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How to Tell if Your Ducts Need Cleaning: 7 Signs

Written by RB Heating | Date: 04-07-2023

Your air ducts are the square metal pipes that carry air from your furnace or your air conditioner throughout your home. Just like the rest of your home, they can get dusty, and collect debris, allergens, mold, and bacteria. However, because you can’t see them, it can be hard to tell if your ducts need […]

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Winter

Written by RB Heating | Date: 17-11-2022

When your home has poor air quality in the winter, it can be very frustrating to walk in the door. You know you can’t throw open some windows to get rid of the smells, dust, allergens, or other air quality issues you have. So, how can you fix your indoor air quality, for good? Here […]

What Causes Carbon Monoxide Leaks and How to Stay Safe

Written by RB Heating | Date: 26-09-2022

You have likely heard about the risk of carbon monoxide leaks from all gas appliances, from gas furnaces to gas-powered fireplaces. But why do these appliances carry this risk? Understanding what causes carbon monoxide leaks is essential to keeping your home safe. Here’s what you need to know. What Causes Carbon Monoxide Leaks? Small amounts […]

6 Toxins Removed by HEPA Filters

Written by RB Heating | Date: 02-08-2022

You often hear that HEPA filters can help eliminate indoor air toxins in your home. But what does that really mean? Should you be concerned about toxins in your home’s air, and should you purchase a HEPA filter to get rid of them? These days, many people misuse the term “toxin,” particularly those in the […]

5 Reasons Why Indoor Air Quality is Important

Written by RB Heating | Date: 26-07-2022

It’s estimated that humans spend 90% of their lives indoors. The air you breathe indoors can have an extreme impact on your health and general wellbeing. If you want to know exactly why indoor air quality is so important, keep reading to find out! 5 Reasons Why Indoor Air Quality Is Important Many homeowners don’t realize […]

Summer Humidity and Its Impact on Your Home

Written by RB Heating | Date: 18-04-2022

In Canada, homeowners experience noticeable changes due to home humidity in the summer. The ideal humidity for a home in summer is between 30% and 50%. As humidity levels rise, you’ll begin to feel the effects, not only in your body but in your living space as well. At RB Heating ClimateCare, we help families […]

How Often Should You Clean the Air Ducts in Your House?

Written by RB Heating | Date: 01-02-2022

So, when should you clean the air ducts in your home? A rough estimate is every three to five years. However, that is only an estimate. The real answer is that you should clean your ducts when they need it. But it can be hard for a homeowner to know when that is. We’ll discuss […]

Your Guide to Improve Air Quality at Work

Written by RB Heating | Date: 08-01-2022

Are you struggling with bad air quality at work? Poor air quality can undermine productivity, make people (including customers) uncomfortable in the office, and potentially even pose a health threat depending on the air quality problem. Here is how to improve air quality in your office. Indoor Air Quality Standards for Office Buildings Office buildings […]

What You Should Know About HEPA Filters

Written by RB Heating | Date: 09-04-2021

There is a lot of buzz around HEPA filters. Are they really, better than other filters? And, if they are, what kind of benefits can you expect if you use an air purifier with a HEPA filter? Let the experts explain what you should know about HEPA filters. What is a HEPA Filter and How […]

Radon in Ontario Homes – What Homeowners Need to Know.

Written by RB Heating | Date: 08-02-2018

Radon in Eastern Ontario Radon is a naturally occurring gas that exists, at some level, in all homes in Ontario. It is colourless odourless and typically seeps into our home through the basement. Due to our geology and amount of time we spend inside in winter, Canada has a high risk of Radon in homes. […]

How to Tell if Your Ducts Need Cleaning: 7 Signs

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Winter

What Causes Carbon Monoxide Leaks and How to Stay Safe

6 Toxins Removed by HEPA Filters

5 Reasons Why Indoor Air Quality is Important

Summer Humidity and Its Impact on Your Home

How Often Should You Clean the Air Ducts in Your House?

Your Guide to Improve Air Quality at Work

What You Should Know About HEPA Filters

Radon in Ontario Homes – What Homeowners Need to Know.

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