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Is an HVAC Maintenance Plan Worth It?

If you bought your house new, or your home has a new HVAC system, it’s easy to assume maintenance won’t be an issue. As long as ...

Improve HVAC Efficiency with Regular Air Duct Cleaning

Rising energy bills can be a real concern for homeowners. One of the best ways to keep costs down is to improve the efficiency of ...

The Boiler Room: The Scariest Room Ever

As a small child, the boiler room in homes and buildings was always an ominous place; I realized it wasn’t the place I wanted to ...

Get Comfortable: A Back to School Schedule

Have your family’s healthy habits gotten off track this summer season? Before the kids head back to school, start re-establishing ...

How to Find Air Leaks in Your Home

Who doesn’t want lower energy costs? Air leaks in houses equate to energy loss and, therefore, higher heating and cooling bills. ...

How Much Energy Does a Dehumidifier Use?

A dehumidifier can be an effective way to decrease moisture in the home while increasing overall energy efficiency. But you may be ...

How to Clean a Humidifier (You Really Should!)

Humidifiers are known for making it easier to breathe and increasing the quality of the air in a home. Humidifiers are even known ...

How to Prevent Mold in Humidifiers

Sure, you love your humidifier, but when was the last time you cleaned it? An uncleaned humidifier may quickly become home to ...

Make Your Air Vent & Ceiling Fan Scary This Halloween

Everyone loves Trick or Treating, costume parties, candy—what’s not to love? If you’re looking for simple but spooky Halloween ...

Repurpose Fan Blades into a Chalkboard Message Board

Put old fan blades to good use by making a chalkboard message board! It’s simple to make and functional for just about anywhere in ...

What Is a Furnace Limit Switch and Why Is It Important?

Do you really know how your furnace works? Inside that heat-producing appliance are a lot of vital components. One is the furnace ...

Why Does My Furnace Keep Clicking?

It's cold outside, and the furnace kicks on like normal—well, except for that strange sound. "Why does my furnace keep clicking?" ...

How to Prep Your Furnace for Canadian Winters

Now is the time to think about what this winter has in store. As temperatures begin to dip and snow is soon to follow, making sure ...

How to Determine if Your Furnace is the Right Size

Few things are more frustrating than when it’s freezing cold, and your furnace can’t seem to keep up. If you’ve encountered this ...

Make Your Air Vent & Ceiling Fan Scary This Halloween

Everyone loves Trick or Treating, costume parties, candy—what’s not to love? If you’re looking for simple but spooky Halloween ...

Last-minute Gift Guide for the Person Who Likes to Control the Thermostat

If you’re stumped on gift ideas this year, consider some products that would be beneficial for your home. Anyone who enjoys ...

The Ins and Outs of Annual Furnace Cleaning

One of the most important systems in your home, your furnace or central heating system may run for several thousands of hours ...

How to Determine if Your Furnace is the Right Size

Few things are more frustrating than when it’s freezing cold, and your furnace can’t seem to keep up. If you’ve encountered this ...

How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall/Winter

Did you know that the air quality within your home is likely to be much lower than the air quality outside? It’s true—especially ...

Improve HVAC Efficiency with Regular Air Duct Cleaning

Rising energy bills can be a real concern for homeowners. One of the best ways to keep costs down is to improve the efficiency of ...

How to Clear Smoke Out of a Room

From a closed flue to a small cooking fire, smoke is unwelcome in the home and may be harmful to your health. Clearing your home ...

How to Conduct an Indoor Air Quality Assessment

You’ve just bustled through the door after a busy day, hang your coat on the hook, and inhale the inviting scent of home! But have ...

Why Does My Furnace Keep Clicking?

It's cold outside, and the furnace kicks on like normal—well, except for that strange sound. "Why does my furnace keep clicking?" ...

How Often Should My Furnace Cycle in the Winter?

Winter weather puts your furnace to the test. After months of being dormant, the system suddenly finds itself working overtime. ...

Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning: Who Is Cooler?

Today is a big day for football fanatics. Whether you’re a Carolina Panthers fan or you want the Denver Broncos to win, today’s ...

The Evolution of the Fan

Have you ever looked up at your ceiling fan as you’re lying in your bed, and wondered how it was invented? The history of the ...

What Is the Ideal House Temperature?

What Is the Ideal House Temperature? If you’re looking to maximize comfort and efficiency in your home, the best place to start is ...

How a Smart Thermostat Can Save You Money

Sales of smart thermostats are exploding across North America. Shipments of smart thermostat tech have risen from 5 million units ...