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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Mold problems often emerge during hot, humid summers. It only takes 24 to 48 hours for mold spores to develop, so if the humidity rises above 60% (and especially 70%) then you might start seeing the signs within shortly after. But what role does temperature play? And what would be the best temperature to […]
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There have been significant improvements in air-conditioning systems over the years. But even the best one cannot last forever. So, how long does an air conditioner last? In general, an air conditioner can last for 10 to 20 years. If you skip some maintenance of your air conditioner, it can last for about 10 […]
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Although there are many ways of controlling humidity, it always seems to move around a house unchecked. So, how exactly does humidity move in a house? Despite popular belief, humid air is less dense than regular air. Therefore humid air will always rise and not sink. However, if you were to look at its […]
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The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home, office, and school is getting polluted by various formaldehyde gas sources. These sources include pressed-wood products, foam installation, wallpaper, paints, cosmetics, and many other household products. Formaldehyde is colorless and flammable at room temperature but has a strong odor. It is used in the manufacturing process, […]
