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What Is an Energy Recovery Ventilator?

August 24th, 2015

At Design Comfort, we don’t think that our valued clients, yourself included, should have to choose between great comfort and great energy efficiency. However, because modern homes tend to be so tightly sealed in an effort to protect efficiency levels, there is one important facet in the overall comfort equation which frequently suffers: indoor air quality. Simply put, the failure to sufficiently ventilate your home is going to lead to problems with the quality of the air therein. As you may have guessed, though, we have a solution to share with you. Consider the use of an energy recovery ventilator in West Jordan, UT. If you decide, after reading the following information, that an ERV is right for, dial our number to schedule exceptional ERV services.

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3 Great Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

August 17th, 2015

Hot water is a necessity in any home, and we believe that you should have reliable access to water heated in an affordable manner. That is why you ought to schedule your water heater services with the pros on our staff. However, scheduling professional water heater services and investing in a quality system is not enough to guarantee your 100% satisfaction with your new water heater. You must also choose a water heater that is a good fit for your usage habits and personal preferences. We recommend that you consider the installation of a tankless water heater in Salt Lake City, UT if you are in the market for a new system. Contact Design Comfort any time to learn more about the benefits that going tankless has to offer. 

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The Virtues of Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenance

August 10th, 2015

After investing in a new central air conditioning system, you need to take certain steps in order to ensure that it remains in the best working condition possible. By far the best way in which to do so is to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance in Salt Lake City, UT. While you can help to keep your system up and running properly by changing your air filters regularly and keeping the outdoor unit clear of debris, there is no alternative to the maintenance services that a trained professional can offer. To guarantee that your AC maintenance is completed with the utmost care by a consummate professional, you need only schedule service with the pros on the Design Comfort team.

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Could I Benefit from Using a Whole-House Humidifier?

August 3rd, 2015

It can certainly get very warm around here in the summer season, with highs commonly rising past the 90° mark. What we typically don’t have in the summer season, though, is a whole lot of humidity. This is beneficial in a way. After all, you’ve surely heard the old adage that it’s not the heat which gets you, but rather the humidity. However, having too little humidity is equally problematic, a fact that many homeowners may fail to realize. If you have insufficient levels of humidity in your home, further exacerbated by your AC drying out the air in the summer months, then give us a call. Design Comfort is happy to outfit your home with a quality whole-house humidifier in Taylorsville.

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Why Use a Water Softener in My Home?

July 27th, 2015

It is easy to take potable water for granted in this day and age. After all, we need only open a tap or activate the washing machine, and water comes pouring forth as needed. Just because you have such easy access to water throughout your home, though, is no reason to assume that the water you have access to is of the high quality that you deserve. One common problem that many homeowners encounter is hard water coming from their plumbing systems. If you have hard water, the best solution to pursue is the use of a water softener in Cottonwood Heights, UT. To learn more about available models, or to schedule any water softener services, just give the pros on the Design Comfort team a call.

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Why Have Your AC Serviced at the End of Summer?

July 20th, 2015

You probably already know just how important it is that your air conditioner is properly and routinely maintained. Professional air conditioning maintenance in West Jordan, UT is, after all, the single best way in which to keep your system up and running at peak performance levels. Generally, many homeowners will choose to have their system serviced prior to the onset of the summer season. Should you miss the chance, though, or if you simply choose not  to have your system serviced in the spring, you should know that the end of the summer season is also a perfectly acceptable time for scheduling this vital service. Contact Design Comfort in order to do so.

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Why Choose a Trane Air Conditioner?

July 13th, 2015

When you find yourself in the market for a new air conditioning system in Cottonwood Heights, it is important that you take the time to do some research before choosing which system you’ll invest in. There are many great makes and models out there, and finding the right one for your needs, budget and user preferences can be tricky. When you work with the pros on our staff, though, you can rest assured in knowing that you’ll have the assistance necessary to choose wisely. One option to consider is an air conditioner from the Trane product line. Read the information below, and give Design Comfort a call if you think that Trane is a good fit for you.

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Is Routine Water Heater Maintenance Really Necessary?

July 6th, 2015

Everyone wants to minimize their expenses, especially when they are in relation to something as decidedly unexciting as a water heater. Cutting corners with your water heater services can result in serious expenses down the road, though, especially if routine maintenance is something that you overlook. Many homeowners seem to think that the fact that their water heaters seem to be working just fine means that no service is necessary. In truth, though, your water heater is only going to work just fine for so long if you fail to schedule routine water heater maintenance in Salt Lake City, UT. Here are a few examples of how such service can benefit you. Contact Design Comfort if you are ready to schedule exceptional water heater maintenance for your system.

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3 Signs That You Need Plumbing Repair

June 29th, 2015

Chances are that you are going to encounter an operational problem with your plumbing system at some point. When you do, it is vital that you schedule your plumbing repairs in Salt Lake City, UT as soon as possible. The longer that you wait in doing so, the more likely it becomes that your system will suffer serious damages. Your plumbing system is a large collection of integrated components, and a problem with even one of those components can lead to serious trouble over time. We’ve put together a short list of warning signs to look out for which can alert you to the need for plumbing repairs. Contact Design Comfort the moment that you have reason to believe you are in need of plumbing repairs. 

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Should I Be Using an Electronic Air Cleaner?

June 22nd, 2015

While you are correct in believing that successful temperature regulation is a major part of living comfortably throughout the year in your home, you must remember that this is really only a single facet in the larger pursuit of true comfort. Just as important to your comfort, and to your health as well, is maintaining high indoor air quality throughout your home. There are a lot of different ways in which your indoor air quality may suffer, and it is vital that you are properly equipped with the appropriate systems to overcome any problems that you may encounter.

One common option is the use of an electronic air cleaner. If you think you may benefit from the use of an electronic air cleaner in Salt Lake City, UT, contact Design Comfort today.

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