your appliances running stronger and more efficiently for longer. We want to help you save money.

Tuning up your furnace or air conditioner will make your system run more efficiently and begin saving you money almost immediately. An Action Plumbing, Heating & Air Superhero tune up will extend the life of your heating and/or cooling systems while limiting major repairs. When a furnace is running improperly it can not only be costly but also produce harmful carbon monoxide. This is a deadly gas that can be harmful to you and your family upon exposure. With the use of carbon monoxide detectors and routine tune ups to your system you can save money and maintain a safe living environment for you and your loved ones.

A tune up will restore your system back to optimal condition through a series checks and necessary maintenance. There are certain components of the system that must be assessed to maintain any furnace or air-conditioning system. The checkpoints include but are not limited to: the air filter, thermostat, insulation, the blower wheel, mounts & amps, blower motors, potential leaks, signs of wear, wire connections, the condensation drain and inspecting for debris. A thorough inspection and proper maintenance will restore the system to its original condition or like-new. In order to maintain this condition it is important to have the system assessed once a year.

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DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 23, 2011

DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Olson Family in Draper lost their heat last week and it could not have come at a worse time. A series of very difficult family events have left the Olson’s without money for heat, without money for food and without money to bring their father and husband Brent home for Christmas. But a surprise is coming to the Olson’s today! Action Plumbing & Heating is bringing Brent home for Christmas, dressing him in a Santa Suit to surprise the Christmas out of his family! That’s not all. Brent will be delivering a brand new furnace that Action has donated to the Olson’s free of charge and will install the furnace today! The Olson’s have been making comments of “frost bite” but still have an unbelievably positive attitude! Mother Donna said she has “banged her foot on the ground to distract herself from the pain. But hey, there are a lot more families worse off than us.” They don’t know it yet, but today Action will install a new furnace in their home. It will be a very warm and very Merry Christmas indeed.

Brent had to take a job in California and has had his own rough road recently. Without medical insurance, he found himself $32,000 in debt to a California hospital when he went into a diabetic coma. Donna has been holding down the fort but almost lost it to Foreclosure this year. Her parents took out a loan to save the home and temporarily save the family.

Donna and Brent together have 4 children at home, three just back from college for the holidays. Of course they just came home to a freezing house and offered to “sell their school books” to raise enough money to buy the heater. Their children are Jordan (22) BYU Idaho, Ashley (20) UVU (Utah Valley University), Jacklin (19) UVU and Landin (14) who attends Alta High School.

THE BIG SURPRISE:

Today 11:30am
Meet at: Sprucewood Elementary School
DRAPER Corner of South 1000 East and Hidden Valley Drive (12025S)
Then, we will travel two blocks to their house and surprise them!
Contact: Nate Di Palma 435-640-3856 (cell) nate@conceptmrk.com

The reason for the pleating is to increase the surface area of filtration. If the filter were smoothed flat, the decreased surface area would cause the filter to clog more rapidly, requiring frequent changes. With the pleats, the dust is distributed over more material, taking longer for it to load up with dust.

The increased air flow offered by pleating the filter comes from the fact that as it takes longer to clog, the air can pass more smoothly through it, for a longer period of time, than if it were flat. Increased air flow translates to improved efficiency from the furnace, as it does not have to work so hard to pass air through it.

While electrostatic air filters are all the rage, pleated air filters pale in comparison. At a usual rate of only 20-30% efficiency, pleated filters are fast becoming unpopular with homeowners.

On the other hand, some manufacturers have gotten wise to this situation and have combined the best of both worlds. Nordic Pure is a manufacturer that produces electrostatic furnace filters which are also pleated, bringing them to an efficiency rating of more than 97%.

What’s more is that the electrostatic pleated filters are also treated with antimicrobial properties, helping it combat fungi, mold, dust mites, viruses, and other tiny living organisms. But if you cannot afford the electrostatic pleated filter, the pleated filter still beats out the disposable fiberglass panel filters. Basically useless, these lead to reduced equipment function and poor air quality. So, pleating really does make a difference.

Harder to find than other types of furnace filters, the media air filters are often sold exclusively to licensed professionals in the HVAC business. However, consumers can purchase them online, from some suppliers.

The standard single-layer pleated furnace filter uses a material that cannot hold as much dust as the media air filter. Also, the pleated filter is easily clogged, with just the one layer, while the media filter has more than one layer to finely filter out passing particles.

In pleated furnace filters, the drag caused by blockage slows down the air flow, decreasing the capacity of the heater, while the media filters last longer, due to their increased capacity to filter and store dust.

Precut media filter pads are available, as are giant rolls of the material, which can be cut to size. These filters are less pricey and are easier to use than electrostatic filters, the ever popular choice. This is because electrostatic filters require rinsing every few months. Media air filters can just be pulled out and replaced with a new pad, when the first gets too dirty.

Media filters may be the most effective option for the smallest prices available in furnace filters. Only 10-15% of consumers purchase this type of pad, most likely because most people are not aware they exist. But, as awareness increases, so will sales of this effective and affordable furnace filter.

Dust, allergens, irritants, and other inhaled particles cause a lot of harm over time, especially for those who struggle with asthma and other related illnesses. Most people, however, do not realize that the threat is inside their homes more than outside it.

Furnace filters are a very important consideration when looking to reduce indoor air pollution. There are a variety of options available, in furnace filters, such as electrostatic filters and pleated filters.

Before you go to the store, however, you will need to consider the size of filter your furnace takes, although many filters only take custom size filters. The filter is measured by length, width, and thickness. Measure your old filter, but keep in mind that these measures are not precise, because allowances in size are usually left to ensure a fit for standard filter slots.

Custom-size pleated furnace filters are available online for consumers that cannot find a fit for their furnace. When considering furnace filters, brand name does not really make a difference as a generic HEPA air filter works as well as a name-brand one and costs notably less. Explore the different types of air filters to determine the one that is right for you.

But perhaps the most confusing part about it is the variety of options in furnace filters. There are electrostatic filters, pleated filters, HEPA filters, and others. So what’s a homeowner to do? Start by learning the difference between furnace filter types and then make an educated decision on which is right for your needs.

One type of filter that is increasingly sought after is the electrostatic filter. The electrostatic filter combines two technologies of filtration, for an increased capacity to clean particles from the air.

In the electrostatic furnace filter, mechanical air filtration results from the weave of the fibers and static electricity helps draw and hold particles that might otherwise escape. This combination is effective in another way as well. Because it does not rely solely on a tight weave or layers of weaves to filter particles, the electrostatic function allows for larger weaves, resulting in better air flow.

Rather than allowing the particles that fit easily through the weave to get past it, the static electricity manages to hold much of the dust that passes by. This means that the heater or air conditioner you are using the filter for can operate to its full potential, saving you money and improving your ability to moderate the temperature in your home.

Your energy provider should be able to tell you what rebates are currently available in your area.  There may be rebates available for energy saving appliances, heaters, and air conditioners. If you want to add better insulation, there may be a rebate to help with the cost of that as well.

Another place to check for rebates is by going to the energystar.gov website.  They have listings of rebates available as tax credits for improving the energy efficiency of your home.  The rebates you are after usually have specified dates and other requirements that must be followed in order to get the rebate.

Tax rebates might be available for biomass stoves, heating, ventilating and air conditioning units. There may be a rebate for adding insulation to an existing dwelling. If you need a new water heater, a rebate on a more energy efficient model may be just what you need.

There could also be rebates on windows and doors, solar energy units, roofs, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and hydrogen fuel cells. If you want to add a whole house fan, there just might be a rebate for that as well. Any time you want to upgrade your home to make it more energy efficient, it never hurts to check out the rebates to see if you can get a little extra help paying for the project.

Loose fill is just that, loose fibers or pellets blown into building cavities or attics. This generally costs more than batt insulation, but it does fill in the nooks and crannies better. This type of insulation can be used in walls, floors, or attics. The R value will depend on the fiber used.

Batt and blanket insulation is also used to insulate below floors, above ceilings and inside walls. This is generally the least expensive type of insulation, but special care needs to be taken for the best performance. This insulation works best in construction using standard joist or stud spacing as it is made to fit between the studs or joists.

Rigid board insulation is usually made from fiberglass, polystyrene or polyurethane. It comes in many thicknesses and has a high insulating value. This type of insulation is commonly used on basement walls, cathedral ceilings, and as perimeter insulation at concrete slab edges. If used inside, it must be covered with ½ inch gypsum board for fire safety; outside it must be covered with weather-proof facing.

Spray foam insulation is a two part liquid sprayed through a nozzle into wall, ceiling and floor cavities. After being sprayed, it expands into a solid cellular plastic filled with millions of tiny air pockets. It is great for filling up every nook and cranny, and is very useful in irregularly shaped areas, especially around pipes or other obstructions.

Preformed foam insulation comes in many thicknesses. Foam can be cut to just about any size you need. Foam’s versatility makes it a useful. I use foam panels inside my skylights to cut down on summer time heat, then I remove them to allow sunlight and warmth during the winter.

Foam can be sprayed on walls to fill wall cavities. While this is a good way to seal up and insulate the area, especially around pipes, this is a job best left to the professionals. This application in not usually done on residential buildings, however.

Most homes use a variety of insulations to meet the different needs of the space involved. Foam is often used to seal around sill plates, pipes, and to fill spaces around wires. Foam is typically used first, before the other types of insulation are installed.

Spray in foam comes in easy to use cans that are very helpful for the homeowner trying to cut down on drafts. This spray can be used to seal any openings letting in drafts. Just make sure to follow the directions so you don’t overfill the area; remember that the foam expands – kind of like the mousse used on hair.

Fiberglass is made by fusing a mixture of sand and recycled glass at a very high temperature. The glass produced is converted into fibers by forcing it through a fine mesh and then cooling it on contact with the air. These fibers are bonded using a binder that cements the fibers together where they intersect.

This fiber mat is heated to polymerize the resin and is calendered for strength and stability. Finally, the glass wool is cut and packaged into rolls or panels under very high pressure. Once that is done, it is palletized and ready for transporting to wherever it will be used.

Fiberglass insulation can be used to insulate flat surfaces such as wall cavities, ceiling tiles, floors and ceilings. It can also be used to insulate around ducting and piping. Fiberglass also is used for soundproofing.

Fiberglass batts or slabs are precut into certain lengths, while blankets are continuous rolls. Gaps between batts can allow heat transfer, so to minimize this, a perpendicular layer of batting or a layer of loose-fill insulation on top can be added.  Exposure to fiberglass can cause minor irritation of skin, eyes, nose and throat; so far no significant health concerns have surfaced.