As spring transitions to summer, so does the temperature and humidity. The air becomes warmer, sticky and humid. While this is normally not a problem outdoors, humid air can be a problem indoors.
In this article, we discuss the ideal indoor humidity for summer, how it can affect your health and home, and how to bring excessive humidity down to safe levels.
On March 23, 2023, the Department of Energy finalized new energy efficiency standards for window air conditioners. The updated CEER rating aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and lower consumer utility bills by pushing for more efficient window ACs.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new CEER standards for 2023.
Ductless mini splits provide many benefits over other air conditioning systems. For one, they are easier and cheaper to install than traditional HVAC systems. This is especially true for multiple rooms that require heating or cooling. Secondly, they are much more efficient than other air conditioners.
In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about mini splits, and provide our recommendations of the best mini splits for each category.
Hot water heaters are a godsend in winter and cold weather. When it breaks down, it can affect the whole household, especially for gas hot water heaters connected to storage tanks.
In this guide, we go over the common problems you may encounter with your gas hot water heater. We also discuss fixes for troubleshooting gas hot water heater issues.
Generators provide backup power in case of power outages. They are especially useful in areas that are prone to blackouts, or during adverse weather or seasonal conditions where power loss becomes likely.
However, like all home appliances portable generators need proper maintenance and use. An improperly used generator can cause more than an inconvenience: statistics show that portable generators kill up to 70 people in the US each year, and injure thousands.
In this guide, we discuss how to properly care for your generator to ensure it works safely and correctly when you need it to.