You may have bought a new home or have been in your current home long enough no to notice subtle changes in your home’s air quality, but it’s important to be on the lookout for ventilation issues. Poor home ventilation in your home is more common than you might think and if left unchecked, it […]
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Fall and spring are the best times to replace your HVAC system’s filter, because the demands on your system are significantly higher during the winter and summer months. While things like covering your outside AC unit during the winter and checking your vents help extend the life and efficiency of your HVAC system, the filter
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When considering which room in your house can be the most humid, most people probably wouldn’t think of the laundry room. While bathrooms and kitchens tend to be the most common answers, dryers with poor ventilation can quickly turn your home into a veritable rainforest. When all of that displaced moisture from your clothes isn’t
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If you live in a temperate climate, having to deal with an HVAC emergency when it’s below freezing outside is not fun. Even if you’ve followed all of our previous HVAC maintenance tips leading into autumn, missing something can not only reduce the efficiency of your system, but could also lead to increased humidity levels,
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We’ve talked before about properly maintaining your HVAC system as we move into the cooler months, but there is one phenomenon that occurs during the winter months that most homeowners overlook: humidity. Left unchecked, humidity levels over 60% can wreak havoc on your drywall, foster the growth of mold and mildew, and destroy your belongings.
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Cooler months are right around the corner, and it’s about time to fire up the furnace for the cool season. Previously, we had discussed tips on how to stay warm during the winter on a budget, but this time, we’re going to talk about how you can prep your HVAC system for the winter, and
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For many people, buying a new home can be challenging and emotionally taxing. It can be easy to get swept up in a glut of information, and forget to ask the seller the right questions, especially about the HVAC system. Not getting all of the necessary information ahead of time can leave you holding the
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The bathroom is the wettest part of the house, and therefore is highly susceptible to moisture damage over time. Without proper ventilation, trapped moisture will work its way into the drywall, where it begins to rot and provide the perfect environment for mold and mildew. Just like any room in your house, proper ventilation is
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During the dog days of summer, little is worse than having your HVAC system go out. Unless it also happens to include diagnosing and repairing your system when the temperature outside begins to climb. To prevent a critical failure of your HVAC system at the absolute worst time possible, it is important to perform regular
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For anyone who has worked in an industrial kitchen with flat-top grills and broilers, this concept is a no-brainer: if you turn off the exhaust fans, the kitchen quickly fills with smoke. And even though we have our own selection of industrial kitchen ventilation options, the same can be said for at-home kitchens that typically
