100 years ago, people slept under piles of homemade quilts in heavy pajamas during the winter months and sweltered during the summer months. Homes these days maintain a more or less stable environment year-round thanks to the HVAC system. But everything, even...
Flexible ductwork has been around since the 1970s but right out of the gate it raised an important question: can such a thing be effectively cleaned? Given that a typical flexible duct has hundreds of accordion-style ribs that provide it flexibility, but also provide countless places for airborne...
The anticipated useful lifespan of most domestic HVAC equipment depends on several factors, including domestic furnaces. Some of these factors, such as how often you pay for a professional furnace cleaning service, are certainly under your control, while others, such as local weather conditions, a...
When the HVAC system goes on the fritz during the summer, it's not good, but you can always whip out a fan or two to compensate until the repairman arrives and sets things right. That's not so easy to do during the dead of winter.
Not everyone happens to have portable heaters lying around - and...
Your air ducts are the lungs of your home and keeping them clean keeps you and your family healthier and your HVAC equipment working optimally.