Spring is Allergy Season

Spring is allergy season. While many people seek medical assistance in dealing with allergy symptoms, simply maintaining good indoor air quality in your home is a key to reducing the impact of airborne pollutants that produce respiratory discomfort. Ballard Natural Gas Service has many ways you can improve your health. Here are some tips for improving the indoor air quality of your home:

Install a whole-home air purification / filtration system in tandem with your heating and cooling systems. 

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces in the home, including floors, carpeting and upholstered furniture which can retain allergens even after vacuuming.

Purchase a high-quality vacuum cleaner. This can make a world of difference in keeping dust, pollen and mites at bay.

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection recommends keeping indoor humidity levels below 50 percent to reduce the effects of airborne allergens. 

Change or clean air ducts and filters frequently, and perform recommended maintenance on your system. Call Ballard Natural Gas Service today, we can help!

 

Client Quote of the Week:

Marnie M. of Magnolia, had premium duct cleaning done on March 19, 2013, and pre-purchased discounted service for next year.

"Perfect from start to finish. Levi was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am so happy that I found Ballard Natural Gas, and that someone is going to call and remind me next year re: the service!"

 

 

 

Heat Pumps For Year-Round Comfort

When it comes to home comfort, many homeowners know that heat pumps are the most advanced, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems they can purchase. Heat pumps are a great choice for home comfort because they work to provide both heating and cooling year round. By choosing a Lennox or Mitsubishi heat pump you can make a difference in your family's comfort day in and day out, 365 days a year.

You may ask, how can these devices heat a home in winter and then cool it in summer? The answer lies in the fact that heat is present in all air, even air that's below freezing. A heat pump is essentially a central air conditioning system that also has the ability to heat your home during cold weather months. It's called a "heat pump" because it pumps heat into your home in winter, keeping you warm and comfortable, and pumps heat out of your home in summer, leaving your home cool and dry. Heat pumps can work with any forced air heating system — gas, oil, propane or electric. Its ability to both heat and cool makes it a very economical and efficient home comfort system. Let Ballard Natural Gas Service help you keep your home more comfortable year round with a high-efficiency Lennox or Mitsubishi heat pump.

CLIENT QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Installation of ductless heat pump, water heater, and custom duct work

"Salesmanship excellent, respect for client excellent, meeting project deadlines accomplished, workmanship superb, respect for customers space and time superb, professionalism spot on. Exceeding expectations accomplished! From the Sales person/project manager (Neil) to the administrative team, to the guys who executed the work at the house we were dealing with professionals who showed pride in their work and perfect execution of their duties. Project, ductless heat/air con, water heater and electrical work and installation/ducting a hood over the stove. All this accomplished in less than 1 business day!"

Dana J., Leschi neighborhood, work completed 2/9/13

AIR CONDITIONING IN SEATTLE?!?! Doesn't seem practical or cost-effective. HOWEVER, a heat pump acts like an air conditioner on those very rare hot days, but saves energy/money on your heating bill the entire rest of the year...at minimum 25%...up to 65%! Check it out:

CLIENT QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"BNGS had a tough customer here (my mom likes it HOT!), but they stood by us until everything was toasty AND energy-efficient!" Martha B. (Magnolia) installed a Mitsubishi heat pump on March 18, 2013.