Exhaust fumes are easily recognizable by their pungent chemical smell, but their stench isn’t the only unpleasant thing about them. These fumes also contain carbon monoxide, which is deadly when inhaled. Any exhaust smell that you might be noticing around the house is one you need to get rid of right away before it becomes … Read more
For those who need to use an oxygen concentrator, humidifiers are a tool that is there for comfort. If you bought your oxygen concentrator without a humidifier, you might notice that your throat and nasal passages get pretty dry when using it. Many of the larger portable oxygen concentrators have a humidifier built in since … Read more
Before trying to fix your freezing dehumidifier, it is essential to first understand how it works as well as what makes it freeze in the first place. A standard dehumidifier has a fan, warm condenser coils, cold evaporator coils, and a reservoir or drains meant to hold water. It also features a humidistat that works … Read more
Most dehumidifiers use a simple refrigeration system that collects moisture from the surrounding environment until it is discarded. The collected water will drain from a hose, effectively moving the water out of the air. This process requires using a refrigerant like freon. If you notice that the dehumidifier is losing refrigerant, you’ll also quickly see … Read more
You may be aware that the presence of carbon monoxide gas in your surrounding environment and/ or in your body beyond a particular level may lead to health issues. You should, therefore, not do activities like outdoor grilling inside the home as there is a chance for Carbon monoxide leakage without your knowledge. You should … Read more
Are you using an Ozone generator in your home? It need not be precisely the ozone generator; even when you use a humidifier/mister/air-conditioner, ozone dissipates into your room atmosphere. You don’t think about or use misters or humidifiers unless there is a necessity for it, but when you do, the only thing that comes to … Read more
Dehumidifiers are a necessity for any home. They filter moisture out of the air to keep your room at an appropriate moisture level to avoid mold and mildew. This helps prevent the slew of health issues that mold and mildew bring, protects your walls and flooring from looking horrendously ugly, and stops your house from … Read more
The bathroom is one of the most commonly used rooms in your home, even if it isn’t something everyone talks about! Most bathrooms are equipped with some form of exhaust system to vent out smells, condensation from the shower, and more. Since the bathroom is often the worst room for creating condensation in the first … Read more
Dehydration occurs when water and other such fluids in the body are removed, resulting in the organs being stretched and strained more than usual, making a person feel weak, both mentally and physically. This can stem from not drinking enough water or being outside in extreme heat for too long. Being aware of the amount … Read more
You all know that establishing the right indoor temperature and humidity can improve your overall well-being. Well, many homeowners look for a new dehumidifier to achieve such benefits. And many people who already own a heat pump ask themselves whether or not a heat pump can work similarly to a dehumidifier. Typically, when a heat … Read more
