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At Quality Degree Inc (QDi), we pride ourselves on offering safety-minded, highly qualified home service professionals. Although we started out exclusively as an HVAC company, by customer request our services have branched out to include several home services.
Getting up to change the temperature multiple times a day is a frustrating chore. Many property owners spend a lot of time fiddling with dials or buttons to stay comfortable, only to find the house is still too hot or too cold an hour later. This constant adjusting wastes time and energy. We see this…
High utility bills often trace back to a problem you cannot see. Holes and cracks in your air vents let conditioned air escape into your attic, crawlspace, or walls before it ever reaches your living spaces. According to the United States Department of Energy, typical houses lose about 20 to 30 percent of the air…
Waking up with a stuffy nose, scratchy throat, or watery eyes is a frustrating way to start the morning. Many homeowners blame seasonal pollen or a sudden cold for these symptoms, but the actual cause is often lurking right inside the ventilation system. When the heating and cooling system kicks on, it pushes accumulated debris…
Walking upstairs during the summer often feels like stepping into a completely different climate zone. Many two-story homes suffer from a frustrating temperature imbalance where the main floor stays perfectly cool while the bedrooms upstairs remain uncomfortably hot. Standard central heating and cooling systems naturally struggle to push treated air to the highest points of…
The Root Cause of Warm Air and Ice A frozen evaporator coil that blows warm air requires professional diagnostics to fix the underlying airflow and refrigerant issues permanently. When ice builds up on the indoor coil, it creates a physical barrier that prevents the system from absorbing heat from the indoor air. This buildup forces…
If your home feels drafty in the winter, difficult to cool in the summer, or has rooms that never seem comfortable, the problem may not start with your HVAC system. It may start in the attic. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that an underinsulated attic can turn an entire house into what building scientists…
Many homeowners focus on their attic, windows, and HVAC system when trying to improve indoor air quality. What often gets overlooked is the crawlspace beneath the home. If that crawlspace contains exposed soil, it can continuously release moisture and organic particles into the living space above. Through a process known as the stack effect, air…
Headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea are symptoms many people associate with the flu, seasonal illness, or lack of sleep. However, these same symptoms can also be linked to something far less obvious: chronic low-level carbon monoxide exposure. Because carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, it can be difficult to recognize when it may…
Many homeowners focus on temperature when thinking about indoor comfort, but humidity plays an equally important role. Air that is too dry can leave occupants feeling uncomfortable, while excess moisture can affect indoor air quality and the overall living environment. The challenge is maintaining a healthy balance throughout the year as outdoor conditions change. At…
Many homeowners hear about smart thermostats as a way to lower energy costs, but the real value goes beyond adjusting the temperature from a phone. A properly installed smart thermostat can help improve comfort, provide greater control over heating and cooling schedules, and give homeowners better insight into how their HVAC system operates. At Quality…
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