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Why Do I Need a Humidifier? Woman sitting on couch with eyes closed.

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? Ventilation Cleaner - Looking for Dust.

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. Image is a photograph of two young girls drinking water out of two glasses at a kitchen counter.

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. Children laughing jumping and hugging their grandfather.

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 - Technician Replacing Air Filter.

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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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

November 30, 2023

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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When Should You Replace Your Furnace? - domestic animal, cat, human foot, togetherness.

When Should You Replace Your Furnace?

November 10, 2023

Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Moundville home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever.

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Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time? Female couple choosing swatch colors.

Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?

October 31, 2023

When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you decide to change up your nest. 

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What are Zone Control Systems?

October 15, 2023

If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.

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