Explore helpful articles on HVAC, insulation, and home comfort from the Bird Family team.
Here are my facts: My residential hvac system is 4 years old. This system is a 3 ton, 98% high efficiency furnace, with a 17 seer, dual speed AC. Very nice. It is located in my encapsulated crawlspace. It’s always operated at peak efficiency & performance. As for my house… It is 1800 ft2, ranch. […]
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You might not see it, but your air ducts could be hiding a lot more than you think. Recently, we came across some shocking finds in our clients’ ducts—dust bunnies, pet hair, and even a few creepy crawlies! 😱 It’s easy to forget about your air ducts, but they play a crucial role in the […]
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Written by Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation Odds are we’ve met, seen, or heard of a person who was blind, or who was mute, or who was deaf. But have you encountered a person who couldn’t smell? In fact, I’ve not read of such a person, nor heard that such a person exists. It would […]
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Written by Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation We recently upgraded the refrigerator in our travel trailer, and in doing so I need to upgrade the battery system so that our 110v electric refrigerator runs while we’re mobile, not plugged in at a campground. I’ve watched “how to” videos on YouTube for probably 20 hours! This […]
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It’s early October, and Atlanta’s wet, winter conditions are right around the corner. What’s the best-performing insulation for your home’s floors to protect you from the approaching damp, cold temperatures about to hit Atlanta? If you walk through the big box home supply stores, you’d think that fiberglass insulation is your only choice. But, if […]
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Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation If there is anything I’ve observed in these many years of serving Atlanta’s homeowners, it’s this one thing: They each have a nose. One thing about a nose: they rarely let us down! Do we get calls from our Atlanta clients telling us that they smell the fresh […]
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Are you the type of person who uses loyalty cards and coupons? Millions of Americans save huge amounts of money each year simply by knowing about good deals. And I’m here to tell you, right now, that this is a very good deal with regard to improving your attic insulation. In fact, it seems that […]
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Let’s say that you own a 1980’s home in the greater Atlanta area, and you’re interested in getting it more comfortable and efficient. Before you invest in a new $8000 HVAC system (or two or three) – you’re (rightly so) thinking about improving the insulation and weatherization of the shell of your home. After all, […]
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After having installed or sold over 6 million pounds of attic insulation since 1998, I’ve developed a few rules that our company lives by regarding selling attic insulation upgrades to homeowners. These simple “rules” have brought more comfort and joy to thousands of homeowners in our Decatur and Atlanta market. Understand, this didn’t […]
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If you’re looking for the best insulation option for your attic, consider our All-Borate, Cellulose Insulation. Made from recycled paper, cellulose insulation provides excellent thermal performance, is environmentally friendly, and offers a host of other benefits every homeowner should know! Here are Five Benefits of Cellulose Attic Insulation: Extreme High-Performance: The high performance of stabilized […]
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“When Is It Time to Invest in a Whole-House Dehumidifier?” If you’re noticing that the humidity levels in your home are consistently higher than 50%, it might be time to invest in a whole-house dehumidifier. A whole-house dehumidifier is a unit that is installed in the home’s HVAC system to help reduce humidity levels. It […]
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Insects can be a nuisance in any home. They can damage plants, carry diseases, and just be generally unpleasant to have around. To combat this problem, many people turn to chemical insecticides. However, there is a more natural and less toxic alternative: boric acid. The nice thing about boric acid is that it is the […]
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