Homes are built more airtight than in the past. To counterbalance this, we need to have air exchange systems in our homes. EVR and HRV are the two main systems commonly used in homes today. What is HRV? HRV stands for Heat Recovery Ventilation. This style of system takes the heat that is in stale
Read moreWinter is here, and with it comes cold and flu season. The best thing you can do to beat the flu is get vaccinated each year. However, even if you get a flu shot, you should still practice these healthy habits and preventative measures to avoid getting sick with the flu this season. Flu Prevention
Read moreWhen do you change your air filter? Do you leave it for months at a time and replace them only when you begin to see dust piling up on the furnace vent? Well, if you wait until you see dust, you’ve waited too long. But how can you know when to change your home filters.
Read moreWhat kind of air filter does your family use at home? A furnace filter (electrostatic, permanent, pleated or disposable)? A whole house HEPA filter? An ultraviolet air purifier? An electronic air cleaner? Most families stick with a standard furnace filter, and for most that’s just fine. But is the standard furnace filter you use actually
Read moreIt’s March and your house has been locked up, windows shut and air recirculating for months. The air quality inside isn’t what it was 8 months ago. Indoor air quality is at its worst around March of every year, leading to: Greater susceptibility to cold and flu. Aggravated respiratory problems. Restlessness. Sleep interruptions. New homes
Read moreAs a homeowner, you should know there are a number of pollutants that negatively impact your indoor air quality and aggravate many health conditions. As you begin to close up your house for cooler weather this fall, consider the impact of polluted air on your family. The most common symptoms of poor indoor air are:
Read morePollution. It’s all around us. You may think that since you live in Canada you’re not really exposed to bad air quality. It’s true that pollution levels vary around the world and we do have it pretty good here, but there are still some dangers and some simple precautions you can take to ensure the
Read moreYou might be breathing these 5 deadly chemicals right now Our efficient, airtight homes have slowed the exchange of air from indoors to out, and because of this, the EPA estimates that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outside. Here are the five most common indoor pollutants, and what you
Read moreIf it hasn’t happened to you, you’ve heard about it happening to a friend. Your furnace, in the middle of winter—right when you need it most—cuts out and you’re left with a costly emergency repair. This unpleasant situation is much more likely to happen if you don’t regularly maintain your furnace. It’s not always a
Read moreWe all anticipate higher energy bills to keep our homes comfortable as the temperature steadily drops into December. More expensive energy bills are common across Halton region in the winter, but they aren’t necessarily inevitable. There is plenty you can do to lower the amount you spend keeping your family warm over the next few
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