The latest statistics available show that yearly dryer exhaust fires surpassed chimney fires. Based on 1999 data, there were 10,450 dryer vent fires reported nationally, 11 people lost their lives, and there were in excess of 250 injuries with over $45 million in property damage. The main reason for...
A two-stage furnace differs in a variety of ways from a single-stage furnace. Unlike a conventional single-speed furnace, a two-stage has both a full-speed and a half-speed. This is may not seem like a big deal, but below we will explain why it is so beneficially. A two-stage or variable...
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...
House Dust is a broad term to describe the ever-changing and always present combination of unknown substances we see in our homes. House Dust is the combination of particles that results from the natural decomposition of the contents of our homes, mixed with dust that infiltrates from the outside....
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...
The air in our homes can be quite dirty at times. Dust, dander, particles and more are all found in the air, and we breathe that air every day. Removing particles and dust from the air can help us in many ways. For those with respiratory problems or allergies, dirty...
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...
