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How Your HRV/ERV Can Be Your Secret Weapon Against Spring Allergies

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 21-04-2025

As trees bud and flowers bloom, allergy sufferers brace for impact. But did you know your home’s ventilation system, specifically an HRV or ERV, can do more than just manage energy loss? In fact, it can actively help reduce allergy symptoms indoors. Here’s how! Filtered Fresh Air In, Pollens Out HRVs and ERVs continuously […]

7 Sneaky Things Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 03-06-2024

Think your home is full of fresh, clean air? Think again. Hidden culprits are lurking in unexpected places and might be silently compromising your indoor air quality. Here are seven sneaky things affecting your indoor air quality that you might not know about. 1. Candles and Scented Products While candles and air fresheners make your […]

Seasonal Indoor Air Quality Concerns and How to Address Them

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 19-04-2024

Weather significantly impacts indoor air quality, influencing everything from the levels of pollutants to our habits around opening windows and using appliances. Each season brings its unique challenges to maintaining clean air inside our homes. Here are some expert tips on how to manage these seasonal air quality concerns effectively. Spring: The Season of Allergens […]

Understanding Air Quality: A Comprehensive Guide

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 27-02-2024

Did you know that the air you’re surrounded by can be just as key a contributor to your wellness as things like diet and exercise? Air quality significantly impacts our health, environment, and quality of life. Understanding its facets is crucial for taking steps towards healthier living spaces and communities. This post answers the most […]

8 Ways Your Humidifier Makes Living in Canada Easier

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 27-02-2023

Winter air is so, so dry, and a whole house humidifier is the best way to keep that dryness from ruining your winter cheer. Balanced humidity is more important than many homeowners know. It’s not just a comfort thing. It’s a quality-of-life thing. Don’t believe us? Read on. Here are 8 ways a humidifier makes winter […]

What is Radon Gas and How Does it Impact Our Health?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 01-12-2022

You might think you’re doing all the right things for your lung health—avoiding smoking, exercising regularly, and breathing in plenty of fresh air. But did you know there are invisible gases in your home capable of more damage than car pollution? Inhaling radon, a naturally occurring gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer […]

What Do I Do When My CO Alarm Goes Off?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 03-11-2022

Like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms monitor the air in your home and sound an alarm to warn you when something is wrong. A house fire and CO exposure are two different situations requiring different actions. If your smoke alarm sounds, you would quickly be able to judge the level of danger because you […]

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: 6 Ways to Breathe Better Air inside

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 21-10-2022

You know smog and air pollution damage your lungs. But did you know air pollution doesn’t just occur outside? Most homeowners think the indoor air quality is automatically better than the air outside. We hate to say it, but it’s not! In fact, according to the EPA, your indoor air could have as many as […]

5 Ways to Improve Ventilation in Your Kitchen

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 29-09-2022

A batch of cookies fresh out of the oven; a pot of warm, hearty soup on the stove—the kitchen is often a source of delicious scents that whet our appetites. However, sometimes we cook something smelly like fish, or the aromas of what was once a fresh and tasty meal linger longer than we want […]

What Does the MERV Rating Measure?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 23-05-2022

Did you know air filters have an efficiency rating too? Thats what the MERV rating is for. Below, we dive into this measurement and what it means for your home. Your Furnace Filter and the MERV Rating Proper air filtration is essential for breathing cleaner indoor air. Mechanical filters are the most common types of […]

How Your HRV/ERV Can Be Your Secret Weapon Against Spring Allergies

7 Sneaky Things Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality

Seasonal Indoor Air Quality Concerns and How to Address Them

Understanding Air Quality: A Comprehensive Guide

8 Ways Your Humidifier Makes Living in Canada Easier

What is Radon Gas and How Does it Impact Our Health?

What Do I Do When My CO Alarm Goes Off?

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: 6 Ways to Breathe Better Air inside

5 Ways to Improve Ventilation in Your Kitchen

What Does the MERV Rating Measure?

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