HVACs maintain air quality inside our homes, and we want to keep it that way. Learn more about air quality, what it is, and how to improve it by reading our articles.
The holiday season is coming up, which means winter is also on its way. The cold season can significantly affect your indoor air, so it is important to understand these effects to make sure you can prepare the necessary adjustments to improve your air quality indoors. Poor indoor air quality can lead to major issues […]
The summer season is upon us. And while thoughts commonly wander towards images of the beach, brand new summer wear, or long trips on the open road, for more forward-thinking homeowners, other burning questions linger: “It’s crazy warm out here– where’d all this sun come from?” “How much is my AC bill going to be […]
A whole house fan is often an afterthought for new homeowners who have experienced the worst summer of their lives. Whole house fans have many benefits; it does not only keep the house well ventilated, but it also helps maintain the temperature of the house. We are listing the top benefits of installing a whole-house […]
Everyone makes sure that kids wash their hands to avoid spreading germs. However, germs can be spread in your own home in more ways than you might think. The Center for Disease Control has reported that poor indoor air quality can actually contribute to respiratory diseases such as asthma, or even cause other side effects […]
While everyone can appreciate the functionality and convenience of a wall-mounted thermostat, the aesthetically conscious are sometimes less thrilled about the plastic eyesore. Especially during the milder seasons of the year, home decorators might feel at a loss for what to do with these little boxes. Here are a few tips on how to camouflage […]
Did you know that your thermostat is actually a vital part of your home’s HVAC system? It is responsible for so much more than just measuring and displaying a temperature reading. Despite what many of us first assume in terms of what it actually does, this particular part of your home’s heating and air system […]
One of the biggest sources of energy loss in many homes is through the attic. Conditioned air is drawn into the attic through leaks between the top level of your home and the attic floor, forcing your heating and cooling system to work harder to maintain the thermostat’s temperature settings. Proper attic sealing can help […]
If you’re heading off for a vacation this summer, your instinctive inclination may be to turn off your HVAC system completely. After all, nobody’s going to be home, right? Actually, it’s not recommended that you shut down your indoor climate control system altogether when you go away on vacation. Doing so can trigger a spike […]
You may have heard that indoor air quality is an important health concern for many households. And you may think your home’s air is all right. That’s what air filters are for, right? Yes, but filters can only do so much. Indoor air quality also depends on air circulation. If you are not exchanging indoor […]
Programmable thermostats are an excellent way to help keep energy costs low. Once you input your presettings, you no longer have to think about changing the thermostat as you’re leaving for work, or worry about coming home to a house that is too cold or too warm. There are a lot of different options you […]
