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 as it passes by. Also known as the indoor...
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 average a staggering three to five times more contaminated...
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 direct vent and power vent. So many choices, but...
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 them displayed prominently on Amazon or at local Home...
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 ways. For those with respiratory problems or allergies, dirty...
With anything that uses an air filter, you are going to hear the term HEPA Air Purifier. What is a HEPA Air Purifier and how does it impact your health? High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) is a filter that may be found in automobiles, homes, aircraft and medical facilities. HEPA filters...
If our homes did not have indoor plumbing, they would be a lot less pleasant to live in. We would be back to using outhouses, and going out to the outhouse in the winter is not something you may want to do. Residential plumbing is vitally important in our...
Energy bills are extremely high these days. It is not unusual to pay hundreds of dollars a month to not only heat a home but heat up water. We take warm showers for granted now, but few things can ruin our day more than when the hot water stops....
To answer the question in one word, of what carbon monoxide is, we can sum it up with ” it’s dangerous!” Yes, it is very dangerous, and that is why you need to take care to make sure your home is safe from carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colourless,...
When the weather is cold, we close the windows and turn up the heat. This is bad news for our comfort and our health. Home humidifiers can help greatly with your comfort level. In winter, the temperature is maintained at a comfortable level by the home’s Heating System. This, however,...
