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 | 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,...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Carbon Monoxide, FAQs, Indoor Air Quality
Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include: Dull headache Weakness Dizziness Nausea or vomiting Shortness of breath Confusion Blurred vision Loss of consciousness Carbon monoxide poisoning can be dangerous for those who are sleeping or intoxicated....
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Carbon Monoxide, FAQs, Indoor Air Quality
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that can be fatal if inhaled in large amounts. You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide gas, which makes it even more dangerous. Carbon monoxide can infiltrate your home without you ever knowing until symptoms strike. The...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation
It is now possible to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air without compromising the energy efficiency of your home. Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) exchange stale, recirculated indoor air with fresh, filtered outside...
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...
