You may already know that your indoor air quality declines when your house is closed up against the cold winter weather, and it may be particularly concerning if anyone in your household suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems. Learning more about air filtration vs. air cleaning can help you find the right solution […]
How to Combat Static Electricity in Your Home
Static electricity is an unpleasant and common occurrence in the winter months. You’ll notice it as static cling in laundry fresh from the clothes dryer, having your hair fly up as you comb it, or as a painful jolt when you touch a light switch, a metal object or even another person. Static shocks are […]
4 Things You Should Consider Before You Replace Your Furnace
Is it time to replace your furnace? The heating system in a home generally has the longest expected service life of any major household system. However, at some point, continuing to operate a furnace that’s approaching the end is no longer financially feasible and upgrading now is the best option. Here are four considerations to […]
How to Improve Furnace Efficiency in Your Home
If you hope to save money on heating your home this winter, you don’t have to rely on the old standby – turning down the thermostat. That will just make you cold and uncomfortable. Luckily, other strategies are available that will improve furnace efficiency, saving energy and money while keeping you and your family comfortable.
The Importance of Syncing Your Home’s HVAC Systems for Optimal Efficiency
Is the amount of energy used to heat and cool your home worrisome, and you’d like to learn effective ways to boost your household efficiency? If so, a good place to start is by getting your home’s different systems in sync to streamline your energy usage and efficiency. Here are some important steps toward syncing […]
Is Your Heating System Not Keeping Your House Warm?
Now that winter has arrived in southwest Ohio, how’s your furnace working? If you’re starting to wonder why your house feels chilly this winter, the problem could be your heating system.
Heating Old Homes: The Ins and Outs
Millions of people across the country live in older homes that don’t have the modern designs many of us are accustomed to. Heating old homes like these can be difficult at times, so let’s look at a few options you have to solve this problem.
Ways to Heat Your Basement This Winter
As the weather turns cool, you must think of different ways to keep your house warm. This can be especially tricky in a finished basement because heating options often aren’t considered during construction. The good news is that heating your basement is pretty simple, and we’ve put together a list of our favorite heating techniques […]
IAQ: How Low Humidity Affects Your Health
When winter weather arrives and you’re running the furnace continually, the humidity or the amount of moisture in your indoor air can fall to an unhealthy level. Low humidity is a common issue in winter since cold air can’t hold moisture well, and your heating system dries it out even more. Living in a low-humidity […]
Cold and Flu Season Tips for Your HVAC
Fall marks the beginning of cold and flu season, which typically lasts through part of spring. That’s a long time to risk getting sick with illnesses that can range from mild nuisances to serious cases that require hospitalization. In addition to getting your annual flu shot and washing your hands often, taking care of certain […]