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IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms

IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms

July 26, 2019

Your exercise room or home gym offers an ideal way to get in shape for better health. To maximize your benefits, you probably took a lot of care choosing equipment, and make regular workouts a priority. Another top concern should be the air quality in your home gym, since it can directly affect your health …

Why You Need to Properly Ventilate Your Craft Room

Why You Need to Properly Ventilate Your Craft Room

February 12, 2019

Few things are as rewarding as crafting. Spending hours at a time in your craft room, making fun new things for yourself and others, always brings a smile to your face. But it can also be dangerous, if you’re not careful. That’s why it’s essential to ensure your craft room has proper ventilation.

Avoiding HVAC Airflow Problems

Avoiding HVAC Airflow Problems

January 10, 2019

Airflow problems can affect nearly all aspects of heating and cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Your furnace, air conditioner, blower and ductwork are all sized and designed to work in concert with a precise airflow specification. In a typical home, at least 1,000 cubic feet of air per minute circulates through the system. Anything that …

Ventilation Needs for Bathrooms

Ventilation Needs for Bathrooms

July 12, 2018

Most residential building codes for new homes now mandate adequate bathroom ventilation by a powered exhaust fan. However, if your house was built before 2003, a bathroom window that could be opened by hand may have been the only venting requirement. There are good reasons behind changes in the code.

Why Remodeling is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Bathroom Ventilation

Why Remodeling is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Bathroom Ventilation

September 28, 2017

Remodeling your home gives you so many opportunities to get everything right in terms of aesthetics, comfort, convenience and efficiency. Nowhere is that truer than in bathroom renovations. When you embark on a bathroom renovation, you’ll be looking at the latest designs in sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets and fixtures. But there’s another aspect of a …

The Most Important Areas of Your House for Ventilation

The Most Important Areas of Your House for Ventilation

February 16, 2017

You can’t have home comfort and health without reliable, effective heating and air conditioning, but that’s only part of the story. Modern homes, built more airtight than ever, also require effective air exchange to make sure indoor air doesn’t become stuffy, stale and unhealthy. This involves a combination of mechanical ventilation and strategically placed vents.

How Can You Tell If Your Home Has a Humidity Problem?

How Can You Tell If Your Home Has a Humidity Problem?

October 15, 2015

Indoor humidity levels affect air quality, and too much or too little moisture in the air can also affect items within the home and the home’s structure itself. To protect your home, as well as your health, you should keep humidity balanced and under control. Here are ways to determine if you have a home-humidity …

Understanding the Difference Between HRV and ERV

Understanding the Difference Between HRV and ERV

August 27, 2015

Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) are balanced whole-home ventilation systems designed to provide fresh air supply in any weather. However, deciding which system to install may evoke confusion. Read on the understand the importance of ventilation and the difference between an HRV and ERV to help determine the right system for your …

Top Benefits of Installing an Energy Recovery Ventilator in Your Home

Top Benefits of Installing an Energy Recovery Ventilator in Your Home

April 9, 2015

As pleasant as Orlando is, the summer heat and humidity can get a little oppressive if you don’t take steps to manage your home’s indoor climate. Installing an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is one of the most effective steps you can take to keep your home comfortable. With one of these systems, you’ll enjoy: