Fires directly caused by dryers are more common than anyone would like and more common than you may expect. According to the National Park Service, 15,500 house fires are caused directly by the home’s dryer every year in the United States. An average of ten people die from these...

Few people check in on their air ducts to see how they are doing. In fact, even when they have HVAC problems few people suspect the air ducts. Yet, according to Energy Star, many homes have leaks in their air ducts. The average home loses 20-30% of its cool air in the summer and...

It is not normal for smoke to come out of a dryer vent. But are you sure it’s smoke and not steam or hot air? Discover how to tell the difference between normal dryer exhaust and smoke and learn what you should do about them below. Is It Smoke? Smoke is the by-product of fir...

Change Your Air Filter Air filters should catch virtually all of the pollutants in the air. But eventually, the air filter is going to fill up, which means they’re not doing the job they’re meant to do. This means the pollutants are going back into your air rather than being...

If you are someone who is always bemoaning the state of their house, although to many other people it may look perfect, one of the things that you might want to know is why your house is so dusty. Dust can be a huge problem, especially if you have allergies and are prone to...

How often do you think about your home’s air ducts? If you don’t think about them very often, chances are that they could use a good cleaning. But having clean air ducts isn’t just about keeping your air ducts clean. It’s also about helping to protect your family’s health. Below...