When the temperatures drop in the Dayton area, it’s a great time to start using your fireplace. While this might seem like a more efficient and cost-effective way to heat your home, how much can you rely on fireplace warmth? Keep the following heating information in mind during the cooler part of the year.
Indoor Air Quality and Wood-Burning
Using a fireplace or wood stove does create a welcoming and warm atmosphere, but it could come at a price for your indoor air quality (IAQ). While wood is a renewable fuel, it’s not the cleanest available.
Debunking Myths About Ductless Technology
Even though they’ve been around for decades, there are still ductless technology myths about their installation and performance. Fortunately, more people have learned first-hand how energy efficient these systems are and how much comfort they deliver.
Then and Now: Furnaces Through the Ages
With our ultra-reliable, user-friendly heating systems, we tend to take having a warm, cozy home for granted. Our ancestors to struggle to stay warm when the temperatures plummeted, but the challenge helped them develop ever better heating methods. This history of furnaces clearly shows how far we’ve come:
Nesting for a New Baby
You’re going to have a new baby! Allow us to be the first HVAC company to say, “Congratulations!” There’s lots you need to do to prepare. How do you make sure your home is a happy, healthy environment for your newborn?
What Causes Hot Air to Blow When Your System is Set to "Cool"
Are you having trouble with your HVAC system blowing hot air even though you know for a fact that it’s set to “cool”? Let’s explore how HVAC settings and other factors might be causing you issues, and what you can do when nothing else is working to fix the problem.
Equipping a Smart Home: A Timeline
Intelligent technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and there are now all sorts of smart home devices available that can make your daily life more comfortable, convenient and secure. Given all the choices, where do you start once you decide you want a smarter home?
Can Ventilation Affect Temperature?
Does your home have good ventilation? You may know that a home usually has much better indoor air quality when stale air is exhausted and fresh air is added through a good ventilation system. But ventilation can also have a positive effect on temperature. Here’s how.
When to Get a Humidifier or Dehumidifier for a Nursery
If your home’s HVAC system is in good running order and is well maintained , then most likely your home’s humidity is in the range it should be — somewhere between 40-60 percent, although you will probably want it somewhat lower (30-50 percent) when temperatures are warmer, as warmer air holds moisture and can make us […]
Steps to Prepare for Fall Allergens
The fall season can be a challenging one to deal with if you have allergies. It’s not always possible to completely avoid being exposed to the allergens that bother you when you’re outside, but you can reduce them inside your home. Find out what steps you can take to get your HVAC system ready while […]