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A Complete Guide to Whole House Air Filter Systems

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 08-06-2022

According to the World Health Organization, 99% of the world population is now breathing polluted air. This air gets into homes through doors, windows, and cracks. Other research shows that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air. The same study shows that we spend 90% of our time indoors. Can whole-house air filter systems […]

HRV vs ERV: Which One to Use in Ontario?

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 02-05-2022

When you look for HRVs or ERVs online, then you’ll usually notice different HVAC companies only talk about one or the other. That’s because HRVs are a better option in one climate and ERVs are a better option for another one, and few companies work in both. Here, we’ll shed some light on these ventilation […]

Signs of High Humidity Indoors & How to Fix It

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 01-06-2021

In Canada, in the spring and summer, our humidity rebounds from the winter lows. In many homes, humidity levels get too high. This can spur mold growth, undermine your respiratory health, damage different parts of your home, and cause other negative impacts. However, not all homeowners know how to identify humidity that is too high, […]

How Installing a CO Detector Can Save Your Life

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 28-05-2021

Did you know? Installing a CO detector can mean the difference between life and death! Carbon monoxide (CO), the colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, is untraceable without a CO detector. Inhaling low levels of carbon monoxide can lead to symptoms like headaches and impaired motor functions. Even worse, higher levels can be especially dangerous, causing […]

Air Quality and Pregnancy: What to Know

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 20-12-2020

Air quality and pregnancy: did you know there are risks? When you or your partner is pregnant, it seems like the health warnings never stop. It’s a never-ending list of things you probably shouldn’t eat or do. How about adding something to the list that you can do to protect your newborn child and yourself from […]

Do You Need a Humidifier with a High-Efficiency Furnace?

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 03-11-2020

The short answer is yes, you do need a humidifier with a high-efficiency furnace. These furnaces may contribute to low humidity levels in the home, but winter humidity levels are already so low that you may need a humidifier with any furnace, not just a new high-efficiency one. But, which whole house humidifier should you […]

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 02-10-2020

HEPA filters, or high-efficiency particulate air filters, remove a lot of debris and small particles from the air. There is some confusion over exactly what one of these filters can do, partly because there are different standards for HEPA filters in North America and Europe. Here we’ll discuss the North American HEPA filters and […]

Keeping Your Home’s Air Fresh: Tips for Air Circulation

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 15-05-2019

Wondering if split AC circulates fresh air? Learn the benefits of good ventilation in the home and more from D&B ClimateCare. How to Keep Your Home’s Air Fresh: Air Circulation Tips Getting enough air circulation in your home can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you don’t have the addition of fans or other alternatives […]

3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Carbon Monoxide Detector

Written by D&B ClimateCare | Date: 03-07-2018

If you’ve been fortunate enough, you’ve probably had your carbon monoxide detector for years and years without it ever going off. And if you’re like most homeowners in Simcoe, Port Dover, and Tillsonburg, you only think about your CO alarm twice a year: When the clocks change and you test the batteries. Just like many […]

A Complete Guide to Whole House Air Filter Systems

HRV vs ERV: Which One to Use in Ontario?

Signs of High Humidity Indoors & How to Fix It

How Installing a CO Detector Can Save Your Life

Air Quality and Pregnancy: What to Know

Do You Need a Humidifier with a High-Efficiency Furnace?

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

Keeping Your Home’s Air Fresh: Tips for Air Circulation

3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Carbon Monoxide Detector

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A Complete Guide to Whole House Air Filter Systems

HRV vs ERV: Which One to Use in Ontario?

Signs of High Humidity Indoors & How to Fix It

How Installing a CO Detector Can Save Your Life

Air Quality and Pregnancy: What to Know

Do You Need a Humidifier with a High-Efficiency Furnace?

What Do HEPA Filters Remove?

Keeping Your Home’s Air Fresh: Tips for Air Circulation

3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Carbon Monoxide Detector

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