Vent-Free Fireplace Odor
Vent-Free Fireplace Odor: What It May Mean and What to Do During a home inspection in Central Mississippi, I operated a vent-free gas log set and noticed a distinct odor—a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The household included three dogs and two cats that spent time indoors and outdoors. That made dust […]
Does Your Air Conditioner Use R-22 Refrigerant
What refrigerant keeps you cool? It’s probably labeled on your compressor, that big machine outside your bedroom window that makes all the noise! Why is that important, you ask? Read more below. Here’s where to find the label. Hopefully yours reads “410A”. Heating and cooling contractors who have found virgin hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) -22 readily available at […]
The Return Air Chase – Misunderstood and Often Abused
Indoor air and it’s quality depend on the design of the interconnected parts of your home; somewhat like the knee bone is connected to the hip bone. Air quality can suffer when there are poor connections or no connections within the return air system.
Lead Based Paint
If it’s red – there’s lead! We tested this window last week. Are you buying an older home (prior to 1978)? Your real estate agent will ask you to sign a lead paint disclosure statement (An EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards) encouraging you to consider having your home tested for lead based paint.
Indoor Air Quality
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