You should never take picking a furnace for your home lightly. Once you have made a decision, you are stuck with it for at least 15 years. It is essential that you examine all options before making your final choice. While oil and gas furnaces both have their pros and cons, there are a few [...]
Commercial or residential duct work cleaning for HVAC units is a good way to prevent future issues with allergens, mold and excess moisture. This simple line of defense is also inexpensive for property owners seeking indoor air quality services. For example, some types of duct work are attached to floor vents, and this style of HVAC [...]
Here in the Northeast, we have to take all decisions related to heating our homes in winter very seriously. One of those decisions has to do with fuel; in particular, which of the two main options to choose-are you going to heat with oil or with gas? The oil vs. gas debate is an old [...]
With the blustery winds of winter getting ready to nip at the back door, it is time to be sure your furnace is in top operating condition. There’s nothing worse than coming home after a long day at the office and be greeted by a chilly uninviting house. Not only is it uncomfortable but it [...]
As the weather begins to chill, we find ourselves thinking about winter. Now is the time to have your furnace cleaned and serviced and to address any heating problems that began to appear last winter. While an air conditioning failure is uncomfortable in Rhode Island, a heating failure is critical. We must have heat to [...]
Many people mistakenly believe that gas heat is better than oil heat. They think it's cheaper and more reliable. Chances are; this common misperception simply came from the fact that many people grew up in homes heated by gas. However, oil heat offers the same benefits as gas heat when it comes to affordability and [...]
The fact is, as things get older they start to have problems. Therefore, even the most well-maintained heating system will need repairs. Any time you believe there is a problem with your heating, it is time to call a professional for an evaluation. Even though it is still warm out, cooler weather is just around the corner. [...]
Mold is the most common type of fungus on earth, so much so that it comprises roughly a quarter of the planet's biomass. Molds reproduce mainly by producing spores but they can also reproduce when mold filaments (called “hyphae”) break off and get transported to a location where there is adequate food and moisture. Mold can have dramatic [...]
Most people decide to stay indoors during a storm or an intense heatwave. However, outdoor weather and extreme temperatures actually impact indoor air quality as well. Here are just a few ways that extreme weather impacts the air quality of a home. How Extreme Weather Affects Air Quality When high temperatures prevail for a prolonged period of time, buildings [...]
One of the top recommendations for improving an air conditioning system's efficiency is air sealing your home. Closing the building envelope means locking heating and cooling energy within the house. This is done by improving insulation, upgrading the windows and doors, and a number of other home improvements designed to keep heating and cooling energy from escaping. [...]