Selecting the right air filter for your HVAC system might seem like a small task, but it’s essential for a healthy home and energy efficiency. The right filter not only enhances the air you breathe but also helps your system run smoothly and saves you money in the long run. With a range of brands […]
With temperatures on the rise throughout Pennsylvania, we get asked all the time about ways to make air conditioners work better. Whether it’s through improved output or increased efficiency, making your home or commercial AC unit work better will ensure that you, your family, or your employees feel more comfortable when summer reaches its peak. […]
A furnace filter is an essential feature of a safe, modern home. It is the barrier between your furnace burner and the dusty particles of its surroundings, and it keeps family, friends, and pets safe by filtering contaminated air. Choosing the correct furnace filter is an important decision that can impact both the efficiency of […]
When we think of poor air quality, we often think about outdoor pollution such as lines of traffic on the highway and billowing smokestacks downtown. The average American spends 87% of their life indoors so while we may not consider it an issue, the quality of the air inside our homes and businesses should be […]
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a measure of the quality of air inside and around structures and buildings, specifically relating to the health and comfort of the people within the building itself. All of us face the risk of indoor air pollutants that can negatively impact our health, but there is a lot that can […]
If you’re shopping around for a new HVAC air filter, you might notice something called a MERV rating listed on the packaging. MERV stands for minimum efficiency reporting value. Although many consumers aren’t aware of what this rating is, it’s actually a vital figure to take into account so you can assure your HVAC system […]
Those in humid regions such as Pennsylvania are no strangers to the sticky, wet presence of humidity. It can even permeate the air in our homes. The humidity levels inside can be made worse by condensation created from cooking or doing laundry too. This can lead to discomfort, reduced air quality, and a higher risk […]
As a homeowner in the Pennsylvania area, you may be experiencing some of the downsides of the humid continental climate throughout the year, like allergies, mold, and unwanted odors. In order to make your home a more comfortable environment for you and your family, a whole-house dehumidifier may be exactly what you’re missing. There are […]
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ventilation is the “exchange of indoor and outdoor air.” Homeowners should be greatly concerned about the efficiency of this exchange in their homes. Improper ventilation can lead to a myriad of health problems and other issues, as it has the potential to smother residents with harmful pollutants such […]
