Cleaning Air Ducts: Should They Be Vacuumed and Dusted?
You change the filter on your HVAC system regularly and have undoubtedly noticed all of the dust, dirt, and who-knows-what on the old filter. You’re glad to replace it with a new, clean filter to improve the air quality in your home. Your air registers and vents...
Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Monitors: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes the most dangerous things aren’t the things you can see but those you can’t. Carbon monoxide (or CO) is one of them. CO is a deadly gas that kills almost 500 people per year and causes about 50,000 emergency room visits. To put this in perspective, CO kills...
Air Conditioning: Central Air vs. Window
Which is better – central air conditioning or window air conditioners? This question is often asked, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. In part, it depends on where you live. If you live in Maine or Montana, you might only need a/c for two weeks a...