Being exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) in your home, even for just a short amount of time, can be very hazardous to you and your family, even potentially lethal. It’s important to take precautions against CO buildup, and know what to do in case this happens in your Fresno area home.
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You Could Be Vulnerable to Carbon Monoxide in Your Home
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014Wondering How Your HVAC System Works? Let Us Tell You Now
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
Have you ever wondered how your HVAC system works? First of all, it’s important to realize that HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, features that every Fresno home requires for year-round comfort and health. If you want to be able to troubleshoot these essential home systems, it’s important to know how they work. First, we’ll start with air conditioning.
Ventilation Fans: A Low-Cost Cooling Solution
Thursday, July 24th, 2014
With the San Joaquin Valley summer blazing away outside, you probably spend ample time considering ways to stay cool in your home. To many people, that means cranking up the air conditioning. Modern air conditioning provides efficient cooling, but often comes with a high energy price tag. Don’t forget the power and economy of a few good ventilation fans while you’re looking to stretch those cooling dollars. Adding ventilation fans to the mix creates a more efficient, money-saving, whole-house solution.
What’s Fenestration? Why Windows, Doors and Skylights Are Key to Energy Savings
Thursday, February 6th, 2014
Fenestration, a collective term for the doors, windows and skylights that penetrate a building’s exterior, is a key element of your home’s design, providing attractive natural lighting, ventilation and access. With proper design and maintenance, fenestration can enhance your home’s energy efficiency. However, even in our mild climate here in the San Joaquin Valley, bad design, improper installation and neglected maintenance can lead to unnecessary energy losses.
Getting the Unhealthy Volatile Organic Compounds Out of Your Indoor Air
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
Volatile organic compounds (VOC)s are among the most common indoor air pollutants in our homes. They are present in everything from paint to furniture fabric treatments and easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. This is a process called off-gasing.
Does Your Home Need Ventilation? You’ve Got 4 Options
Thursday, May 16th, 2013Your home’s ventilation can make a big difference in the air quality indoors, as well as health issues affected by air quality. According to the federal EPA, indoor air can be much more polluted than outside air, and considering how much time we spend at home, it’s no wonder that improving indoor air quality can help with asthma, allergies and overall health.
Ventilating Your Attic — Five Reasons You Should
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Attic insulation is important, but so is proper attic ventilation. Combined with a good air-sealing strategy, the right kind of ventilation in your attic can prevent moisture from building up and causing trouble. Here are five reasons for ventilating your attic that you shouldn’t ignore: Purchasing HVAC Online — Three Reasons You Shouldn’t
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is a costly investment that some homeowners want a way around. One way they hope to cut costs is buying HVAC appliances and components online. However, is this really a solution that pays off in the end? Here are three reasons to reconsider your decision to purchase HVAC equipment online:
Choosing an Electronic Air Cleaner
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011The EPA believes that indoor air quality ranks as one of the top five environmental health risks because of the countless particles that can get trapped inside of a house. These particles then float around, just waiting to cause health problems like headaches, sore throats and asthma.