R.O.I. – What’s in Your House?
So the repairman just told you that your heat or air cannot be repaired. Suddenly, you find it a little harder to breathe – and there are dollar signs flashing before your eyes. Replacing your system is a big purchase, and can definitely seem overwhelming. But,...
Got Gas?
‘Tis the season to fire up the heat, or at least to turn it on to make sure it works. It’s also the perfect time for you to have a professional heating and air conditioning provider check your furnace to be sure it is functioning properly. A gas furnace...
But That’s What I’ve Always Done!
For years, most of us that have crawl spaces have opened foundation vents for most of the year, and closed them only in the winter months. That’s what we’ve always done, right? Well, that isn’t necessarily the right thing to do! Creating a healthy living...
Dog Days of Summer
Now that just doesn’t make sense! Actually, if you research this, it has something to do with Romans, stars, and a period of summer starting only July 3rd and ending on August 11th. (That’s the condensed version.) Dog days are the worst temperatures and humidity of...
Who Controls Your Thermostat?
Who controls your thermostat? Are you thinking you do? The most accurate answer is probably everyone in the house, but no one has touched it if you ask. I often hear that “my husband/wife likes to turn the thermostat so low that I freeze. Would you please tell...
Things to Know Before You Buy an HVAC Unit Online
A recent story about a family of four who died in Cancun due to the improper installation of a water heater prompted me to write this article. Every year in the U.S. there are people who go to sleep and never wake up due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Homes burned,...
Improve Your Home’s IAQ
Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy…No, I’m not trying to name the Seven Dwarfs. I’m talking about what your IAQ (RSTUV – Don’t you love having another acronym to learn?) is doing to you. IAQ is Indoor Air Quality. Have you heard that the air outside your home is cleaner...