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Allergy-Proof Your Home With Expert Advice For Spring Allergy Season
by Greg Leisgang on May 7, 2012
After a chilly, gray winter, most Ohians look forward to spring. But if you're an allergy sufferer, you may have a certain ambivalence about the change in seasons. Although you welcome the sunshine and warmth, you may dread the allergy triggers.… read more »
Carbon-Monoxide Detectors Are Critical For Protection: Know How To Choose The Right Device
by Greg Leisgang on March 30, 2012
Carbon-monoxide detectors play an important role in keeping your family safe. Several household items such as appliances, vehicles and fireplaces naturally give off this invisible and odorless gas. When carbon monoxide (CO) reaches dangerous levels, it will cause various health problems and even death.… read more »
A Whole-House Humidifier Ideal For Improving Dry Winter Conditions
by Greg Leisgang on March 12, 2012
It can stop you in your tracks like few things can: The zap of an electric shock as you reach for a doorknob or your favorite metal object, the remote control. Once your hair literally stops standing on end, consider the jolt as a sign to consider installing a whole-house humidifier.… read more »
Ignoring An Air Filter Is More Of A Gamble Than You'd Think -- 1 Simple Tip To Protect Yourself
by Greg Leisgang on March 5, 2012
Ignoring an air filter does nothing to benefit you, except that it saves you from buying a replacement filter. To prevent gambling with the life of your furnace and the quality of your air, simply check the filter once a month and change it when it starts to show signs that it's full. And never let the filter go longer than 3 months without being changed.… read more »
How To Get Rid Of Dust Problems In 5 Easy Steps
by Greg Leisgang on February 29, 2012
It's a familiar refrain among homeowners everywhere: "But I just dusted that the other day!" So, what's the best way to get rid of dust problems?… read more »
Indoor Air Quality: Are These 5 Common Contributors Impacting Yours--Negatively?
by Greg Leisgang on February 22, 2012
Did you know that air pollution can come from other sources besides dust? While dust and other particles are one of the largest sources of pollution in the home, they are not the only source. Many pollutants in the home may be unknown to you. Chemicals, gasses, and other factors in your home can also pollute your air, making it unsafe to breathe. It is especially important to watch indoor air quality in the winter when your home is closed to outside air.… read more »
Heat Recovery Ventilators Send Fresh Air Into Your Home
by Greg Leisgang on January 25, 2012
Heat recovery ventilators provide an energy-efficient method of removing stale, polluted air from inside your home and replacing it with fresh air from the outdoors. To understand what makes these units more efficient than traditional ventilation systems, you first need to know a little more about how they work.… read more »
Whole-House Humidifier Benefits Reach Far Beyond Portable Unit Capabilities
by Greg Leisgang on January 23, 2012
One of the simplest ways to increase your indoor comfort this winter in Ohio while lowering your heating bill is to add a whole-house humidifier to your home. If you've used portable humidifiers in the past and were frustrated with how much work they require to fill and clean them, consider adding a central humidifier to your home's forced-air heating equipment. These units connect to your furnace and send measured amounts of water vapor throughout your home.… read more »
Consider Indoor Air Quality Contributions From An Attached Garage
by Greg Leisgang on January 19, 2012
If your home has an attached garage, you could be unknowingly reducing your home's indoor air quality just by parking your car inside of it. And while an attached garage is a major convenience, using it to store vehicles or chemicals could be harmful to your health. Items that you store in a garage that degrade interior air quality include garden chemicals, insecticides, swimming pool chemicals, any kind of fuel-burning equipment and paints or finishes, as these products emit gases that inhibit long-term health.… read more »
Choose UV Lights For Optimal Health During Cold And Flu Season
by Greg Leisgang on January 11, 2012
Winter is here, when the spread of germs between people cooped up indoors leads to flu outbreaks and makes the common cold entirely too common. Prevention is the best medicine, and one of the more effective ways to prevent winter illnesses is to invest in UV lights for your HVAC system.… read more »
Set Your Whole-House Humidification System For Significant Energy Savings During Cooler Weather
by Greg Leisgang on November 29, 2011
Winters in the Greater West Chester area can be long and dry. And running a heater can lower the humidity level beyond human comfort. A whole-house humidification system can combat the adverse effects of dry air in your home.… read more »
Most Homeowners Already Know That Changing Air Filters Regularly Is Important, But Do You Know Why You Should Do It?
by Greg Leisgang on November 15, 2011
Keeping your filters clean is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your HVAC system. Manufacturers generally recommend that air filters be changed every thirty days, especially when the system is used consistently, but many homeowners do not know why it is critical. Neglecting this simple piece of equipment could raise your utility bills and result in having to replace the whole HVAC much sooner than expected. Ignoring it could also put the health of your family at risk.… read more »
Furnace Filters And Efficiency: Investigate Factors That Influence Savings
by Greg Leisgang on October 21, 2011
Furnace filters are designed to prevent dust and other debris from building up in your furnace. The most basic filters are designed only to protect your equipment, but you can get higher-efficiency filters if you want to improve indoor air quality as well.… read more »
Using These Three Tips, You Can Impact Indoor Air Quality
by Greg Leisgang on October 10, 2011
The three most important factors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that will improve your indoor air quality are controlling the source, ventilation and cleaning the air.… read more »
Follow These Tips, And Avoid Bothersome Fall Allergies
by Greg Leisgang on September 5, 2011
Fall allergies caused by pollen found in the West Chester area can cause people to experience symptoms that can leave them with no other choice but to stay indoors. Removing yourself from the outdoors where pollen counts are at their highest is a good choice, but indoor air quality can sometimes be worse the air quality outdoors.… read more »
Summer Allergy Season Is Here: How To Further Your Indoor Air Quality
by Greg Leisgang on August 9, 2011
Summer allergies in our area can keep many homeowners inside. However, sometimes our indoor air quality is so poor that we may not find much relief. According to research done by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, outdoor air is often 10 times cleaner than indoor air! Allergens make up a big portion of indoor contaminants, including dust, pollen, mold and pet dander.… read more »
