If you live in an older home, you may be dreading the coming warm months. It can get hot and stuffy in your house very quickly without proper ventilation, and even with the windows open, it may be too hot to feel any relief.
HVAC systems play a critical role in keeping your home comfortable through varying seasons, that’s why it’s important to keep them running in tip-top shape with regular maintenance.
For most people, their home’s HVAC system heats and cools the entire home whenever it is running. Sure, you can close vents in unused rooms to redirect some of the flow, but there is a lot of energy being wasted heating and cooling them.
A programmable thermostat is an increasingly popular way to adjust the temperature of your house according to a set of pre-programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day.
Whether you replace your heating system or look to set up one for a new build, one major decision point is choosing between baseboard heat and forced air. Some of the variables to consider include the following:
With International Earth Day coming up on April 22, it’s our duty to put in some extra effort into taking care of the planet. However, as with many things, it all starts at home.
With more and more adults working from home, and an increasing number of students completing their education online, it is more important than ever to keep the risk of indoor air pollution as low as possible.
Most of us have homes with rooms or spaces above the garage. However, when the cold temperatures come, this empty space often circulates cold air, creating a chilly temperature that leaves us feeling cold and weary.
When shopping for a new HVAC (heating ventilation & air conditioning) unit, you will probably come across the term “BTU”.
Older homes have their charms, and plenty of quirks too. One thing that old houses seem to have in common is difficulty in heating them efficiently.
Dry indoor air is one of the most common challenging aspects of winter. It also causes a wide range of health issues, such as the following:
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Worsens of triggers asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory ailments
Winter in Canada means keeping your home as warm as possible, sealing up any drafts to keep the heat in and the cold out. This helps our home’s heating system to work more efficiently and avoid wasting energy.
As we wave goodbye to the summer season, we already know we’ll be spending a lot less time outside.
How Clean Is Your Home Air? It’s something that you don’t really think about, myself included. People spend a lot of time indoors, upwards of 90% of their time, and the quality of the air you breathe is important.
The hottest season of the year is on its way and you’ve got your summer all planned out — but did “HVAC prep” make it to your checklist?
Whether you are an experienced homeowner who is disappointed in the latest heating bill, or a new homeowner stunned by the actual costs of running a household, one thing is certain. You need to find the best settings for your thermostat for maximum savings and comfort.
We’ve been incredibly lucky and the weather hasn’t been too chilly yet, however, they’re always saying that Winter Is Coming. That couldn’t be more true in North America.
The winter months north of 35° longitude can get pretty cold. Cold air means dry air. And that dry air invades your home every time someone opens a door. It also gets in through windows, outlets, and any other little cracks in your building envelope.
Basements are a fantastic additional space in a home. They’re perfect for extra storage, creating a family area, even extra bedrooms. One thing many basements have in common though is that they’re often chilly.
One size does not fit all when it comes to many things and that includes your heating and cooling equipment. Ensuring your home is comfortable is not an easy task when it comes to selecting the right equipment. So, which do you choose? A heat pump or an air conditioner?
Necessity and cost savings are the mother of invention, or something like that. New construction, in an attempt to prevent drafts, uses materials and techniques that have created a virtually impermeable structure.
Now more than ever it is a priority to ensure that the air quality inside of your home is clean and safe. How do you protect your family while ensuring clean air in the home?
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