If your heating system is beginning to show signs of age, you may be thinking about getting a new one. But the last time you shopped for a heating system was at least a decade ago, so you may be a bit perplexed as to what’s available and what types of features you should be looking for. Heating has changed a lot in the last decade. Here’s a look at some of the biggest changes that have occurred and the modern features that can really benefit you. Read More»
The only thing worse than feeling uncomfortably sticky in a humid outdoor environment is experiencing that same disgusting feeling inside your own home. The situation becomes even more challenging if your home HVAC system proves insufficient for controlling the amount of moisture in your air. Consistently high humidity levels don’t just affect your comfort — they can also encourage the growth of mold and mildew, leading to respiratory symptoms and/or damage to your home. Read More»
During the dead of winter, homeowners don’t want to be dealing with a broken-down furnace. Thankfully, residential heating systems tend to display more subtle signs of inefficiency prior to them actually fully breaking down, providing you with the chance to invest in repair before you left sitting in the freezing cold. If you are familiar with what you should be looking for, you can keep your home comfortable during the winter while saving money in the long run. Read More»
Mold can cause serious health problems such as difficulty breathing, fungal infections, coughing, rashes, headache, and gastrointestinal problems. Warm and humid areas of your home such as the bathroom are prone to mold growth, however, there are other areas in your home where mold may be lurking that are hidden from your view. Here are some places in your home where mold may be hiding.
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If you have broken or missing shingles on your roof, rain and melted ice water may leak into your home. Read More»
Ice took down the Titanic, and it just might take down your commercial refrigerator or cooler, too! The ice chunk you might find in your commercial refrigeration unit is a bit smaller than those seen in nature, but it’s a danger nonetheless. Keep reading to learn the hazards presented by refrigerator ice chunks, what causes this ice to form, and what you can do about them.
Why Are Ice Chunks Such a Hazard in Commercial Fridges? Read More»
