Why Some Rooms Are Always Cold: Ductwork in Older Houses
If one room has never been comfortable, the equipment is probably not the problem. What goes wrong in older duct systems and what is worth fixing.
Chris Wheeler ·
Indoor Air Quality
Humidity, filtration, and ventilation. Comfort problems that are not really temperature problems.
Dry Winter Air: Why It Happens and What Actually Fixes It
Static shocks, cracked woodwork, and dry sinuses every January. Where the moisture goes and why a bigger humidifier is not always the answer.
Chris Wheeler ·
Why Your Mini Split Smells Musty When It Turns On
That damp gym-bag smell has one common cause and one uncommon one. Neither of them is fixed by an air freshener.
Derek Mills ·
Why Your House Feels Clammy Even With the AC Running
Seventy two degrees and still sticky usually means a humidity problem, not a cooling problem. Often the air conditioner is the cause.
Chris Wheeler ·
How Often Should You Really Change Your Furnace Filter?
The number on the box assumes a house that does not exist. What actually determines your interval, and why a thicker filter is not always better.
Derek Mills ·