Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are a wide ranging class of chemical compounds that under many normal household conditions become present in the air we breathe indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are emitted as gases...
Continue ReadingMany of our readers may already know that of the types of central humidifiers available for installation on forced air (ie. furnace) heating systems, steam-powered units are the most effective at achieving and maintaining desired indoor humidity levels, far...
Continue ReadingIn homes heated by a forced air furnace, installing a central humidifier can help improve your overall indoor air quality, reducing itchy nose, eyes, throat, and dry skin conditions that are common in the Denver-Boulder area during the winter....
Continue ReadingIf your home is heated by a central forced air furnace, it’s important to understand MERV ratings and how they measure the efficiency of your furnace’s air filter. Understanding how your furnace filter’s MERV rating relates to the performance...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve needed to purchase a variety of products for your home at any point in the past decade or two, you’ve likely come across the ENERGY STAR label. From computer monitors to washing machines and lots of things...
Continue ReadingIf your home is heated by a gas- or propane-fired boiler, this addition to our series of blogs focused on homes heated by hot water will focus on what’s probably the most recognizable component of these kinds of central...
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