Question: I have a question about my air conditioner. The air handler in the attic gets a lot of mildew on the outside of the unit and around the ductwork. Mildew builds up in the drain pan and then ...
LAS VEGAS - Kenneth D. Goodrich, founder and president of Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing and vice president of the Southwest division of American Residential Services (ARS), announced that the ...
Wet insulation in your attic or loft is a sneaky problem that can cause more damage than you might think. Beyond the potential for mold and mildew, soggy insulation loses its fluff factor that gives ...
I’ve seen conflicting information about attic fans. Some sources say they’ll lower air conditioning bills by reducing the temperature of air in the attic. Others say they’ll draw conditioned air into ...
You may be among the many homeowners who ignore their attic except for the quick trip to retrieve holiday decorations once a year, but ignoring your attic comes at a price through wasted energy and ...
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Knauf Insulation and the Greenguard Environmental Institute announced that Knauf’s air-handling insulation products have been certified for superior indoor air quality (IAQ) ...
Attic insulation is one important way you can lower you energy bills and make your home more green. The attic is often one of the easiest places to add insulation to your home, making it a great place ...
Winter weather can find every weak link in a house to create drafts and raise utility bills. So how dumb is it to purposely let cold air into an attic or crawl space? Not dumb at all — in fact, it’s ...
Q: What is the best way to upgrade insulation? A: Adding insulation can keep a home more comfortable in both the winter and the summer. It also saves on energy bills and is one way to help combat ...
Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...