by Howard Meeks | Oct 29, 2024 | Home inspection, HVAC, IAQ Testing
HVAC UV lights seem to be getting more popular. When inspecting an air handler they are often found especially in newer systems. But do these lights actually work as intended or are they just a waste of money? Lets find out. What are the claimed benefits?...
by Howard Meeks | Jan 29, 2024 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing
If you are in the southeastern part of the US you know all about humidity and how it can affect your comfort. Clients often ask if they need a dehumidifier for their home and the answer is almost always YES! There are all sorts of dehumidifiers for your home that...
by Howard Meeks | Sep 9, 2022 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing, Uncategorized
What are the issues? As a home inspector I see Lennox air handler issues quite often. These are not issues in regards to performance or efficiency as I am not in the correct profession to determine those. The issues I see are with the design itself on some of the most...
by Howard Meeks | Feb 1, 2022 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing, Uncategorized
Paper air filters are by far the most common type of filters people buy for their hvac systems. They are cheap, readily available and you can just toss them in the garbage when they are dirty. The issue with these filters are that they usually do not seal very well...
by Howard Meeks | Oct 8, 2021 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing
What if I told you that your indoor air quality is about 10x worse than it is outside? People would think I’m crazy. You keep your house clean, mop, vacuum & dust every saturday morning. You change your air filters to your hvac system every month. So how in...
by Howard Meeks | Aug 15, 2019 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing
Leaking ductwork is one of the biggest energy users in a home. As a home inspector I often come across ducts that are in poor conditions inside an attic. Most of the time the owner of the home is not aware. Homeowners give little thought to leaking ductwork since it...
