While many people don't think about humidity when relating to an HVAC system, humidity levels may increase or decrease your level of comfort in any environment.  Remember that humidity is the amount of moisture in the air around you. How does this relate to your home or office? Think of it this way. The larger and taller your ceiling height, the more moisture in the air inside your home may contain...Read More

Ventilation and exhaust fans must follow basic installation codes and standards. Homeowners as well as certified HVAC technicians should consult local building departments to verify codes or other standards before creating and installing fan and ventilation systems. Homeowners not familiar with the use and function of exhaust fans or various components of a ventilation system may be well served by a lis...Read More

So you’ve done your time in the attic: added a foot of insulation, air-sealed each crack, installed a radiant barrier; everything needed to ensure a tight and money saving thermal envelope for your home.  Well if your attic isn’t properly ventilated, the job isn’t done. Poor attic ventilation can result in a host of problems that will cost you money in energy and repairs. Here are just a ...Read More

Having the proper indoor air quality is absolutely essential especially in commercial buildings.  The last thing you want is your office space that you work in day in and day out to develop SBS - Sick Building Syndrome.  This can bring about potentially lethal health conditions to any number of people in the building without taking the right precautions.     

Many companies out there are promoting their duct cleaning services lately.  You may have received a flyer in the mail or an email with a dust mite that looks like an Alaskan king crab crossed with a tarantula!   Granted these tiny dust mites aren’t pretty, but don’t let that alone convince you of having your ductwork cleaned without knowing the facts first.

First of...Read More