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3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

April 30, 2024

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days.

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 15, 2024

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

March 30, 2024

Heat pumps provide heating and cooling capabilities—there’s no need to supplement your heat pump with an air conditioner. That means you only have one system to worry about for repairs and maintenance costs.

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living. African american relaxed woman sitting on comfortable couch in living room at modern home holds air conditioner remote control enjoying breathing fresh cool air at summer or warm air at winter season.

Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

March 15, 2024

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

February 29, 2024

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Tuscaloosa home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

February 15, 2024

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? It could be a few different things. In most cases, it is not a big repair, so keep calm.

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Reduce Microplastics In Your Drinking Water

January 30, 2024

Microplastics are everywhere.

The microscopic pieces of plastic are so tiny you do not notice them in the air you breathe and the food you eat. You will not see them flowing from your kitchen faucet or taste them in a bottle of purified water.

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Man coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home.

How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

January 15, 2024

At Banks Quarles Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical, we take the safety of our customers in Alabama very seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

December 29, 2023

Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.

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4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

December 15, 2023

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common.

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