Air Pollutants That Are Probably Inside Your Home
Silent but deadly. Believe it or not, there are particles in the air of your home that are out to get you. They stem from household appliances, the outdoors, and even your home’s insulation. Below you’ll find a list of pollutants that may or may not be invading your home and what you can do […]
How to Help Your AC Make it Through A Heat Wave
At this point in the summer, your AC unit has already been hard at work keeping your house cool. If left untouched your unit may begin to show signs of slowing down. Below you’ll find some easy ways to give your air conditioner a hand this summer and keep the cool going all season long. […]
Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater?
Should I Buy A Tankless Water Heater? On average, both gas and electric tankless water heaters were found to be 22% more energy efficient than their storage-tank counterparts. However, there are both pros and cons to buying a tankless water heater, and we’re here to explain it all. Pros Of Tankless Water Heaters 1. Offers long-term […]
Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze Up?
It can be quite surprising to discover ice forming on your air conditioner in the middle of summer, but this is not an unusual AC problem! There are a number of problems that can cause air conditioners to “ice up” or “freeze up.” While you can perform some minor troubleshooting on your own, the problems […]
Reasons to Spring Clean Your AC (Especially in The San Joaquin Valley)
The central San Joaquin Valley is known for its bad air quality. In fact, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Visalia account for three of the four cities in the United States with the worst air pollution for year-round pollution and ozone. Air quality isn’t just bad for your lungs, though; it can wear down your home’s HVAC system as […]
5 Air Duct Odors: What Are Your Air Ducts Telling You?
Bad smells coming from air ducts aren’t just unpleasant — they can be a sign of bigger problems with your ductwork and HVAC system. Learn how air duct odors affect indoor air quality and health and how Monarch’s HVAC and duct cleaning services can help. 5 Common Air Duct Odors and What They Mean Air […]
What You Need to Know Before Buying an Air Purifier
The idea of an air purifier sounds pretty enticing. After all, who wouldn’t want something that promises to filters out 99% of the dust, dander, and mold spores from their indoor air? The chances are, though, if you think you might be in need of an air purifier, you’re probably wondering what they actually do […]
7 Ways to Prevent Springtime Allergies in Your Home
Springtime has come to usher away the winter blues, but with springtime comes major allergy issues. Luckily, there are tricks you can use around the house to help keep pollen at bay and allergies under control. Here are the 7 of the best ways to help improve your indoor air quality: 1. Don’t sweep–vacuum. Even though […]
Why Your House Needs to Breathe
Maintaining indoor air quality is important, but it can be trickier than one might think. With all of the pollen and smog outside, you might be tempted to keep your windows closed as much as possible, thinking that the cleanest air is indoors, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this blog post, […]
Transform Your Indoor Air Quality
Get Cleaner, Healthier Air With Monarch Home Services Routinely battling oil and agriculture emissions, rail freight pollution and the daily traffic haze, Bakersfield has been labeled the worst city in the U.S. for particle pollution by the American Lung Association. To protect homes and families from harmful contaminants, Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County homeowners should […]