According to the World Health Organization, 4.3 million people per year die because of indoor air pollution. The problem isn’t as acute in the developed world, but most people would be surprised at the sheer number of indoor pollutants in their homes: exhaust fumes, mold, mildew, pet dander, viruses, bacteria, pollen, and more are all floating in the air we … Read More
A Quick Guide to Furnace Filters
We’ve all become more environmentally conscious over the years. We drive lower-emission cars, buy green, and monitor air quality alerts in the Sacramento area. But there’s another environment — the one in our homes — that we too often don’t give a second thought. According to the EPA, indoor air quality matters, especially if you or a loved one have … Read More
5 Warning Signs You May Need to Replace Your Furnace
Is your furnace trying to tell you something? Sometimes your furnace chugs away for years, working perfectly ’til one day it doesn’t. Your first sign of a problem might be the furnace failing to start on a cold night, or — in a worst-case scenario — your carbon monoxide detector going off. But often as not, your furnace sends subtle … Read More
Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
If you want to get a new furnace for your manufactured home, you should enlist the help of a professional at the beginning of the process. Manufactured homes can often fit furnaces much like a stick-built home, but there are a few unique aspects that you should know before you buy. Sealed vs Atmospheric Combustion Furnaces The way that a … Read More