It's cold outside, and it's the same temperature in the house, YIKES! It's far from the norm to feel cold air coming from a furnace, while in Heat mode . When you do, the cause may be a simple fix or an issue that requires a Certified McKee Bros technician. Before you call McKee Bros, [...]
The most effective way to reduce humidity indoors is with a dehumidifier. You may be in the same situation as most and haven't purchased a dehumidifier for one reason or another or the humidity problem is mild, these are a few tips anyone can use to dehumidify a home on the cheap. These methods are [...]
In Rhode Island & South Eastern Massachusetts, the summer season calls for a properly sized Air Conditioning system. We get a kind of heat that demands a powerful cooling system in response, and to keep that system in proper order, you need the support of a dedicated team of HVAC professionals. At McKee Bros Plumbing, [...]
Ideal indoor humidity levels should be between 30% and 50%. Unfortunately, moisture can move in and out of the home without your knowledge or control. Indoor air quality is compromised when humidity levels dip below 30% or rise above 50%. In the winter, the combination of cold, dry air outside and heated air inside can cause de-humidification. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
One of the most common customer questions is, "Will a duct cleaning improve indoor air quality?" In most cases, the simplest and most straightforward answer is no. Despite maybe having in issue with bacteria, mold, or dust, your duct work is likely not the cause, despite looking dirty, and the cure is installing an indoor air cleaner. It [...]
The quality of the indoor air in a home can have a big effect on the health of those who live within the household. Those with allergies or breathing issues can be even more affected, but even those who don't can suffer if there is a lot of dust, pollen, pet hair or other allergens [...]