Airflow through your HVAC system is a circle that integrates separate supply-air and return-air systems to keep your home comfortable and healthy. Supply air is the cooled or heated air from the AC or furnace that is distributed throughout the house into rooms via the supply ductwork. Return air, meanwhile, is removed from rooms and […]
How to Maximize the Air Circulation in Your House
Adequate indoor air circulation is important any time of year, but it’s particularly crucial during the winter. As homes have become more tightly sealed and energy efficient, a healthy and comfortable indoor environment depends on keeping air moving. Where indoor air circulation is not adequate, living spaces stagnate and temperature consistency is difficult to maintain: […]
Should You Have an AC Vent Booster for Your HVAC Unit?
One of the most important aspects of home comfort is having even temperatures throughout your home. If you encounter warm or cold areas in your home or rooms that are different temperatures, it can be a sign you have an airflow problem. This not only makes your home uncomfortable, it can also increase energy costs. […]
Know If Your Home Has a Healthy Humidity Level
Ohio can get pretty humid, especially in the summer. When the air gets too wet and muggy, it can lead to a variety of problems, from general discomfort to health issues to mold and mildew. Here’s how to maintain a healthy humidity level in your home, as well as some signs that your home’s humidity […]
How to Maintain Duct Efficiency in Your Home
Whether on a frigid winter night or a hot summer day, you rely on your furnace and AC to run efficiently and to keep you comfortable from the elements. What about the other major component of your HVAC system that delivers the conditioned airflow — your ductwork? Keep reading for tips about how to maintain […]
Know the Vent Types That Will Best Serve Your HVAC System
Cooled or heated air flows through the ducts to your vents, which control the amount of air entering every room in your house. Therefore, vents are crucial to the proper functioning of your HVAC system. Read on to learn more about how different vent types can affect your HVAC system.
Don’t Let Your IAQ Health Suffer
IAQ health — that is, indoor air quality — has never been so important, especially if you live in a newer, airtight home that has been constructed to maximize your HVAC unit’s efficiency. In an older home, minute cracks allow for the intrusion of fresh air and the escape of stale air. But in newer […]
Can Airflow in Your Home Be Affected by Room Design?
Good airflow in your home is important. A variety of factors can impact it, from your air filter to your ductwork — and more. However, one influence that tends to get overlooked is room design. The way a room is set up can improve or hinder airflow through it. Here are a few room-design factors […]
Homeowner’s Guide to HVAC Diffusers
If you’ve been thinking about using a diffuser as a way to improve your home’s efficiency and the performance of your HVAC system, then you’re certainly not alone. However, many homeowners have no idea what HVAC diffusers do, so our team thought it would be a good idea to provide you with a simple guide […]
How to Fix Poor Airflow
If you want to keep your household comfortable throughout the summer months and beyond, it is imperative that you maintain proper airflow at all times. What we’d like to do today is look at some of the causes of poor HVAC airflow so that you can make improvements, which will help you better condition your […]
