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5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Allergens at Bay in Your Home

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How to Fight Fall Allergens in Your Home

Fall is here, and that means the weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and for many – allergens are on the rise! What makes fall such a sniffling, sneezing time of year for allergy sufferers? There are a couple of different factors.
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The weather changes from warm to cool and back again can wreak havoc with some people’s sinuses. The leaves that look so beautiful on the trees can turn into damp piles of mold-growing matter once on the ground. And, there are some fall plants like goldenrod that are in full bloom and sending their nefarious pollen into the air.

5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Allergens at Bay in Your Home

Obviously, there is very little you can do to control the outdoor air. But there are a few measures you can take to ensure that the indoor air in your home is as allergen-free as possible. Below are five steps you can take to cut down on those allergy-inducing culprits – and enjoy cleaner, fresher indoor air in the process.

  1. Keep windows closed during high-pollen days. If you’re an allergy sufferer, keeping those windows shut can help mitigate pollen entering your home.
  1. Remove shoes/outerwear before entering the house. Leaving your jacket and shoes out of your living space can help keep allergens you pick up outside out of your home.
  1. Vacuum more often. Pollen and allergens can settle into carpets. So, vacuum more often during the times when your allergies tend to flare.
  1. Install a clean filter in your HVAC system. Over time, your filter can become clogged with particulates – and send those allergens circulating through your home.
  1. Consider an air cleaning system for your home. Your HVAC dealer can recommend and install indoor air quality products that can help improve your indoor air quality.

Choose Family Danz to help you get the indoor air quality products you need.

If you or a family member suffer from allergies, or you’re simply concerned about the quality of the air in your home, we can help. At Family Danz, we can provide you with the indoor air quality products and services you need, from filters to air cleaners, and everything else in between.

Just give us a call at (518) 427-8685, and we will be glad to assist you.
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What is Oil to Gas Conversion?

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If it’s time to replace your old heating system, you might be considering converting from oil to gas heat. There are many good reasons why you should, but you might be a little bit unsure about the process. Every home has its own unique needs when it comes to oil to gas conversion, but the steps followed are usually pretty similar. Family Danz knows that switching from oil to gas heating can be confusing, so we work with you and the utility company to get the job done right.

What is the process involved with an oil to gas conversion?

When you contact us to discuss your oil to gas conversion, we’ll make an appointment to visit your home. We’ll determine the type of equipment you’ll need, and we’ll contact your utility company to let them know how much gas your home will be using. The utility company will them provide an estimate for the installation of gas service to your home. We’ll then work with the utility company to get your new gas equipment installed, as well as any needed extensions, service connections and metering equipment. Finally, your utility company will turn on your gas service, and you’ll soon be enjoying gas heating in your home.

What are some benefits of gas heat?

From an environmental standpoint, natural gas is a cleaner fuel source, and that makes it better for the world around us. It offers an efficient, safe and reliable source of fuel, is economically sound and clean burning. It burns almost 100 percent of its fuel and there is no leftover residue, odor or soot. By converting to natural gas, you’ll help reduce greenhouse has emissions of sulfur, carbon and nitrogen. Not to mention, choosing natural gas to heat your home can improve the outdoor air quality of your entire community, by reducing smog, acid rain and gas emissions.

Why choose Family Danz for your oil to gas conversion?

Family Danz Heating & Cooling is committed to helping customers take advantage of the best home comfort products on the market today. We also work hard to help you achieve higher efficiency from the heating and cooling products you use in your home, so that you can save on your energy bills. We are here to help you, which is why we facilitate your oil to gas conversion so the process goes as smoothly as possible, so you’ll quickly enjoy greater home comfort and energy efficiency.

If you’d like to learn more about oil to gas conversion, and if it’s a good choice for your home, please don’t hesitate to give Family Danz a call. We provide heating services including oil to gas conversions throughout the Albany, NY area, and we are happy to discuss the benefits of a conversion with you. To find out more from our experts, just give us a call at 518-427-8685, and we will be more than happy to help you with your needs.

Naval History in Albany – the USS Slater

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USS_Slater_AlbanyWhen you live in Albany, NY or the surrounding area, you know our city is rich in history. Our museums and buildings house some of the world’s most comprehensive collections of historical artifacts, and you can easily spend a day simply touring the Capital here. But did you know Albany is also home to the last destroyer escort afloat in America?

The USS Slater was a Cannon Class destroyer escort that was served in the United States Navy during World War II. Like many ships of that time, the USS Slater was named for a sailor who lost his life in service – Frank O. Slater, who perished aboard the USS San Francisco during the 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal. The USS Slater served in both the Atlantic and the Pacific theaters both during and immediately following the war, and in 1951 was transferred to Greece. It served for 40 years, and was deactivated in 1991.

While it was awaiting disposal, the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association saved it. Raising $290,000 to rescue the USS Slater and return it to the United States, the not-for-profit educational corporation was brought to New York City, and four years later it made its way up the Hudson River to Albany, NY. Over the last 20 years, volunteer crews have worked to restore the USS Slater to her 1945 condition. The USS Slater now serves as a living memorial to destroyer escorts and the sailors who served on them.

If you’d like to visit the USS Slater, she is open early April through late November, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During months of operation, she is open most major holidays except Easter and Thanksgiving Day. Admission prices vary, please visit the USS Slater website to learn more.

Ted Danz, the founder of Family Danz, served his country in the U.S. Navy and finished his military career with a strong sense of duty and commitment to his community. Once back in the Capital District, he settled into the town of Bethlehem. It was always a dream of Ted’s to start a family business and at the same time, give back to the community. From that vision, Family Danz was born. Instinctively, the fitting motto for Ted’s company was: “We Treat Our Customers Like Family.” Let us show you the Family Danz difference – call us at (518) 427-8685 and we will be more than happy to help with your HVAC, plumbing and heating oil needs.