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Indoor Air Quality Inspection Checklist: What to Consider

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 20-09-2022

Indoor air quality refers to the purity of the air within an interior space. Ensuring a building has good indoor air quality promotes the health, comfort and wellbeing of those living and working within it.   In this article, we explain what to consider when monitoring and purifying your indoor air.   How to Test Indoor Air […]

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6 Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 04-08-2022

From dog hair to tree pollen to your aunt’s perfume, how do you get rid of allergens? You want your home to be a comfortable place with an HVAC system that either won’t allow allergens in or will make quick work of them. Plus, there are other things you can do to reduce allergens in […]

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Guide to Air Quality in Kingston (Outdoor and Indoor)

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 10-06-2022

Pollution is prevalent in most areas of the world. But the level of pollution varies depending on where you live. Luckily, Kingston air quality isn’t the worst, but it’s not risk-free. Poor air quality can lead to asthma and allergies, among other respiratory diseases.     But what determines outdoor air quality, and at what air quality […]

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4 HVAC Tips When Working from Home  

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 04-01-2022

Whether you’re new to the work-from-home life or if you’ve been at it for years, you can always improve your comfort and productivity. One often neglected aspect of your work life is your air quality and your comfort. While you might not have much control over these things in an office, when you’re at home […]

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How Does Humidity Affect the Temperature in a House?

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 05-11-2020

Humidity is a measurement of the moisture content in the air. Temperature affects humidity. The warmer it is, the more humidity the air can carry. It works the other way too; different levels of humidity cause us to perceive the same temperature differently. It’s like how the wind affects how warm you feel when you’re […]

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Improving the Air and Removing Pollutants in the Home

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 19-05-2020

Indoor air quality is an important factor for any homeowner. Whether you are sleeping, cooking dinner, reading a book, working on a computer, exercising or relaxing in front of the television, you’re breathing the entire time. The air you breathe plays a big role in your health, your comfort level and how well you function. […]

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Spring HVAC Maintenance. Your HVAC Spring Cleaning Checklist

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 07-03-2018

With the first day of spring fast approaching (Tuesday, March 20), thoughts quickly turn to traditional annual spring cleaning chores like: Decluttering the home Window-washing Organizing the garage Putting away cold-weather items and bringing out warm-weather ones Are you working on your spring cleaning to-do list? As you put together your annual spring cleaning checklist, […]

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When to Get Duct Cleaning for Your Home

By Dows 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 […]

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Whole House Dehumidifiers

By Dows 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 […]

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What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care?

By Dows 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 […]

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