Regardless of cold or warm seasons, it’s essential to maintain a comfortable level of air indoors. Especially when temperatures become too high outside, your air conditioner can become overworked and damaged. But, how does the temperature affect your air conditioner? Most ACs start struggling when outdoor temperatures exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit because most are […]
Almost every home nowadays has an air conditioning unit for cooling. But how cold is it too cold for even the most robust air conditioners? What outside temperature is too cold for an air conditioner to work? In order for an air conditioner to turn on, the temperature outside has to be above the […]
Today, there is an air conditioner in almost every home, running at full capacity during the summer. But what about the winter? Can air conditioners heat a room in the winter? Modern ACs, as part of your HVAC system, can regulate the temperature of your room the way you want. This means you can […]
Temperature consistency throughout the home is an important factor to consider for a comfortable life. Uneven temperature indicates airflow problems that needed to be addressed. But do vent boosters work to addresses these airflow issues? Consistent temperature in a home is maintained through your heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) system. But when airflow […]
Rooms of modern airtight homes require a high flow of air for a healthy and fresh indoor environment. Ventilation is the most effective way to get rid of contaminated air trapped indoors but how could we maintain an optimal airflow in a room? In short, by using both natural and mechanical ventilation in a […]
Clothes dryers come in all forms, from simplistic clunkers to advanced tech, from gas to electric. But can clothes dryers be both gas and electric? The simple answer is no, they cannot. Dryers either use electric heating elements or gas burner flames to produce the air required to dry clothes. There is no such […]
Fire alarms are smoke detecting machines are there to alert us during an emergency. We expect them to work and probably don’t even think about them much, but maybe we should think about questions like do fire alarms and smoke detectors expire? Yes, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you must replace […]
Ventilation plays an essential role in supplying fresh air to homes and expelling stale indoor air. But why would your vents be on the floor? It’s because a heating and cooling system is more efficient when the vents are closer to the furnace. Floor ventilations are mostly in homes with furnaces located in the […]
In a recent survey, 83% of US homeowners stated that clothes dryers as an absolute necessity for saving hours in time. So if there’s anything you expect to save you on time, it’s the dryer. But why could a dryer be taking too long to dry clothes? It could be clogged with lint buildup, […]
If you’re considering buying a new set of washers and dryers for your home, it’s not just about picking the price or the way they’ll look in your laundry room. No, energy efficiency should probably be top of mind when making a choice. But how do these new appliances compare to the old, clunky […]
