Garage ventilation is important today, when garages are usually kept closed for security and only opened to drive a vehicle in or out.
What to Do if You Have a Leaking Air Conditioner
A leaking air conditioner isn’t a mystery, considering how much water your central A/C produces on a humid Ohio summer day.
Don’t Forget to Protect Your HVAC System While Remodeling
If there’s one thing you can count on when you’re remodeling, it’s dust. Somehow those tiny particles get into everything — even your HVAC system.
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Windows
The windows inside your home have an enormous impact on the overall energy efficiency of your home.
Let Houseplants Do the Work and Clean Your Air
For many homeowners, houseplants are nice decorations that add a touch of life to a room. Did you know that those pretty plants can actually work for you?
Understanding the "Feels Like" Temperature
If you watch any weather at all during the summer, you probably hear the meteorologists refer to the heat index. It’s a measure of the “feels like” temperature, a combination of the actual air temperature and the humidity. Regardless of how hot or cold it is, humidity makes a difference in how comfortable we feel […]
Xeriscaping Around A/C Units
Xeriscaping is a landscaping practice that makes use of an area’s naturally occurring plant life. This reduces/eliminates the need for extra irrigation, relying instead on the water the area receives naturally. It’s a great way to get a picturesque landscaping look on your property without wasting water. It’s also convenient for helping your outdoor A/C […]
Energy Upgrades Can Increase Your Home Comfort
If the comfort level in your home is sometimes less than ideal, it may be due to efficiency issues with your HVAC system or the structure itself. Scheduling a professional energy audit to assess the overall efficiency is an effective way to identify problem areas and learn about energy upgrades that can increase your comfort […]
Get Relief With Allergy Tips
Dayton ranks among the top 10 worst cities for spring allergies. The problem isn’t just the type of plants and trees in our area, but the fact that they all come into bloom around the same time. Trees such as alder, elm, and maple are the biggest offenders. To get some relief from this spring’s […]
Learn What to Do About Noisy Air Vents
If your home has noisy ducts supplying conditioned air to its rooms, you shouldn’t have to accept that as a fact of life. Usually, there’s one or more reasons for noisy air vents and ducts, causes that can be addressed to quiet things down.