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Southern Home Services Enters New Market with the Acquisition of Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., a ... - PR Newswire

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GAITHERSBURG, Md. , Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Home Services, a trusted provider of comprehensive home comfort solutions, proudly announces its recent acquisition of Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., a highly regarded local HVAC contractor specializing in heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services. This strategic acquisition strengthens Southern Home Services' offerings and market share with its first business unit in Maryland , further solidifying its position as a leader in the home services industry. Continue Reading L to R: Wendell Nixon, owner of Presidential, Bryan Benak, CEO of Southern Home Services Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., located in Maryland , has built a stellar reputation locally by focusing on exceptional customer service and delivering high-quality heating and air conditioning solutions to its residential clientele. The acquisit...

Best Reverse Osmosis Water Filters Of 2023 – Forbes Home - Forbes

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Efficiency Your RO system should tell you what types of contaminants they can filter and how successful they are at doing so to produce clean great-tasting water. In addition, you'll also want to investigate how much wastewater they produce in the process, as well as how the system disposes of it. Determining the overall efficiency of an RO system can be somewhat tricky. While all systems produce some amount of wastewater, many types reuse the waste for other purposes. This process can confuse the actual efficiency rating. A typical RO system makes a single gallon of purified water from about 4 gallons of unpurified water. That ratio is simple to calculate by comparing the two amounts, and the actual numbers vary between brands and types of filter systems. However, many RO systems appear to increase their efficiency numbers by sending wastewater elsewhere in the home to be reused for things like washing that perhaps don't require purified water. Many systems also recirc...

The 3 Best Home Air Quality Monitors of 2023 | Reviews by Wirecutter - The New York Times

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Best Air Purifier Buying Guide - Consumer Reports

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Different air purifiers work using a range of technologies. A few are helpful. Others are ineffective, or even potentially harmful to your health. Mechanical filters:  These purifiers use fans to force air through a dense web of fine fibers that trap particles. Filters with very fine mesh are called HEPA filters. While they work on microscopic particles, they can also remove larger particles (including dust, pollen, and some mold spores) when they're suspended in the air. (Some filters are labeled "HEPA-type" or "HEPA-like"—these have not been certified to meet the requirements of a true HEPA filter but may still perform adequately in our tests.) Mechanical filters don't help with gases or odors. And they can be expensive to maintain. Mechanical filters need to be replaced every six to 12 months; they can cost upward of $200 per filter but typically cost no more than $80. Activated carbon filters:  Unlike mechanical filters, these filte...

Elechome A3B review: This smart air purifier is a breath of fresh air - TechHive

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At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Real-time monitoring of indoor pollutants Quiet fan Easy-to-use app control Cons Can't customize data range in app You must stand over the A3B to see its control panel Our Verdict Inexpensive and easy to use, the Elechomes A3B offers a convenient way to improve your indoor air quality. With the majority of us cooped up in our homes, indoor air quality is even more important than usual. EPA studies have found indoor air pollutants are generally 2 to 5 times greater than outdoor pollutants, so more time inside means greater exposure to health risks. Fortunately a good air purifier like the Elechomes A3B can improve your indoor environment relatively quickly. It uses a medical grade HEPA 13 filter with a 4-stage filtration system to capture 99.97 percent of common airborne pollutants. It also provides convenient Wi-Fi control and plenty of data to optimize your air quality around the clock. The purifier's 20 X 12.7 by 6.7-inch (HWD) mea...

Dyson air purifier recommendations and shopping guide - NBC News

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We've noticed increasing interest recently in air purifiers, perhaps due to recent events like the west coast wildfires or ongoing response to Covid-19. To that end, we've shared some of the best air purifiers that ship within a matter of days. And with the coming winter and the continued at-home normal, air quality might be top of mind regardless. Since Dyson, a British company known for its vacuums, futuristic-looking blow dryer and cordless flat iron — not to mention its keen eye for design — is so popular among readers, we rounded up the brand's top-rated air purifiers to give you an idea of the vast array of products they build specifically to purify air. You'll find Dyson products from Best Buy, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's and, of course, from Dyson directly. Currently, Dyson offers four types of air purifiers, each one sporting air purification features as well as adjacent ones like humidifying or cooling: You have traditional air purifiers , which trap airbor...

The 7 Best Air Purifiers of 2023 | Reviews by Wirecutter - The New York Times

[unable to retrieve full-text content] The 7 Best Air Purifiers of 2023 | Reviews by Wirecutter    The New York Times