How Winter Affects Your Ventilation System
Ventilation is critical at any time of year, but winter is particularly challenging. You probably spend more time indoors hiding from the chill so opening a window isn’t an option. Between the flu season, regular allergies, and just the need to breathe fresh air, ventilation is hyper critical during winter. Here are six considerations for […]
Tips for a Pet and Kid Friendly HVAC System
Your HVAC system is about more than just indoor comfort. It needs to serve the most vulnerable members of your family in a distinct way, and this may require modifications and upgrades to provide the best for them. Here are four ways to make your HVAC system more kid and pet friendly so your home […]
Why is My Air Conditioner Not Cooling?
There are few things more frustrating on a hot/humid day than when you discover there is something wrong with your AC. Your first impulse if you don’t feel cold air coming out of your vents may be to call Choice Comfort. We are always happy to come out to your home to fix the problem […]
Thermostats 101
Imagine living in the early 19th century in Dayton, Ohio. Fall is here and you’ve turned on your furnace. There’s only one problem: your house keeps swinging from nippy to sweltering. And every time it goes too far in one direction, you have to patter down to the basement to adjust valves, dampers, or the […]
Energy Wasting Habits to Break This Fall
Habits often go unnoticed until someone points it out or we’re faced with unpleasant consequences. In addition to your personal habits affecting health and relationships, you may have habits that affect your energy consumption, costing you more over time. Here are some that you may not notice but need to change: Opening Windows at the […]
The Best Cooling System for Your Home
Warm temperatures are finally here again, and now you must deal with keeping your house cool on the hottest days. If you have spent years with open windows and fans doing little to nothing and would like to install a system that provides cooling for your family, you have options. Central Cooling If you have […]
Winter Comfort System Health Tips
If you don’t think healthy home air is important in Dayton, Ohio, think again… The average person spends about 90% of their time indoors The average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths a day According to the EPA, indoor concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. […]
Winter Comfort System Health Tips
In addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, your environment affects your health. Your HVAC system is a critical component of your home’s environment. Here are five ways to optimize it for better health. Control Humidity:Â During winter, low humidity causes more than cracked skin. Your dried nose and throat can make you susceptible to […]
Humidity and COVID-19
It’s no secret that respiratory illnesses thrive in the dry winter air in Vandalia, Ohio–we’ve all had those dreaded winter colds. And according to a group of scientists from around the world, your chances of contracting COVID-19 are also increased during the winter due to three main factors caused by low relative humidity: Respiratory Immune System Efficiency […]
What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat?
Trying to decide what temperature to set your thermostat? You are not alone! Your thermostat settings not only affect your comfort, but they can also have a big impact on your utility bills as well. And while the ideal thermostat setting for your home is largely based upon personal preference, there are ways to achieve […]
