5 Easy HVAC Tips To Help With Allergy Symptoms By James K. Kim Many people may not realize it, but seasonal allergies can occur year-round. So-called “perennial” allergies are typically attributed to adverse reactions to household dust. Other seasonal allergies such as “hay fever” can occur when the outside weather gets warmer with flowers and … [Read More]

How To Reduce Indoor Humidity By James K. Kim We all know how incredibly uncomfortable it feels to experience high humidity, especially inside your own home during the summertime. It’s just plain unfair to be hot, sweating, and miserable in your own home when indoor humidity levels are soaring. If only there was a way … [Read More]

Do you know if the air you’re breathing inside your home is clean? Most people don’t think about this until something triggers them checking it or looking into whether it can be a problem. While there may be nothing wrong with your indoor air quality, you won’t know until you check. Call us at Cottam … [Read More]

ANIMAL ODORS Although it may be a disgusting thought, bear in mind that many of the odors coming up through your registers will likely be animal related. These may be due to “animal smells” getting lodged in the filters, thereby sending the odor throughout the home through the ductwork. It could also be due to … [Read More]

Air duct cleaning isn’t often a service that HVAC companies offer to their clients but it doesn’t mean the two are unrelated. In fact, we often hear companies promise that your home gets cleaner air and better system efficiency. But is that true? NADCA recommends that you get your ducts examined and cleaned every 3-5 … [Read More]