Has your room ever smelled like a sweaty gym after switching on your air conditioner? This is called the dirty sock syndrome. Simply put, it’s a foul-smelling odor that comes out of your AC when it’s turned on. Read on to learn more about its causes, risks, and solutions. What Causes It? After some time, moisture and bacteria buildup and clog your AC’s evaporator coil. When this happens, the mold multiplies and ...
"I have a foul odor coming from my fireplace, can you help?" A call that we are all too familiar with and receive frequently in the summer. That odor is coming from the chimney and may be attributed to a variety of different things. Fireplace odors come from creosote deposits -a natural byproduct of burning wood -inside your chimney. Typically, you will notice these odors worse in the summer when the humidity is high, or ...
Have you ever experienced a time wherein some parts of your home were hot while, at the same time, other areas were cold? Or, maybe you’ve encountered your air conditioning unit blowing out warm air? These are some signs that you have HVAC airflow problems. Read on to learn about what causes your units to experience these issues. An Incorrectly-Sized HVAC Unit Before you pick out an HVAC system, make sure that it’s ...