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...
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...
These days, we all want to save money when it comes to our energy bills. Too often we end up paying too much on our bills, and when expenses are tight, that is not a good situation to be in. We all know of the various ways we can save...
