Does it seem that you just finish dusting your home and within a few days the dust settles back on your furniture? You are not alone in the battle for a dust-free home. The layers of dust can be a combination of things including dirt, pollen, pet dander, particles of fiber, and even human skin….
Indoor Air Quality The U.S. EPA has estimated that indoor air levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times – and occasionally more than 100 times – higher than outdoor air pollutant levels. Indoor air pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health. The problems they cause can be…
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for all winter long: Daylight Savings Time. This weekend’s Spring Forward time change marks the first sign of the changing seasons. Now is the time to start thinking about your home’s air conditioning unit! Before the weather heats up, a preseason A/C check-up is a great way for you…
Brace yourselves. Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter and soon there will be a chill in the air. While enjoying these last days of warm temperatures and all that the colorful fall season offers, it’s also the time to properly prepare your home’s furnace for winter. So, before you turn on your heating…
It’s officially fall and time to think about preparing your home for the drop in temperatures. Here are some helpful tips to ready your home for the colder temperatures. Clean your gutters and keep them free of leaves and debris. Clogged gutters can cause drainage problems, leading to flooding issues in your home. Disconnect outdoor…
When the weather heats up in Ohio, the humidity and temps can be just brutal. As a homeowner, you know that having your air conditioning system operating at optimum levels is key. However, there does come a day when one of the most important decisions you will make is whether to repair or replace your…
Asthma and Allergies: 10 Tips to keep key pollutants out of your home Ahhhh… the onslaught of spring in Central Ohio. From the middle of March to the end of May, thousands of residents experience itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and coughing. There’s even hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing for some. Most folks tend to…
Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to what indoor humidity level is most comfortable. Aside from personal preference, your home’s air quality is critical to keep you and your family safe and comfortable. Levels of humidity that are too high or low can cause health problems and cause damage to your home. In…
Brrrr! Now that the cold months are settling in, your furnace may be working overtime to keep up with the dipping temperatures. Heat pumps used as a first-stage heat resource may malfunction and leave you confused about whether you should flip your thermostat setting over to emergency heat. Not sure what to do? Here are…
February is just about the coldest, bleakest, most uninviting month in central Ohio. It tends to be the time when cabin fever sets in and everyone’s thoughts turn to spring. But until then, it’s also when our furnaces are working at optimum levels when the temps dip. If you currently own an air handler system…
