Is your attic ventilated properly? When the temperatures outside get hot, can you feel the heat coming from your attic into your living space? If so, there is a good chance that your attic hasn't been properly ventilated. Some attic spaces weren't designed well and trap the hot air that the sun is creating instead of letting it ventilate out of the house. When this happens, the interior of your home will heat up more quickly and you will pay more to try to maintain a comfortable temperature. This blog will show you all about attic ventilation and teach you what needs to be done to improve it.
Posted on: 15 August 2016
Have you noticed that your respiratory issues seem to get worse when you are in your home? If so, you may have poor indoor air quality. Many people like to think of polluted air as an outdoor issue but it can also be cumbersome inside of homes particularly because of enclosed space. The following are a few things that you can do to improve your indoor air quality.
Clean Frequently
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Posted on: 19 July 2016
Nothing ruins your summer vacation vibe faster than coming home to a broken AC unit or a through-the-roof energy bill. If you plan on leaving your air conditioning on while you're away, there is always a risk that something could go wrong – but you can minimize that risk by following these tips.
Set your thermostat higher.
There's no need to keep your home at a chilly 68 or 70 when you're not there – but you don't want to turn it off completely, or you'll come home to a humid heat-box.
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Posted on: 1 June 2016
Dehumidifiers, like their name suggests, work to remove moisture from the air in order to maintain comfort levels within your home and improve overall air quality. There are two main types of dehumidifiers on the market, both of which perform the same function but do so in a different manner. Understanding the differences in what both desiccant and compressor dehumidifiers have to offer can help you choose the type of dehumidifier that best suits your home's needs.
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Posted on: 9 February 2016
Once winter comes to an end, you will get to enjoy a few months of not having to use your furnace. During those months, your furnace will sit idle. Before you power down the furnace for the summer, it is important that you prepare the furnace for a little vacation. Here, you will learn how to do just that.
You will need a few supplies including:
Screwdriver Spray lubricant New furnace filter Shop-vac with brush and crevice attachments Turn off the Gas
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