As businesses start to reopen and employees return to work, one issue has emerged in facilities that were closed for months: Stagnant water in the plumbing system. When water sits unmoved for weeks or months at a time, two factors…
A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases examined how an air conditioning system in a Wuhan restaurant contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in a public space. An asymptomatic diner was sitting relatively close to the air conditioning…
Did you know the typical household spends over $2,000 annually on energy bills? Just as appliances and window designs have become more energy efficient, HVAC systems have followed suit to help homeowners save. In recent years, several changes have been…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re experiencing a toilet paper shortage. In response, some consumers are turning to alternative sources. Yet, paper towels, wipes, newspaper and even toilet paper itself can lead to a clogged septic system. In general, not all…
When spring arrives, roughly 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies. Pollen and other particles result in sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion while outside but these contaminants may also follow you inside, where HVAC systems can exacerbate their effects. Heating and…
It’s a common myth that plumbing systems experience fewer issues when winter turns to spring. Although burst pipes are less likely, the possibility does not go away completely. Spring brings about clogs and flooding issues that have been lying dormant…
When it’s hot and humid, you turn on the A/C in your home. In most cases, doing so dries out the air and reduces the temperature yet sometimes, you don’t notice a change. If the air remains stuffy and warm,…
We’ve all done this before: You cook food on the stovetop with oil or butter. Most of it is used, but a small amount of residue is left in the pan. Thinking nothing of it, you wash the dishes and…
A common occurrence in winter, pipes in your home could get clogged, freeze and burst open. Although slow, undetectable leaks are a possibility, burst pipes frequently result in gallons of water suddenly flooding into your home. From here, the water…
Your HVAC system acts as a channel for air to flow through to various rooms in your home. When allergens find their way into the vents, the heating and cooling system spreads them throughout the home. As a result, you…
