The air you breathe plays a big role in your immune system and overall health. For Ontarians, our air quality can be impacted by a variety of factors, including the materials in our homes and businesses. At Air Treatment ClimateCare, we receive a lot of questions about the impact of air quality from carpet and other flooring materials. Here, … Continue reading How Your Carpet Affects Indoor Air Quality
Every summer your air conditioner works hard to keep your home cool. But how do you know if it is working efficiently and not guzzling too much energy? Here we answer five common questions about HVAC in the summer. 1. Is there a way to improve the efficiency of my HVAC system? Yes, there is: … Continue reading 5 Common Questions About HVAC in the Summer
Even though it’s one of the least exciting components of your HVAC system, your furnace filter is an integral piece of the overall HVAC puzzle. The main purpose of your furnace’s filter is to protect the blower fan from everything that gets pulled in by the return duct. Depending on what’s going on in your household, this may … Continue reading 6 Best Types of Furnace Filters & Which One You Should Use
Whole-home air conditioners have two units. One is inside of the house and it disperses cold air. The other is outside, and it releases the hot air from your home outside. If you need to replace your air conditioner, you might wonder if you can save money by replacing only the inside unit. Here’s what … Continue reading Can You Just Replace the Inside AC Unit? All You Need to Know
Once things start to get a bit chilly outside, you might turn on your furnace to get a bit of boost of heat, especially at night. What happens if it doesn’t turn on? There are many problems that could be preventing your furnace from turning on. Some of them you can troubleshoot yourself, and others … Continue reading Why Won’t My Furnace Turn On?
Do you find yourself waking up to a home that is much colder than it should be? What happened that caused your furnace to shut down at night? Use this troubleshooting guide to fix the problem or discover when it’s time to reach out to the professionals. Check the Thermostat The most common problem with … Continue reading Troubleshoot a Furnace that Shuts Down at Night
Your HVAC system needs maintenance the same way that your car needs an oil change. You, your home, and your equipment will all benefit when you have a professional perform seasonal HVAC maintenance. Not quite sold on having a professional pop in once a year to clean and maintain your furnace, air conditioner, and other … Continue reading Benefits of HVAC Maintenance
We all want to have clean air, both in the environment at large and in our homes. However, few households have all of the tools they need to remove common indoor air pollutants. And, few people realize that they may be bringing pollutants into their home with furniture and other common household goods. Here’s what … Continue reading What are the Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants? And How to Remove Them
Dry, uncomfortable skin may leave your wondering: can you add a humidifier to an existing furnace, or is it too late? Yes, you can add a humidifier to your existing furnace. In fact, it is a great idea. They can dramatically change how you feel in your home, especially in the winter. Once you’re convinced that you should … Continue reading Here’s How to Add a Humidifier to Your Existing Furnace
While dust, mold, and allergies might be most associated with spring they plague many homes all year round. Your home may be as stuffy in summer as it is dry in winter. Air quality is a year-round issue, that you can combat all year too. Here are several ways that you can focus on your air quality … Continue reading Year-Round Air Quality
