Can You Wash a HEPA Filter? Benefits and Drawbacks

Can You Wash a HEPA Filter?

HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters trap particles and allergens that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to see or smell such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold spores. They work by forcing the air through a layer of material with an extremely high level of filtration (over 99% efficient). You can wash a HEPA … Read more

Furnace Pressure Switch Stuck Open? Here’s How to Fix

Furnace Pressure Switch Stuck Open?

A faulty pressure switch is a common problem reported with most furnaces. When stuck open, there will be no completion of electric circuit for the furnace to fire up the burner and blower for production and circulation of heat. Let’s look at what causes this and how to troubleshoot and fix a pressure switch that … Read more

Do Air Purifiers Help with Dust?

Do air Purifiers Help with Dust?

Air purifiers are equipped with a blower that sucks mold, smokes and specks of dust from the room, cleans it, and gives off cold and clean air. The device helps clean indoor air of allergens from time to time even after dusting and vacuuming the house, which often leaves these particles stirred up.  What does … Read more

Black Mold in Air Vents: Signs and How to Get Rid of It

Black-Dust-around-air-vents

Black mold is made up of several species of mold, which belong to the fungus family. They appear as dark green, grey, or black mass. They are found almost everywhere in the environment, especially in dumps, humid and dark areas. They cause health problems to people when inhaled or ingested, especially people with allergic reactions.  The mold consumes organic substances and moisture. And it releases spores into … Read more

Air Purifier vs. Ionizer: Differences + How They Work

Air Purifier vs Ionizer

Everybody loves a home/building with clean air circulating all around. There are several ways of getting clean air, and one of them is using tech gadgets like air purifiers and ionizers. For several years now, these two devices have been imperative in ensuring that people get air that is free of contaminants. Air purifiers clean … Read more

Why Mobile Homes Flexible Ducts Are Different?

Why Mobile Homes Flexible Ducts Are Different?

You might be aware of it or not, but you can’t just get the ‘mobile home’ version of any duct pipe in the market.  Because mobile home ducts come up with way more restrictions and regulatory limitations when manufactured. They’re different in R-ratings, thickness(dia), insulation, and of course, cost. Unless you have a 100% idea … Read more

Single Stage vs Two Stage Furnace – Differences + How they Work

You need a furnace to create a comfortable indoor climate during winter or cold days. However, the level of comfort you get will depend on the heating technology of your unit. Between a single stage and two stage furnace, let’s find out which one is a perfect fit for your home’s heating, ventilation and air … Read more

Ultrasonic vs Evaporative Humidifier: Which is Better?

Ultrasonic and evaporative humidifiers are two of the most popular cool mist humidifiers (no heating element used in generating moisture). They both add humidity to the house although their working mechanisms, noise levels, sizes and maintenance routines differ.  The main differences between ultrasonic and evaporative humidifiers are in the way they generate steam, their appearances, … Read more