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    • 2022
      • July
        • Is It Worth Installing a Smart Thermostat?
      • June
        • Indoor Air Quality Testing – Your Questions Answered
        • AC Making a Hissing Sound? Possible Causes and Solutions
      • May
        • Can My AC Filter Make Me Sick?
        • Best Ways to Keep My AC Drain Line Clear
      • April
        • Cleaning AC Ducts - Can You Do It Yourself?
        • Why Does it Seem Like My AC is Always Running?
        • What is Relative Humidity and How Does it Affect Your Home’s Comfort
      • March
        • Stale Air? Here's What to Do
        • What’s the Ideal Indoor Temperature? Your Questions Answered
      • February
        • When to Replace an HVAC System and Questions to Ask
        • Why You May Have Mould in Your HVAC System
      • January
        • How NOT to Clean Air Ducts – the Problems with DIY
    • 2021
      • December
        • High Efficiency Furnace Venting – Ensure Your Family is Safe
        • Is Your Furnace Gas Valve Bad? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Test It Yourself
      • October
        • How to Prep Your Furnace for Canadian Winters
        • The Ins and Outs of Annual Furnace Cleaning
      • August
        • How to Determine if Your Furnace is the Right Size
      • June
        • Is an HVAC Maintenance Plan Worth It?
        • Improve HVAC Efficiency with Regular Air Duct Cleaning
      • April
        • How Long Should a Central Air Conditioner Last?
      • March
        • How Long Should a Furnace Last?
    • 2020
      • December
        • What Is a Furnace Limit Switch and Why Is It Important?
        • Why Does My Furnace Keep Clicking?
        • How Often Should My Furnace Cycle in the Winter?
      • November
        • Help! My Furnace Fuse Keeps Blowing
        • Why Does My Furnace Keep Tripping the Reset Button?
        • How to Clear Smoke Out of a Room
        • Are Oil Diffusers Safe for Indoor Air Quality?
      • October
        • How to Find Air Leaks in Your Home
        • Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?
        • What Is an Ultrasonic Humidifier?
        • Is Wrapping Ductwork to Prevent Condensation Effective?
      • September
        • How to Clean Mould Out of Duct Work
        • Do Duct Boosters Really Work?
        • Should I Cover My Air Conditioner in the Winter?
        • Why Does the Fan Keep Running on My Air Conditioner?
      • August
        • Why Is My Air Conditioner So Loud?
        • Air Conditioner Maintenance Schedule
        • How to Build a Fence Around an AC Unit
        • Should I Build an Air Conditioner Fence?
      • July
        • What Do I Need to Know Before Buying a Dehumidifier?
        • How Much Energy Does a Dehumidifier Use?
        • What Is the Best Humidity Setting for a Dehumidifier?
      • June
        • How to Use a Dehumidifier
        • What Is Geothermal Cooling?
        • How to Cool a Room with No Windows
        • How to Cool a Garage, FAST!
      • May
        • 3 Air Vent Diverters that Are Worth the Investment
        • How to Clean an Air Purifier (You Really Should)
        • What Type of Air Purifier Should I Buy?
      • April
        • How to Conduct an Indoor Air Quality Assessment
        • Formaldehyde Air Pollution: What You Need to Know
        • Sizing Ductwork | Is My Ductwork Size Too Narrow?
        • Is My Furnace Overheating?
        • Is It Safe to Go Outside During Cold and Flu Season?
      • March
        • Does Geothermal Heating Make Sense for My Home?
        • What Is Geothermal Heating and How Does It Work?
      • February
        • What Does Aux Heat Mean on My Thermostat?
        • What Is a C Wire for a Thermostat?
        • The Thermostat Wire Color Code You Need to Know
      • January
        • How to Test a Thermostat
        • How to Prevent Mold in Humidifiers
    • 2019
      • December
        • How to Insulate a Fireplace
        • How to Insulate Ductwork | Air Duct Insulation
        • What Is a Pellet Stove?
      • November
        • Which Way Should a Ceiling Fan Turn in the Winter?
        • How to Heat a Sunroom in the Cold Winter
        • How to Insulate a Garage in 7 Easy Steps
        • How to Winterize a Cabin
      • October
        • How to Turn On Pilot Light
        • Are There Benefits to Closing Vents in Unused Rooms in Winter?
        • Optimal Thermostat Settings for Winter
        • What Is an Air Vent Diverter?
      • September
        • How to Choose a Smoke Alarm For the Hearing Impaired
        • Photoelectric vs. Ionization Smoke Detector: Which Is Best?
        • Do I Need A Carbon Monoxide Detector?
      • August
        • How to Increase Airflow Through Vents
        • How to Recharge Your Car AC System
        • How Do Window Air Conditioners Work?
      • July
        • How to Cool the Second Floor of a House
        • What Is a Whole House Fan and How Does a Whole House Fan Work
        • What Is an Attic Fan and What Does an Attic Fan Do?
      • June
        • Why Is My Air Conditioner Frozen and How Do I Fix It?
        • What is Considered a High Efficiency Air Conditioner?
        • What Is Evaporative Air Conditioning?
        • Portable Vs. Window Air Conditioners: Which Is Better?
      • May
        • How to Vent an Attic
        • The Do's and Don'ts of Kitchen Exhaust Fan Installation
        • Should I Install a Bathroom Heater, Fan & Light Combo?
        • How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
      • April
        • How to Clean Air Conditioner Fins
        • What Is an Air Conditioner Pad?
        • What Is a Pilot Light and Why Is It Important?
        • Should You Turn Off Your Water Heater When on Vacation?
      • March
        • How to Drain a Water Heater
        • What Is a Hybrid Water Heater?
        • What Is an Anode Rod and How Do I Replace It?
      • February
        • What Is a Hardwired Smoke Detector?
        • How Many Smoke Detectors Do I Need?
        • How to Detect Carbon Monoxide in Your Home
        • What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
      • January
        • How to Keep Your Basement Warm in the Winter
        • What Is the Best Temperature for Sleeping?
        • What Is a Safe Room Temperature for Elderly People?
    • 2018
      • December
        • How to Reset a Digital Thermostat
      • November
        • Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist
        • How to Keep a Garage Warm in the Winter
        • Electric Space Heater Safety Tips
        • How to Relight a Pilot Light
      • October
        • What Is a HEPA Air Filter?
        • How Does a Ductless Heat Pump Work?
      • September
        • Pros & Cons of Washable Furnace Filters
        • What Is The Best Air Filter For Allergies?
        • Air Source vs. Ground Source Heat Pumps
        • Why Is My Heat Pump So Loud?
      • August
        • What Is The Best Quiet Air Conditioner?
        • How Do I Find the Tonnage of My AC Unit?
        • AC Won't Kick On
      • July
        • How Much Does Ductless Air Conditioning Cost?
        • Pros and Cons of Ductless Heating and Cooling
      • June
        • What to Look for When Considering a Used Furnace
        • Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace
        • How to Automate Your HVAC System
        • How to Size AC Unit for the House
      • May
        • How to Prevent Dust Buildup on Air Vents
      • April
        • Best House Temperature for My Baby?
        • What Is the Ideal House Temperature?
        • What Is the Ideal House Temperature for Dogs and Cats?
      • March
        • How Often Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
        • Cleaning an Outdoor AC Unit
        • How Much is a Central Air Conditioning Unit?
      • February
        • How Much Does a Furnace Cost?
        • How a Smart Thermostat Can Save You Money
      • January
        • What Does a Furnace Pressure Switch Do?
        • How Do Furnace Humidifiers Work?
        • Factors that Affect the Service Life of a Furnace
    • 2017
      • November
        • Make Natural Candles in Your Favorite Fall Scents
        • The Basics of Winter Heat Pump Use
        • Clean Your Chimney Before the First Fire This Year
      • October
        • Make Your Air Vent & Ceiling Fan Scary This Halloween
        • Why Does My Heater Smell Like Something Is Burning?
      • September
        • Why Does My House Have a Musty Smell?
        • Do Diffusers Affect Indoor Air Quality?
      • July
        • Harmless AC Smells and What They Mean
        • Good Indoor Air Quality at Work Is Important
      • June
        • Quickly Cool Your House If Your AC Breaks
      • May
        • Refrigerant Refresher Course
      • April
        • Your Outdoor AC Unit Is (Almost) Impervious to the Rain
        • Stop and Inspect Your Ceiling Ductwork Now
        • Repurpose Fan Blades into a Chalkboard Message Board
      • February
        • At Home Tests for Indoor Air Quality
      • January
        • How Does Your Fireplace Affect Indoor Air Quality?
        • Technical Talk: Heater Safety
        • Cuddle Up with an Electric Blanket or Heating Pad
    • 2016
      • December
        • Humidifiers During the Winter Months
        • Gas vs Wood Fireplace: Pros and Cons
      • November
        • Switching from Electric Heat to Gas Heat: What You Need to Know
        • Ideal Temperature Settings to Keep Away the Cold
        • Gas Heater vs. Electric Heater: Pros and Cons
      • October
        • The Boiler Room: The Scariest Room Ever
        • Help Out Your Furnace: Insulation
        • Carbon Monoxide Safety Checklist
        • Why Is Carbon Monoxide So Dangerous?
      • September
        • What’s the Deal with Warranties?
      • August
        • 5 Cute Ideas for Updating Your Air Vent Covers
      • July
        • Ceiling AC Vents: Pros and Cons
        • Whole House Surge Protection: Protect your HVAC Investment
      • June
        • AC Sounds to Be Aware Of
        • Ideal Temperature Settings to Beat the Heat
        • What Is Refrigerant and How Does It Help Your Air Conditioner?
        • Best Ways to Remember to Change Your Air Filter
      • April
        • Can a Power Surge Affect your HVAC System?
        • What Happens During a Power Surge?
        • What's That Smell? AC Vent Smells and What They Mean
      • March
        • Catch the Culprits: Mold
        • Where You Live Affects Your Indoor Air Quality
      • February
        • Gas vs. Electric Heat
        • Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
      • January
        • Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
        • What Kind of Heating System Is Best for Your Home?
        • What Does Your Heating System Say About You?
    • 2015
      • August
        • What's Lurking in Your Home?
        • City vs. Suburban Air Quality
        • The Science Behind a Dehumidifier
        • The Evolution of the Fan
      • July
        • How Attics Affect Your Home Cooling
      • June
        • Fun Things To Say Into Your Electric Fan
      • May
        • DIY Tips to Cleaning Your AC Unit's Drain Tube
        • Facts About Air Duct Cleaning
      • April
        • Plant Appreciation Day
        • Top 9 Flowers to Improve Indoor Air
        • HVAC Preventative Maintenance Checklist
        • 4 Reasons to Love Your HVAC System
      • January
        • Allergies: How to Cope and Who Are the Culprits
        • April Showers Bring May Flowers and Home Inspection Month
    • 2014
      • December
        • Sick Building Syndrome: How to Tell If You Are Suffering from It
        • Five Ways to Go Green With Your Home For St. Patrick's Day
        • Ultimate Indoor Air Quality Cheat Sheet
        • Ideas For Updating Your Air Vent Covers
      • October
        • Winter Weather Preparedness - HVAC Systems
        • We Love Summer: 10 Reasons You Should Too!
        • Upgrade To R410A Refrigerant
        • National Respiratory Care Week
      • September
        • The Dwyer Group, Inc. Acquired by The Riverside Company
        • Heat Stroke and The Elderly
        • Four AC Myths Busted
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