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...
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...
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,...
Within a commercial building, ducts can become very dirty. There are several reasons for this, mainly from extended use of the HVAC system. As time goes on, more and more dirt and debris will collect within the duct system. When that happens, every time the system comes on, the...
As a very popular series of books said, “Winter is Coming.” When winter arrives, the furnace is going to come on and when that happens, you want to make sure your furnace is running at peak efficiency and is running safely in your house. The furnace is the unsung...
When autumn comes around, homeowners around the country begin working on getting the home ready for winter. This can include cleaning out the gutters to prevent ice jams, putting up storm windows, patching up areas where cold air comes into the house and more. One of the most important...
