News: Climate Works joins BOMA Ottawa
Climate Works announces that it has joined the Building Owners and Managers Association of Ottawa.
Climate Works Blog Articles
Residential
Improving Indoor Air Quality
We spend the majority of our lives in our homes. Our homes are our sanctuaries, and where we feel at ease and safe. How safe are our homes though? In terms of air quality, some homes have more polluted air
Cooling
What Are Germicidal Lights?
These days, everyone seems to worry about germs. Germs can be present anywhere, and in a society that prides itself on cleanliness, getting rid of germs is important. Of course, we are not talking just about getting rid of germs
Commercial
Server Room Cooling
As with any company that possesses a server, it is important to keep the server cool. If the company is large enough, it will have its own room where all the servers are kept to ensure they are safe, but
Commercial
Energy Saving Programmable Thermostats
The easiest way to save Home Heating Dollars is to lower the temperature setting on your home thermostat. As a general rule, you may save up to 2% on your heating bill for every 1˚C you turn the thermostat down
Commercial
Mould & Humidity Control
House mould, mildew and fungi often lead to serious health problems and are some of the most difficult pollutants inside the home. Moulds, Mildew and Fungi grow in moist environments within the home and release hazardous spores into the air
Commercial
Ductless Mini Split AC
What is Ductless Technology? Mr. Slim ductless air-conditioners and heat-pumps are the perfect solution for your home, cottage, restaurant, computer room, retail store and more. These systems allow you to cool or heat without ductwork or windows! The term ‘ductless’
Commercial
Mould Growth in Ductwork
Mould growth in ductwork is something we all fear in all of our homes. An entire home sale can be derailed with the smallest hint of mould, and our sense of well-being in our houses can be disrupted when mould is present.
Cooling
Choosing A Ventilation System
Have you ever been cooking a steak and have walked away from the stove for a minute to grab something? Sure you have. Have you ever done that and returned to find the kitchen full of smoke and the steak
Duct Cleaning
Why Clean Your Dryer Vents?
The latest statistics available show that yearly dryer exhaust fires surpassed chimney fires. Based on 1999 data, there were 10,450 dryer vent fires reported nationally, 11 people lost their lives, and there were in excess of 250 injuries with over
Commercial
What is a Two-Stage Furnace?
A two-stage furnace differs in a variety of ways from a single-stage furnace. Unlike a conventional single-speed furnace, a two-stage has both a full-speed and a half-speed. This is may not seem like a big deal, but below we will explain
Commercial
How A Furnace Works
There are two big parts of how a furnace works: firstly the heat exchanger and secondly the blower fan motor. What happens when you turn the furnace on? What actually happens when the furnace comes on is, the furnace vacuums air in
Duct Cleaning
What is House Dust?
House Dust is a broad term to describe the ever-changing and always present combination of unknown substances we see in our homes. House Dust is the combination of particles that results from the natural decomposition of the contents of our
Commercial
What is An Evaporator Coil?
If you have an air conditioner or something that uses a heat pump, then you have an evaporator coil. This coil works to cool and condition indoor air that flows over it by drawing out heat and moisture from the air
Commercial
What Are You Breathing? – Indoor Air Quality
The US Environmental Protection Agency states that poor Indoor Air Quality is one of the top five environmental threats. So why does the EPA feel so strongly about Indoor Air Quality in homes and workplaces? Well, according to the EPA, indoor air is on
Commercial
Direct Vent Water Heaters
Water heaters are no longer a simple device. You can have electric water heaters or gas water heaters. You can have water heaters that have tanks, and those that do not have tanks. You can have water heaters that are
Commercial
Are Digital Thermostats Worth It?
In recent years, digital thermostats have become more and more popular. Every new home has one, and most older homes are getting them. They are excellent devices that put the power of climate control directly in your hands. We have all seen
Cooling
Air Purification Systems
The air in our homes can be quite dirty at times. Dust, dander, particles and more are all found in the air, and we breathe that air every day. Removing particles and dust from the air can help us in many
