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November 21, 2014

I'm Installing a New Furnace...Should I Schedule an Air Duct Cleaning?

Most homeowners replace their furnaces every 10 to 15 years; and in a lot of cases, that's how long it's been since they ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

November 17, 2014

Identify Mold and Mildew in Your Home

Identify Mold and Mildew in Your Home Two ingredients are needed for mold or mildew to grow. These include oxygen and moisture. With these two ...

Mold

November 13, 2014

Dryer Vent Sock Monster

Cleaning Your Dryer Vent and Taming the Sock-Eating Monster If you've ever been a victim of the sock-eating monster (also known as your dryer), you know the frustration of washing, drying, pairing, and folding the laundry only to find that you - invariably - have one single, extra sock whose perfect ...

Air

November 7, 2014

Vapor Steam Cleaning and Mold Allergy Relief

Are you seeing an increase in the number of cycles it takes to dry your clothes? Are your clothes or dryer hot to the touch? Do your clothes smell musty or feel damp after a complete cycle? If you answered yes to any question it is likely you need a ...

Air

November 5, 2014

Where is my Furnace? How to Locate your Central Heating

Where is my furnace in my home? How to locate your furnaceWhere is my Furnace? Typically, your furnace is centrally located in the home. You can usually find it in an area such as a utility closet (by a cold air return), a garage, an attic, basement, or crawlspace. Air ...

Tips

October 10, 2014

How to Clean Your Dryer Vent: The Right Way

Are you seeing an increase in the number of cycles it takes to dry your clothes? Are your clothes or dryer hot to the touch? Do your clothes smell musty or feel damp after a complete cycle? If you answered yes to any question it is likely you need a ...

Air

July 11, 2014

Hospital Duct Cleaning Costs

Hospital duct cleaning costs and justifying the ROI can be a complex task for a healthcare engineer. Hospitals are always juggling the competing priorities of which maintenance, renovation, or expansion options are the right moves to make. Unfortunately, cleaning the air ducts of a hospital's HVAC system can be ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

June 4, 2014

How your dryer vent works

The clothes get tumbled in hot air, and the wet air is vented outside. The lint trap does most of the work by catching all the fibers (and pet hair) that come off your clothes, but the material that gets past the lint trap lands in the dryer vent. Even ...

Air

May 23, 2014

Plants to improve indoor air quality

Protecting your home and business's indoor air quality is very important. Many sources of common indoor air pollutants are well-known: Second-hand smoke, carbon monoxide, and radon are the biggest causes for concern. There are also lesser known sources of common indoor air pollutants. You can add some potted plants ...

Air

May 16, 2014

HVAC Cleaning in Hospitals

The differences between HVAC system cleaning procedures in hospitals vs. other facilities are due to several factors. Most importantly, guidelines to prevent health risks associated with critical care environments should primarily target occupant health and safety. HVAC Cleaning in Hospitals: Occupant safety Accidental exposure to environmental/airborne pathogens can result ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

May 12, 2014

Landscape designs that prevent flood damage

Inadequate yard drainage can lead to flooding and ultimately ruin property and landscaping. Landscape drainage solutions can be incorporated in two ways: Surface water drainage, below ground drainage, or both. Redirected downspouts and other structural fixes are effective, but erosion is still possible when gutters are not capable of handling ...

Flood

January 15, 2014

How does a plumbing system work?

Understand Construction Basics Plumbing systems used to be made of cast-iron drains with brass supply pipes. Today, construction materials such as copper, PVC, and cross-linked polyethylene (or PEX) are combined to make up modern plumbing systems. So how does a plumbing system work? Plumbing Materials The type of construction material ...

Tips

January 8, 2014

Crawlspace Moisture Problems

Did You Know? The 5 most common problems in a home with a crawlspace (mold, pests, cold floors, buckling floors, and wood rot) are all caused by abnormal moisture levels. It used to be assumed that simply installing a few more crawlspace vents to bring in outdoor air fixed moisture ...

Home

December 17, 2013

DIY or Hire a Pro: What to Consider

"There's this innate American sense that we should fix things up ourselves," says Gregg Hicks, director of business development for ReliableRemodeler.com. "Some things are just not as easy as you might think," he says. Simply removing a wall to add extra bathroom space could entail working on your ...

Home

October 17, 2013

Prevent Mold Growth Behind Wallpaper

A lot of home designing trends have talked about wallpaper's come-back; and it's not just for walls! There are a lot of chic design schemes that allow you to create a great focal point or add a textured look to spaces other than walls in your home. The ...

Mold

October 17, 2013

Tips to Prevent Bathroom Mold

Bathroom mold is one of the most common problems in any house. The problem occurs primarily because mold loves damp, dark, isolated spaces. The dampest, most isolated room in your house is likely the bathroom. To rid this nuisance, first figure out what is causing moisture/humidity to become trapped ...

Mold

October 15, 2013

Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants

The 3 Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants May Surprise You... Did you know? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air can be two-to five-times more polluted than the air outdoors. Protecting your home's indoor air quality is very important. Many sources of common indoor air pollutants are well-known ...

Air

September 15, 2013

PTAC Unit Cleaning = an investment that adds to your bottom line

PTAC Cleaning: The Problem PTAC units provide a cost effective way to condition or heat air in a building. By installing PTAC units, building owners avoid spending money upfitting an extensive central HVAC system and spending money on complex maintenance and repair issues. They are also a more reliable form ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

August 21, 2013

Mold Growth in Winter?

The climate and activity changes during colder months can actually increase the likelihood for mold growth in winter. Our indoor and outdoor environments can create conditions that foster increased spore activity. What Can Contribute to Mold Growth in Winter? We tend to close up our homes once it starts getting ...

Seasonal

July 31, 2013

The Cost of Mold Removal

There are several factors that affect the costs associated with removing mold. The truth is that there is not an average price per square foot. Homeowners should beware if they do consult a mold removal company who boasts an average cost per square foot. The Factors Associated with The Cost ...

Mold