by bestkeptsecret | Nov 8, 2022 | FAQs, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation
When you take a quick glance at an air handler, you may think it’s a furnace due to its very close resemblance, but an air handler actually acts like the “lungs” of your home or business. An air handler’s main function is to circulate the air in your home...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation
At one time, it was possible to achieve natural ventilation in our homes by simply opening a window. However, with growing concerns about rising energy costs, we have been busy making homes “tighter” from an efficiency standpoint. Armed with weather stripping and...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Humidity, Indoor Air Quality
With central heating, people are confined indoors with unnaturally dry air for many months each year. Humidifiers help to keep comfortable levels of moisture in the air, which is essential for your respiratory health. Whole-house humidifiers work like old-fashioned...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Humidity, Indoor Air Quality
Depending on the model you choose and the size of your home, a humidifier uses from 1.5 to 12 gallons per day when the furnace is operating. This minimal amount of water is enough to raise the humidity to your desired level, but not enough for you to notice a...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Humidity, Indoor Air Quality
Installing a humidifier is simple if you are replacing your furnace. But you can also have a humidifier fitted to your current system with minimal labour since it’s designed for installation in your ductwork. It is also vital to maintain your humidifier to avoid...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Carbon Monoxide, FAQs, Indoor Air Quality
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas, often referred to as ‘the silent killer’ because you can’t see, touch, or smell it. This odourless gas is produced as a byproduct of combustion when common fuel-burning appliances and equipment that use natural gas, oil,...
