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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

How to Ventilate Your Home in the Winter

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 04-11-2021

Ventilating your house in the winter can seem like a fool’s errand. Throwing open a window is just losing your warm air to the wintry outside, right? Keeping a window open will definitely undermine your home’s energy efficiency, but that is far from the only way to ventilate your home. Home ventilation systems can remove […]

Do Ecobee Smart Thermostats Work for Radiant Heat?

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 13-09-2021

Ecobee smart thermostats are a great option to help you save money on home heating. However, when you hear about them, you often hear them used with furnaces in a zone system. Is that all they are capable of or do Ecobee smart thermostats work for radiant heat and other kinds of heating systems? There are a few […]

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 […]

What You Should Know About Year-Round Indoor Air Quality

By Guelph Climate Care | Date: 10-08-2020

Over the course of the year, your indoor air quality can go through some noticeable changes. That’s why people that live in climates with four distinct seasons can’t just have a blanket strategy that works throughout the entire year. It’s necessary to consider the weather patterns and seasonal changes to know what to expect and […]

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

5 Ways to Improve Ventilation in Your Kitchen

How Do You Know Your Humidifier is Working?

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

How to Ventilate Your Home in the Winter

Do Ecobee Smart Thermostats Work for Radiant Heat?

5 Ways to Improve Air Flow in Your House

How to Use Your Ductless Heat Pump as a Dehumidifier

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

What You Should Know About Year-Round Indoor Air Quality

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