Entries by Rick Fish

Mold Cleanup In Your Home

Mold Cleanup: If you already have a mold problem – act quickly. Mold damages what it grows on. The longer it grows, the more damage it can cause. Leaky windows: mold will begin to rot the wooden frame and windowsill of a leaky window. Who should do the cleanup? It depends on a number of […]

Mold Inspections, Are They Necessary?

Mold Inspections: In today’s world, many families suffer from various allergies. Mold spores present in a home can greatly aggravate these allergies. In addition, water intrusion issues present in a home can cause mold growth within 24 hours. So, The Question Is: Should I Have a Mold Inspection in Addition to a Home and Radon […]

Garage Door Safety

Inspecting Garage Door Openers for Safety: The garage door is generally the largest moving object on a home. A garage door can exert very strong forces and should reverse if there is an emergency. Improperly operating automatic reversing mechanisms on garage door openers have been linked to many injuries and even deaths. Making sure the […]

Fire Safety

The Importance Of Fire Safety: In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. By preparing for a fire emergency, you can greatly reduce your chances […]

Ozone Generators, Are They Effective?

Do They Really Work? Available scientific evidence shows that at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone has little potential to remove indoor air contaminants. How Does Ozone Affect Us? Whether in its pure form or mixed with other chemicals, ozone can be harmful to health. When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. […]

Air Purifiers, Do They Work?

Simple Air Cleaners: Indoor air pollutants are unwanted, sometimes harmful materials in the air. They range from dusts to chemicals to radon. Air cleaners are devices that attempt to remove such pollutants from the indoor air you breathe. The typical furnace filter installed in the duct work of most home heating and/or air conditioning systems […]

How To Choose An Air Cleaning Device

Air Cleaning: Air cleaning may serve as an adjunct to source control and ventilation. However, the use of air cleaning devices alone cannot assure adequate air quality, particularly where significant sources are present and ventilation is inadequate. Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air. […]

What is the Life Expectancy of My HVAC System?

What is the Life Expectancy of My HVAC System? Whenever we install a new heating/cooling system we are always asked the same question: “How long will it last?”. The simple answer: it depends on how well you maintain it. Every manufacturer makes their system slightly different than another and one part could last longer than […]