Some people enjoy all that fall has to offer without a care in the world, practically oozing pumpkin spice as they bask in the glory of the change of season. Others sniffle, sneeze, cough, and wheeze their way through tailgating, Read More
How Often Should I Replace My HVAC Filters?
Furnaces and AC systems have filters designed to clean the air that passes through them to heat or cool your home. Since they trap dirt, dust, and other particles, they need to be replaced (or cleaned, depending on the type Read More
How to Control Indoor Humidity
Let’s play “Would You Rather”. As in, would you rather be outside on a sunny 90 degree day or a humid 90 degree day? Since high humidity can make staying cool and comfortable nearly impossible, we’re willing to bet most Read More
How to Add Humidity During the Winter
We live and work in New York. Many of our customers live in Connecticut. Either way, it’s not New Mexico. If you want to see a desert, well, it’s a short 2,000 miles or so away. But let’s think Read More
Home Improvements for Allergy Sufferers
For many, spring is a time for baseball games, picnics in the park, and backyard barbeques. But for those who suffer from seasonal (or year-long) allergies, springtime is more synonymous with runny noses and itchy, watery eyes. Unfortunately, retreating indoors Read More
The Benefits of a Whole-House Dehumidifier
When you enter your home on a hot, sticky day, you expect to leave those conditions behind, trading them for cool and comfortable surroundings… “expect” being the operative word. That’s because, as your AC system ages, it gradually loses its Read More
The Problem with Dry Indoor Air
As the cold weather moves in, humidity levels fall drop. That’s because cold air can’t hold as much moisture as warm air. Adding to the “fun” is the fact that heating systems, especially forced air heat, dry out your indoor Read More
The Benefits of a Whole-House Air Purifier
Do you have a cold – or, at least it feels like a cold – that just won’t go away? How about certain allergy symptoms, especially the kind you only seem to notice at home? Well, it’s just possible that Read More
New Carpet Odors Can Make You Sick
“New” can be a wonderful scent. A new car with leather interior, a fresh coat of paint, new wood furniture, and so much more. Even new carpeting can emit pleasing odors. Not that you’d want to bottle that scent and Read More
House Plants that Provide Cleaner Air
It probably sounds a little crazy, but at least in one important way, you’re better off living in an old, drafty house than one that’s sealed up tight as a button. Why? Because airtight buildings typically have poor or little Read More