Is your outdoor central air conditioner or heat pump level?
It’s important that your outdoor AC condenser unit is level.
Whether incorporated during the initial construction or added later by a local HVAC contractor, the outdoor AC condenser of your home should have been carefully leveled by the installer.…
Dryer Exhaust Ducts
What should you consider when selecting a dryer exhaust duct?
When selecting a dryer exhaust vent duct, several factors must be considered to ensure safety, efficiency, and proper function. Here are some important considerations…
Cleaning Your Air Exchanger
Air exchangers can help improve your indoor air quality. They remove stale and polluted indoor air and replace it with fresh outdoor air. This is critical in newer, tightly-built homes that do not have natural leakage of air through the building…
Gas Appliance Back-Drafting
If a home has a gas-fired water heater or furnace, one of the things I look for during the home inspection is signs of "back-drafting." This occurs when the hot flue gasses are not efficiently traveling up the exhaust system and out of the home.…