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Do Ceiling Fans Help Cool a Room? 4 Best Ways to Use It with an Air Conditioner

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 18-04-2022

Come the summer season many homeowners alternate between fans and AC, but do fans cool the air? They do and they don’t. How does a ceiling fan cool a room? Fans cool you in two ways: Convection – Convection transfers warm air near our skin away from us making us feel cooler. Wind Chill Effect […]

How Do You Know Your Humidifier is Working?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 02-02-2022

Humidifiers come in many different models, including furnace-mounted systems. It can be hard to tell if your humidifier is working as unlike the furnace which produces noticeable heat, the humidifier adds moisture to the air which is hard to detect. If you have a furnace-mounted humidifier but feel the air in your home is still […]

Carbon Monoxide Awareness: All You Need to Know to Stay Safe

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 01-12-2021

Anything that burns a gas, including your furnace, creates small amounts of carbon monoxide. Furnaces are designed to remove this gas with their exhaust system. However, if there is some kind of problem with the furnace it might leak carbon monoxide, which then may harm you and your family. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly. […]

Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which is More Efficient?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 11-08-2021

If you’re considering adding either a heat pump or a high-efficiency gas furnace, one important consideration is which will be more efficient in your circumstances. The more efficient your heating appliance is, the less it will cost to run, and the lower its impact on the environment. We’ll explain heat pump vs gas furnace efficiency […]

5 Ways to Improve Air Flow in Your House

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 26-05-2021

Improve air flow house-wide for a less stuffy residence. You can feel when the air is stagnant in your home, and you may notice that your home is extra dusty, too. Don’t let poor air circulation keep you feeling poorly. Curious about how you can make a difference today? Let’s take a closer look at […]

How to Use Your Ductless Heat Pump as a Dehumidifier

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 07-05-2021

Dehumidifiers help you maintain the ideal humidity level in your home. They are an important element of home comfort and they also help reduce the risk of mould and mildew growth that can lead to that musty smell. They work by extracting water from the air, so are ideal in households where the air tends […]

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 02-11-2020

Is it really worth the investment in a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as opposed to HEPA-like or other types of air purifiers? In order to assess if HEPA filters are really worth it for you, you need to know what a HEPA filter can remove from your home’s air. There’s a big difference […]

Protect Your HVAC By Removing Construction Dust in Your Furnace and Air Conditioner

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 02-10-2019

Do you need to clean your home air ducts after a home renovation? It’s one of the most important questions that we’re asked. Some people think covering the vents is good enough, or that a little dust will eventually clear itself out of the HVAC system. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Even when you cover the vents in your home and take […]

Do You Know What Radon Is?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 13-11-2018

According to Statistics Canada: 55% of all Canadian households have heard of radon. Approximately 3% of Ontario homes have radon levels above the safety threshold of 200 Bq/m3. 6% of households with radon awareness had radon testing within the last 10 years. Almost 50% of a person’s lifetime exposure to radiation comes from radon. Since […]

5 Plants to Clean the Air Inside Your Home

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 01-03-2018

The indoor air quality of your home is constantly impacted by things like: Painting or renovation projects Seasonal changes Dirty air conditioner and furnace filters Pollutants All of which can: Make your skin itch Trigger allergies Be a pain to get rid of One way to help keep the air in your Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo or […]

Do Ceiling Fans Help Cool a Room? 4 Best Ways to Use It with an Air Conditioner

How Do You Know Your Humidifier is Working?

Carbon Monoxide Awareness: All You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which is More Efficient?

5 Ways to Improve Air Flow in Your House

How to Use Your Ductless Heat Pump as a Dehumidifier

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

Protect Your HVAC By Removing Construction Dust in Your Furnace and Air Conditioner

Do You Know What Radon Is?

5 Plants to Clean the Air Inside Your Home

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