It’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 […]
As 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: […]
Pollution. 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 […]
You 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 […]
Winter air is painfully dry, and a whole house humidifier is the best way to keep that dryness at bay. Balanced humidity in the house is more important than the majority of homeowners know. If you experience dry air in your home, it’s more than just a nuisance. Air that’s not properly humidified can have […]
The air quality of your home has a bigger impact on your life than you might think. Poor air quality is often caused by dust, debris and bacteria cycling through your home's air conditioning and heating systems. Not only does it make your home more uncomfortable to live in, it can have a seriously negative […]
You think that's AIR you're breathing? Each breath is carrying more harmful contaminants into your lungs (and your children's) than you know. Check out this infographic to learn more. [ebook]
The Ontario winters are dry, with humidity levels dropping to almost 0 outside your home. Once you turn on your heating system for the winter, the inside of the house can be likened to a food dehydrator. Ideal humidity levels are around 40%, though anywhere from 35% to 50% is acceptable. With the furnace running […]
What Is Ozone? The oxygen we breathe has a diatomic structure. That is, a single molecule of oxygen is composed of a pair of oxygen atoms. Ozone, or trioxygen, is an unstable configuration of three oxygen atoms in one molecule. It forms in the Earth’s stratosphere when oxygen is exposed to ultraviolet light. At lower […]
The most common complaint among heating and cooling equipment owners relates to uneven temperatures between different floors of a home or office. Air stratification is a layering effect where large air pockets with varying temperatures remain intact, regardless of the action of the central HVAC system. In some homes, the temperature difference between a basement […]
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