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When air passes through a home, it collects dust, impurities, and pet dander.
It's very important to:
This allows them to run at their maximum capacity and improve the ambient air quality. And, good news, you’ll also spend less time dusting!
When an air conditioner is running, it's normal for condensation to accumulate inside the unit. This water needs to be able to drain freely.
Check the ventilation in the attic. Good ventilation improves the efficiency of the insulation, which in turn reduces heating bills and will ultimately prolong the life of your roof.
In most new homes, the attic is ventilated by air flowing through soffit vents and roof vents.
Check these vents regularly to make sure they are clear of leaves and other debris that can reduce their efficiency.
Install a ceiling fan to keep the air cool and maintain a consistent temperature throughout every season. A ceiling fan consumes very little electricity, even when operating around the clock.
Window fans bring fresh air into the house and blow stale air outside.
In the summer, a venting skylight installed in the topmost ceiling, or in its highest part, lets warm air out and cooler air in.
In the winter, a skylight lets sunlight into your home and helps heat the interior.
A heat recovery ventilator, or HRV, is a central ventilation unit that can stand alone or be connected to a furnace. As well as bringing fresh air into the home, it directs warm, stale air into a device that transfers its heat to the cool incoming air. These systems conserve heat and help you save money on heating.
Moisture levels can be very high in bathrooms and kitchens. An extractor fan with a humidity sensor ensures that the fan runs when it is needed most and shuts off when the moisture level returns to normal. You can also install a humidity-activated fan in the laundry room.
Check out our tips and tricks on Choosing a bathroom fan.
Before the advent of central heating, heat was controlled by containing it in small rooms with the doors kept shut. Small wood-burning stoves or oil heaters only provided heat in the rooms being used such as the parlour, dining room or kitchen.
Today, heating and cooling an older home can be made more efficient by opening up the interior space. Small rooms prevent the circulation of heat and cool air. Opening doors to create more open spaces provides greater comfort and helps reduce energy costs.
