Ventilation

Cold air coming into your house through your cooking range vent compromises the containment of heat in your home. Cranking up the thermostat to make up for the chill will result not only in...

Professional energy audit companies perform a useful but sometimes expensive service. They do what is called a blower door test that calculates the number of air exchanges you have in your house...

An exhaust fan is among the many options available to cool a home during hot summer months. Though it does not provide the same cooling effect as an air conditioner, an exhaust fan can be a...

In a forced air heating and cooling system, the ductwork plays the important role of distributing air throughout the home. If your ductwork is properly installed and well-maintained, your HVAC...

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that spot ventilation be provided in bathrooms. While controlling odor is one goal, a more important goal is controlling moisture to prevent buildup that...

As bathroom fans have become the standard (and the law) in modern homebuilding, fan designs and features have become quieter, more energy efficient and more user-friendly than ever before. And...

Attic insulation is critical for separating the conditioned (heated or cooled) air of your living spaces from the unconditioned air of the attic. Ventilation helps regulate the temperature...

A crawl space is the area between a living space and the ground below. Crawl spaces can be finished and appear more like a basement or they can be unfinished with dirt as their surface. They must...

Vaulted or cathedral ceilings can be a challenge to insulate. The lack of air space between the finished ceiling and the roof's decking material is only a matter of inches. There must be room...

In many situations it is ideal to cover the dirt in your crawl space with a vapor barrier. Having exposed dirt in the crawl space allows for rising, warm air to carry with it moisture, mold...

Belt-driven vent fans may develop issues such as squealing during usage. This squealing in most cases will be from the deterioration of the rubber belt, rust from moisture, or a loose wheel nut...

A vent-free fireplace requires no chimney or outside ventilation system. Any heat produced stays inside. Instead of bringing in air from the outside and exhausting the combustible byproducts...

Ventilating your home is important; it provides two immediate benefits. It can help improve your level of comfort and help keep you and your family from getting sick. For example, on a hot and...

A fireplace vent is a small vent that allows hot air to escape from the fireplace, while allowing cooler air to enter. Normally the fireplace vent is directly behind the fireplace extending from...

Recessed can lights are light fixtures situated within a room's ceiling. Commonly known as can lights, they are popular for their convenient position, good lighting and sleek look. Homeowners are...

Over time ductwork accumulates dust, lint, and dirt. This build-up reduces the efficiency of your duct system and diminishes your home's air quality. To improve the efficiency of your air...

Roof vents serve important functions in the home. During hot summer months, roof vents and stacks ventilate hot air within the attic to the exterior of the home. In addition to the ventilation of...

Some of the most common questions household care experts receive are about air fresheners. Air fresheners are designed to make the home smell fresh and clean either by providing a competing scent...

Bathroom ventilation fans provide an exchange of fresh air into the room by pulling odors and bath and shower steam from the room. Today's large bathrooms present an even greater demand for proper...

Mounting a ceiling fan has come a long way from the days when an extremely heavy fan, complicated wiring and mounting along with design omissions nearly made an installation a dreaded task. Now...

Mold in the home can be a minor nuisance that causes frequent colds and allergy problems -- or a deadly poison that can kill slowly over time. One of the newest forms of remediation is the use of...

The sound of birds inside the house is one of the most annoying things a person will have to endure. Along with the annoyance, some fear that the birds may come into the house or that their...

Consumer- and industrial-grade exhaust fans serve bathrooms, kitchens, factories and almost any other facility where occupants need to quickly evacuate fumes or odors. To accomplish their task,...

This is an ehow on how to use your ventilation system as an intercom. The ventilation system in your home connects to most of the rooms in your house. It can be used as an intercom to talk with...

Old unused fireplaces are a source of cold air in the home. The vents are necessary to provide air flow into a fireplace for proper combustion of the wood. The vents serve no function when a...

Mold usually occurs in spaces with poor ventilation, excess moisture and bad cleaning habits. It originated from microscopic spores, but it is very visible when it starts to grow. Mold can appear...

An air filter helps to eliminate dust particles and airborne bacteria from the air. The air filter is usually located in the "return air duct" where the air from your home returns to the unit to...

Air ducts help move heat, cooling and air from room to room within a building. In the process, they become home to a variety of contaminants, including some potentially hazardous to health....

HVAC filters are used in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units and systems. The purpose of the filter is to protect the unit. In some cases it can also help improve the air quality of...

Mold is an unsightly fungus that grows in damp, insufficient ventilated places, such as bathrooms and basements. While some mold in a centralized location that can be removed is not harmful, mold...

Exhaust fans in a bathroom work much the same way ceiling fans do in a larger room--they help direct the air in a certain direction. Since ventilation of a bathroom is desired for many different...

Whether you are replacing an existing liner or installing one for the first time, there are a variety of options available to you. From clay to metal liners, there is a style and material to fit...

A mold infestation in your house can damage both your home and your health. Mold is normally present in homes in small quantities. However, if you have a water leak or suffer flood damage, mold...

Once upon a time, long before the days of multi-scented sprays,fancy potpourri and scented candles, my Southern relatives used a very simple and highly effective method of neutralizing the...

Attaching heating vents can be quite complicated if the boot of the ductwork is pulled away from its opening into the room. The boot is the rectangular box that is attached to the ductwork at the...

Properly venting a bathroom will help prevent moisture buildup and mold. The easiest way to install an exhaust vent is to mount it in place of an existing ceiling light fixture; this allows you to...

Before any building projects, even one as small as this, make sure you are following your municipality’s building codes. Also take into account safety equipment such as gloves or eye-protection. ...

Most homes come equipped with exhaust fans in their bathrooms. An exhaust fans purpose is to remove steam from showers and to remove bad odors. When the exhaust fans are new they work extremely...

Bathroom fans are some of the most overlooked yet incredibly useful devices. Not only do they purge your bathroom of odors, but more importantly, they whisk away humidity from either showers or...

Attic ventilation can be achieved in a number of ways, and all homes should have high and low venting. Ridge vents running along the top of a roof are used often these days, and many homes still...

One of the most common reasons for installing a ceiling vent is to add a vent fan in a bathroom, which is best done at the site of an existing light fixture. The same process applies if you're...

Condensation in the bathroom is a common problem. If the surface of walls, tiles and porcelain is cold enough and there is enough hot water vapor in the air, then condensation will occur. The...

Today’s home are built to hold in heat in the winter and cool in the summer. Unfortunately with that also comes the fact that we hold in pollutants and toxins in our indoor air. Plants are an...

An effective roof ventilation system is essential in equalizing temperatures on both sides of a roof. It keeps your house cooler in the summer and prevents ice dams in the winter (if you live in a...

Most crawl spaces will eventually experience moisture problems due to heavy rain, high humidity or leaking plumbing. Left unchecked, these sources of moisture can cause mold and damage the home's...

If you live in a climate where heating your home is necessary, you have multiple options available for heat. If you are remodeling or replacing your heating unit, or if you are seeking the right...

Heat pumps don't manufacture heat and cold air, instead it transfer air from one place to another. A heat pump operates just like an air conditioning unit in the summer, while in the winter, it...

Birds, commonly sparrow and starlings, may build nests in home vents. The birds will typically build within 2 feet near the vent opening, and then eggs will be laid in the nest. Once there are...

The venerable Stanley Steemer carpet and upholstery cleaning company also operates an air-duct cleaning business for both residential and commercial buildings. They focus on a total system...

Solar attic fans can be a great way to ventilate your attic and save money doing it by using solar power. The benefit of a solar attic fan is that it will make your living spaces much more...