Ever noticed how some rooms in your home are cold while others are warm? But why is that so and how do you even out the heat in your home? This happens typically because of poor ventilation and warmer air escaping to the higher levels of the home. There are many solutions that can […]
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Inline fans present an appealing alternative for homeowners who need to find the fan away from the room or rooms that need debilitating, but how much electricity does an inline fan use? Comparing 12-inch models, typical inline fans use about 250 Watts of electricity. Similarly sized booster inline fans in comparison use only about […]
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During a fire accident, the most critical aspect in surviving is getting out quickly, which is why it’s so important to have a working fire alarm system. While a fire alarm system contains many devices working together to detect smoke and fire, the question is, do fire alarms also detect gas? Fire alarms can […]
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A dryer will help remove moisture from wet clothes and other fabrics effectively. Despite its usefulness, many believe that it has certain drawbacks like the emission of carbon monoxide. But does a dryer actually give off carbon monoxide? Whether a dryer exhausts carbon monoxide or not depends on the type of dryer it is […]
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A dryer is a perfect appliance for removing moisture from your clothes and other textiles once they are washed. One way of determining a dryer’s efficacy is by its rate of air volume flow, which is measured as cubic feet per minute (CFM). But how many CFM does a dryer usually exhaust? Typically, a […]
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Indoor air quality is essential to maintain as air contains contaminants like dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, smoke particles, and volatile organic compounds can trigger respiratory problems and various allergies. And, if the moisture in the air is less than 30%, it means that the air is dry and can cause various skin […]
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Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers help maintain a comfortable and safe living environment at home. But this comfort comes at a price and many homeowners wonder whether it’s cheaper to run an AC or a dehumidifier? Generally, it is cheaper to run a dehumidifier than an AC if both units are of average capacity and […]
Humid air in the hot weather can become a reason for an uncomfortable environment in the house. The moisture in the air makes it feel warmer as the sweat evaporation becomes slower. Dehumidifiers are an excellent solution to the humid environment. Dehumidifiers decrease the air’s moisture and make the air quality comfortable for a […]
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Your home’s air conditioning system must work at its best in today’s polluted environment, and so should all of its components. Its air ducts provide a pathway to the air to be delivered or removed, but can cleaning them improve the air quality? According to the Environmental Protection (EPA) agency and other studies, cleaning […]
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If you live in a two-story house, you’ve probably noticed that warm air tends to go to the upper floor. But are you also noticing that with this heat also comes humidity? So why exactly could your second floor be so humid? Many factors can contribute to the humidity level in a home, such […]
