Indoor Air Quality Archives - Ken Philp ClimateCare

5 Common Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality

Written by Ken Philp | Date: 03-03-2022

There is a direct link between indoor air pollution and health effects, making it essential that you understand the common causes of poor indoor air quality and work to improve it. Learning more about common indoor air pollutants and their sources along with the definition of poor indoor quality is the first step to improving […]

Common Indoor Air Quality Problems and Their Solutions

Written by Ken Philp | Date: 22-10-2020

Indoor air quality has a much larger impact on our health than most people imagine. Poor air quality can be a serious issue, causing respiratory infections, breathing problems, and even cancers. It is wise to ensure that your home is free of harmful gases and other contaminants that can cause these issues. Unfortunately, many homes […]

When to Get Duct Cleaning for Your Home

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 11-05-2017

Most homeowners have no idea how often to get their air ducts cleaned. Get your ducts inspected every 3-5 years. If cleaning is required, the service technician will advise you. Book in the spring. Cleaning will take between 2 and 3 hours. The cost depends on the size of your home. Air duct cleaning is […]

The Benefits of a Whole House Humidifier to Families in Ontario

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 03-03-2017

What does your humidifier situation look like? Some families use the strength in numbers approach. Sometime in November they bring the humidifier brigade out of storage and put one humidifier on the bedside table in each bedroom, filling them up and turning them on every night. It’s not very efficient and it leaves the air […]

What Overheating Does to Your Body

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 17-06-2016

Our bodies are constantly engaged in a temperature balancing act. If the temperature inside your body drops about 10 degrees, you’re in trouble. But you only have about 3 degrees Celsius on the other end, the overheating end, before things get dire. Here’s exactly what overheating does to your body (and why you need to […]

Whole House Dehumidifiers

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 06-06-2016

When it comes to home dehumidification, a lot of homeowners tend to think it’s reserved for the winter months. Although portable dehumidifiers are able to improve indoor air quality during the winter months, whole home dehumidifiers achieve much more all year round. Summer is here and we’re already well into those hot and muggy days. When the […]

What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care?

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 23-05-2016

What Does MERV Rating Mean? Proper air filtration is essential for breathing cleaner indoor air. Mechanical filters are the most common types of filters used in HVAC systems. They are also highly efficient and require minimal maintenance. The most important aspect of these filters is the mechanical efficiency rating value (MERV). Although it’s a great […]

Why Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 02-05-2016

Get your air ducts cleaned this spring and have a fresher breath of air! Having your air ducts cleaned in the spring is a great way to ensure that you and your family are breathing a fresher breath of air. However, it’s not a task that you should make yourself responsible for on your spring […]

Spring Forward!

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 15-03-2016

As you spring forward, check the batteries in your CO Alarm Sunday March 13th was the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. You all set your clocks forward 1 hour, but how many took the time to check the batteries in the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm? CO poisoning is a silent danger in many households, and the key to […]

These 5 chemicals could be in your household air

Written by Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 25-01-2016

These 5 Chemicals Could be in Your Household Air Our efficient, airtight homes have led to a slowing of the exchange of air from indoors to out, and because of this, the EPA estimates that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside. Here are the five most common indoor pollutants, […]