My life is like a movie I tell you what. There are boring parts of the movie followed by pockets of excitement. I am in a boring period now but it will soon change and things will spice up once again. I’ve been living like a monk the past 16 months because I wanted to… Continue reading The oil furnace is a ghost
Category: Indoor Air Quality
Fixing the radiant heater again
I think my laundry is about done and I want to get it hung outside so I have some sheets to sleep on tonight. I also need to wash my blanket because it has been a while since doing so. The sheet on my daybed also needs to be washed because it is full of… Continue reading Fixing the radiant heater again
Friday is heating up with air conditioning
Today is in fact Friday and we are supposed to play music tonight on the pier beside my favorite beach. We played there two days ago and had a lot of fun, so today we will do it all again and also try to get in this beach bar near the pier. The weather is… Continue reading Friday is heating up with air conditioning
My son’s bedroom has better air conditioning
Summer is my favorite part of the year. My husband and I get to go to the boat, I fish, she reads her book, and we drink wine on a patio while listening to our favorite music in the evening. My son enjoys going to the beach and hiking with his friends. We all do… Continue reading My son’s bedroom has better air conditioning
Indoor air quality is very important
As soon as she entered my life, we switched to a HEPA filter. I’ve been around for 55 years now, I still find out new things on a daily basis. I don’t count the time I spend in the commercial air conditioning and heating system at work. To me, an office is a place of… Continue reading Indoor air quality is very important
Changing out the air filters at my wife's parent's house
I lost both of my parents at a relatively young age. Both of them died within a span of three years. Both were killed by a disease known as cancer and there really wasn’t anything that anyone could do to save their lives. However, fast forward my years later I am happy that I was… Continue reading Changing out the air filters at my wife's parent's house
Remote temperature control is amazing
I recently upgraded to a smart thermostat and now I can’t imagine life without it. I had no idea it was possible to regulate the temperature of your home from far away, but apparently, it is! I don’t know why I didn’t hear about this amazing technology sooner. Do you mean to tell me that… Continue reading Remote temperature control is amazing
My home has a leaking HVAC system
My suspicion that something that was wrong with my ventilation system led me to schedule an inspection from the HVAC company One of the worst things that can happen to your home is a leak that destroys your HVAC system. My first inkling that something wasn’t right was around three months ago when I saw… Continue reading My home has a leaking HVAC system
The thermostat was beyond my control
Sometimes I hate how much I have a hard time with things in life. I’d rather not bring it up, but the fact that I’m struggling with the new thermostat is embarrassing me to no end. I bought a smart thermostat after hearing nothing but praise for them, but I have to say that I… Continue reading The thermostat was beyond my control
My air conditioner is running very well
When it’s hot outside, nothing feels better than a cool breeze. Even though it can get very hot where I live, that doesn’t mean that it won’t be hard to deal with in the summer. I know that some people are lucky enough to live in places where it doesn’t get too hot, but I’m… Continue reading My air conditioner is running very well
My cousin neglected to replace her dirty air filters
My cousin isn’t the most responsible person in the world. She doesn’t keep her apartment or her car in good shape and generally lacks cleanliness. You might have noticed that she doesn’t take as many showers as she should. I haven’t figured out why she acts that way yet. Do you think she is aware… Continue reading My cousin neglected to replace her dirty air filters
My dad tells me about energy-saving tips
I tend to throw my money around a lot. To the point where I occasionally overextend myself financially because I forget how much I actually have. Even though I am confident in my ability to recoup my investment, there are times when the going gets tough. During those times, I make an effort to reduce… Continue reading My dad tells me about energy-saving tips