The high outdoor humidity southwest Illinois frequently experiences has obvious effects on comfort outside, but it can also contribute to high indoor humidity that can reduce comfort, too. High indoor humidity can also result in a range of other problems, so if you find yourself with too much moisture in your home this summer, you …
Too Much Moisture? A Dehumidifier to the RescueEdit Read More »
Energy-efficient homes nowadays are often well-sealed against air leakage. While this is good for energy efficiency, it can be bad for indoor air quality. There are many potential sources of air pollutants in your home. If fresh air is not occasionally circulated in, they can seriously degrade air quality. Of course, simply opening a window and …
How ERVs Exhaust Warm, Stale Air From Your HomeEdit Read More »
When you see the logo identifying ACCA membership, you already know a great deal about the HVAC contractor coming to your home to install or service your heating and cooling equipment. Unfortunately, almost anyone can claim to be a “contractor” with just a business card and a website to show for it. Membership in the …
ACCA Membership: A Clue Your HVAC Contractor Is a ProEdit Read More »
Almost all forced-air heating and cooling systems include an air filter to protect their components from dust and dirt in the air. If you make good maintenance choices with respect to the air filter, it will also improve your home’s air quality and save you money by helping your heating and cooling system run efficiently. Air …
Air Filters: 5 Things You Should Know About ThemEdit Read More »
If the air in your Hamel area home has been stuffy, warm and uncomfortable despite your HVAC system, you may want to consider the benefits of an HRV, or heat recovery ventilator. The air quality and comfort levels in every home, new or existing, can benefit from HRV technology. How HRVs work: Typical homes with …
HRV Benefits: Cooler, Better Air in Your Hamel Area HomeEdit Read More »
Can you smell the freshness in your Hamel, Illinois home’s air at this very moment? The unfortunate truth is that your indoor air quality may not be as great as you think it is. If you want to see some immediate improvements in the air you breath in the refuge of your home, start by …
Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality as Part of Your Spring Cleaning ChecklistEdit Read More »
Homeowners in the Metro-East area can greatly improve indoor air quality with the installation of one simple tool: recovery ventilation. It’s often necessary to provide mechanical ventilation in a home if it’s built to code and is airtight, or when energy-efficient improvements upgrade the efficiency of older homes. With an airtight, properly insulated structure, however, …
Recovery Ventilation: Technology That Can Improve Indoor Air Quality In Your Metro East HomeEdit Read More »
If you’re looking for improved protection for your HVAC system from dirt buildup and indoor air that’s free of contaminants, looking at the air filter in your furnace (or heat pump or air conditioner) is a step in the right direction. In many cases, the air filter installed in your furnace is likely the style …
Air Filter Technology Can Be Confusing: An Expert Can Help You Choose The Right OnesEdit Read More »
Don’t underestimate your options when it comes to destroying bioaerosols lurking in your home’s air. You’re not at their mercy with the power of UV lights installed alongside your HVAC system. Ultraviolet (UV) lights have long been used in hospitals and other “clean” environments to combat bacteria, viruses and mold. Now, residential systems give homeowners …
UV Lights In Your HVAC System Combat Bioaerosols In Your AirEdit Read More »
Winter is the perfect time of year for duct cleaning services. Your home is going to be closed up pretty tightly when the temperatures start to drop so you need to make sure the air inside your home stays clean and your heating bills remain under control. When you schedule your annual heating system service, …
How Duct Cleaning Services Help Metro-East Homeowners Hunker Down For WinterEdit Read More »
