Although your home's HVAC system is built to last a long time, its operational lifespan has a lot to do with the way it's used and maintained. To help you improve its longevity, we've compiled a few quick HVAC preventative maintenance tips for you.
Although your home's HVAC system is built to last a long time, its operational lifespan has a lot to do with the way it's used and maintained. To help you improve its longevity, we've compiled a few quick HVAC preventative maintenance tips for you.
HVAC piping delivers hot water, cooled water, refrigerant, condensate, steam, and gas to and from your HVAC components. Its effectiveness is largely influenced by the materials used to make it. So what materials are ideal for HVAC pipes? Read on to learn more.
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are a hot trend worldwide, with consumers viewing them as an alternative to smoking traditional tobacco products. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes don't contain tobacco. However, their increasing prevalence has raised concerns about their impact on indoor air quality.
indoor air quality , air filtration , VOCs , electronic cigarettes , smoke
Installing a dehumidifier might be the solution to a comfortable and healthy home this spring and summer. As spring progresses, the air gets more humid. By summer, it’s uncomfortable to be indoors and out as temperatures rise.
dehumidification , humidity , Moisture , whole-home dehumidifier , dehumidifiers
Have you considered ductwork maintenance this spring along with the other HVAC preparations you’ll make for your cooling system? By including the ducts in the preparations, you can be sure that your system is running as efficiently as possible. As an added bonus, your air quality may also improve.
In the spring, wildlife and insects usually awaken from their winter slumbers. Their search for food, water, and shelter can lead them into your home. If left unchecked, small pest populations can grow into full-blown infestations, making you require professional bug removal services.
HVAC system , HVAC problems , hvac efficiency , spring hvac , bug removal , hvac issues , spring hvac issues
Proper laundry room ventilation is often ignored in houses. To keep costs down, the laundry room in a newly constructed home is frequently a bare space with a hole in the wall for a vent. Builders frequently leave the details of proper ventilation to the occupants.
home safety , ventilation , laundry room , fire hazards , laundry room ventilation , dryer vent
Your air conditioner blissfully tempers the blazing summer sun with a cool blast of air. But did you know that the cold, comforting air could harm your skin if preventative measures are not taken? The good news is you don't have to sacrifice air conditioning to protect your skin and there are many things you can do to prevent these effects, but first, let's take a closer look at the possible negative side-effects of A/C on your skin.
air conditioning , home comfort , humidity , a/c effects , skin issues
With the hectic schedules that most of us have these days, it's no surprise that many people are opting for at-home sporting activities and workout programs rather than gym memberships to improve their health. What you may not know is that the very equipment that's meant to help you stay healthy at home can degrade indoor air quality and harm your health. How can that be?
indoor air quality , VOCs , IAQ concerns , exercise equipment , at-home gyms
There are many factors that contribute to the temperature of the various rooms in your home, besides just the weather outside. There's the layout of the house, how many floors you have, placement of windows, and much more. One factor that tends to be overlooked is color. But it can have a significant impact on your home's comfort. Let's look at the temperature effects of color in your home.
energy efficiency , home comfort , indoor temperature , temperature , indoor heating , indoor cooling
Nobody enjoys placing their feet on an ice-cold floor when they wake up in the morning. Cold floors can be a constant source of discomfort during the winter. Fortunately, there are a number of approaches that you can take to make them comfortably warm.
insulation , furnace , Heating , service and maintenance , cold floors
Unlike the dirt and dust that soil your floors and furniture, you can't see most of the airborne pollutants that compromise your home's indoor air quality. But these pollutants can have an adverse effect on your health, especially when they build up over time in an airtight home.
This American Heart Health Month, learn how to prevent adverse IAQ effects, including heart disease.
February 2nd is the day when the groundhog fondly known as the Punxsutawney Phil comes out of hibernation each year to advise us whether we can expect an early spring, or if the cold winter weather will continue and we'll have an extended heating season. Groundhog Day has been an annual tradition since 1886, but how does really affect winter heating in your home?
Heating , winter heating , service and maintenance , groundhog day , spring maintenance
If you’re exploring home heating options, you’ll probably encounter furnace and boiler choices somewhere along the way. While both provide central home heat, the ways they work are vastly different.
Anytime a gas leak happens in your home, it’s always an occasion for alarm. It only takes a single spark for even a minor leak to have explosive consequences. As you rely on your gas furnace for warmth this winter, it’s important to know how to detect gas leaks and prevent them from happening in the future. The following offers plenty of good tips for gas leak detection and prevention.
gas furnace , service and maintenance , gas leaks , detectors
Winter in New Haven can be brutal, so you may be considering cranking up the heat to stay comfortable. But if you have a new baby at home, you might want to think twice.
Heating , thermostat settings , baby room , baby safety , nursery temperature
In the dead of winter, your boiler is perhaps the most important appliance you own. It keeps your home warm and comfortable through the freezing Indiana weather. But it can also be dangerous, if you're not careful.
Here are five boiler safety tips, to make sure yours runs smoothly and safely all season long.
The holidays are a time for baking. Home-baked goods provide a perfect ending to dinner and are one of the sweetest gifts you could offer to loved ones. But if you're looking to make bakery-worthy bread, pies, cookies, or other goodies for family and friends, it's essential to understand how your indoor climate affects baking.
As the weather gets colder, it’s time to think about how you’re going to keep your outdoor HVAC unit safe from extreme temperatures, snow, and ice. These winter elements can end up damaging your unit, resulting in repairs or a replacement if it can’t be fixed. Find out more about winter weather protection for the outdoor HVAC unit at your New Haven home.
HVAC , home winterizing , winter home safety , winter prep , outdoor unit , winter weather
Moisture sources underneath your house contribute to humidity effects inside your home. Water vapor continuously rises, seeping through structural gaps and into the living spaces above. High indoor humidity levels make it harder to maintain temperatures in the comfort zone, creating a clammy, colder environment in winter and a muggy, overly hot feeling in summer. Moisture infiltration also triggers condensation on interior surfaces that can spawn active mold growth, a known trigger of allergic responses in susceptible individuals.
home comfort , humidity , leaky plumbing , defective features , clogged gutters
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