indoor air quality info graphic We tend to think of air pollution as something outside — smog, ozone, or haze hanging in the air, especially in summer. But the truth is, the air inside homes, offices, and other buildings can be more polluted than the air outside. Changing your HVAC air filter regularly is an […]
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Solve your airflow problems before the dog days of summer
5 Common Steps To Help Solve Poor Air Flow Problems Proper air flow is one of the most critical things your air conditioner needs to do its job properly. Even if the system is properly removing heat from the air that flows through the unit, it doesn’t help your comfort if the conditioned air doesn’t […]
It’s Nifty Being Fifty
50 years old or 18,250 days young! 50 years ago Power Vac began an epic journey that would ultimately bring our company to the forefront of the Duct Cleaning Industry. We are humbled as we look back at the journey we have taken. At the same time, we […]
Air Conditioner Freezing Up
Air Conditioner is Freezing Freezing of your AC coil occurs when the refrigerant inside a central air conditioning unit falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, Canadians would measure it as 0 degrees Celcius. What is actually happening is the humidity that surrounds the coils is freezing up. The coils become encased in ice and the air […]
House Dust
House Dust We Vacuum, we dust but despite our best efforts dust always seems to come back. Dust happens. It’s a universal truth that as soon as you dust your furniture, more dust will collect. But, that doesn’t mean that the battle has to end there. Dust can be – and should be – fought. Why? […]
Floods and your HVAC system
Floods can affect your HVAC system Flooding can happen at any time of the year. Whether there is a heavy rain fall, snow has melted causing ice damming or a pipe bursts within your home. Considering the cleanliness of the HVAC system after a flood should be a high priority because that system […]
Is Window Condensation a Problem
What Is Condensation? Is your Window glass “sweating” in the winter . Is water beading or ice forming on the inside surface of your windows? Don’t be too quick to blame the windows! There’s a good chance that what you are seeing is condensation, a sign that there is excess humidity in your home. Humidity […]
Air Duct Cleaning After Renovations
Should you clean your ductwork after a renovation Should you invest your money in Air Duct Cleaning after completing your home renovation or home remodeling project? Customers frequently ask this question after a renovation project (bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, finishing the basement ) or any other extensive remodel project where a lot of […]
Pet Dander in the Ductwork
Pet Hair in the Duct work can create Indoor Air Quality Issues Many people young and old suffer from respiratory illnesses such as allergies or asthma. Asthama today is a common problem It is also estimated that 10 to 15 percent of this number overall is allergic to dog or cat dander. Most of us have […]
Do I Need A Furnace Humidifier
Furnace Humidifiers A Furnace Humidifier should be a required component of your heading system. A humidifier installed directly into your cooling and heating system will introduces humidity in the form of water vapor into the air that travels through heating ducts. The level of humidity is then monitored and controlled by your thermostat, just like the […]