We all want to breathe clean (hehe), fresh air. But how can we determine the quality of the air around us? That's where the Air Quality Index (AQI) comes into play. It's a valuable tool that helps us understand the level of air pollution in our surroundings. Today, we'll take...
Tag: performance
What If Your Ducts Leak?
Leaky Ducts When it comes to optimizing home performance, there are several factors to consider, and one often overlooked aspect is duct leakage. Those hidden leaks in your ductwork can have a significant impact on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, and even moisture levels within your home. In this...
The Soup We Breathe In
As we increasingly make houses tighter to combat some very serious issues, we have to start thinking about new ones that pop up in the soup we breathe (our air). While we often associate pollution with outdoor environments, the air quality indoors can be just as harmful, if not more...
Enhancing Air Conditioning Comfort: Unveiling the Connection Between Air Temperature and Surface Temperature
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment, air conditioning plays a crucial role. However, achieving the desired comfort level involves more than just setting the thermostat to a specific temperature. To understand the relationship between air temperature and surface temperature and its impact on air conditioning comfort, we...
The Air We Breathe: Why Ventilation Matters in Every Home
Hello there! Have you ever thought about the air quality inside your home? Regardless of whether your house is old and drafty or new and tightly sealed, there's something incredibly important you need to know about: ventilation! In this blog post, we'll explore why ventilation is crucial for a healthy...
What Happens When We Leave Our HVAC Fan On All The Time?
As homeowners, we are always looking for ways to save energy and cut down on our utility bills. One common debate is whether to leave the HVAC fan on continuously or only when the air conditioning or heating is running. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of...
Do You Floss Regularly?
Hey there, my fellow lazy brushers and flossers! Let me ask you a question – do you floss regularly? No? Yeah, me neither. But as it turns out, flossing is not only important for your teeth but can also help you understand the importance of maintaining your home's performance. Let's...
What’s The Humidity Sweet Spot For My Home?
Accepted air quality standards have a lot to say about what a home's best humidity level is, but of course, everyone in the business also has opinions on what the best possible humidity is for comfort, allergies, and preservation of your prized mink coat. When it comes to indoor air...