Category Archives: Air Filters

Air Purifiers Enhance Indoor Air And Provide Ideal Conditions

By Bill Logan | Published: November 10, 2011

Fall is in the air. Before we know it, we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors once the Vancouver winter is in full swing. If you’re concerned about the

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You Probably Know That You Should Change Your HVAC Filters Regularly, But Do You Know Why You Should?

By Bill Logan | Published: October 6, 2011

How often should you change your air filter on your air conditioning system? First, let’s consider why it needs to be changed. Changing your air filter will not only assist

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Ten Ways To Boost The Quality Of Your Indoor Air

By Bill Logan | Published: September 20, 2011

Did you know that the air indoors is typically more polluted than the air outdoors? Unfortunately, there are over 1,000 toxins and allergens in the average home. It’s important to take steps to

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Five Ways To Optimize Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

By Bill Logan | Published: September 15, 2011

Keeping your house comfortable is important, but it can also be very expensive. Up to 56 percent of the energy used in the average home goes towards heating and cooling,

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Nineteen Ways To Button Up Your Home For Cooler Weather

By Bill Logan | Published: August 23, 2011

When the Vancouver winter hits, it is always best to be prepared.

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Autumn Isn’t That Far Off — Schedule Your Service Check

By Bill Logan | Published: August 16, 2011

Keeping heating and cooling equipment in good condition goes a long way toward maintaining you and your family’s comfort. It also keeps utility bills in check. With the fall season

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When One Room’s Too Warm, And Another Room’s Too Cool, A Zoning System Makes Everything Just Right

By Bill Logan | Published: August 9, 2011

If you spend most of the day in your home office and most evenings in the den, you will want to keep these areas at comfortable temperatures while you’re using

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Choosing A MERV Filter: What Do All Those Numbers Mean, Anyway?

By Bill Logan | Published: August 2, 2011

We have previously talked about the indoor air quality problems in many Vancouver Island homes. Most of the potentially dangerous particle pollutants, such as allergens and germs, can be cleaned

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When it Comes to Indoor-Air Quality, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

By Bill Logan | Published: July 12, 2011

Indoor air pollution is always undesirable and sometimes harmful. In fact, pollutants in your home are on the list of the top five environmental health risks. Ventilating your home by

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Maintenance Tips To Keep Your A/C Humming From Now Until Fall

By Bill Logan | Published: July 7, 2011

Your air conditioner is one of the most important factors in keeping your house comfortable.  It is doubly important now in the warmest months of the year on Vancouver Island. 

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