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 or draws air in through the cold air return...
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...
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,...
Did you ever notice that the basement is always cooler than the roof? Of course, you have, it is common knowledge. Did you know that the cost to cool the first floor of a building is vastly lower than the cost to cool the office on the top floor...
