Mold
Definition to come.
Where it comes up
- Central air conditioning
The parts of a split system, what is normal and the signs of trouble
- Ductless mini-splits
Ductless cooling and heating for homes and rooms without ducts
- Home ventilation
Fresh air, bathroom and kitchen fans, range hoods, and ERVs and HRVs
- Indoor humidity
The right humidity range, humidifiers in winter, dehumidifiers in summer
- Air filters and air cleaners
Furnace filters, MERV ratings, changing filters and what air cleaners can do
- Your home's system as a whole
How heating, cooling, air and controls fit together in one home
- Airflow and ducts
Supply and return, static pressure, leaky ducts and when duct cleaning helps
- Before the heating season
The fall check-up, the filter and humidifier, alarms, vents, boilers and heat pumps
- Before the cooling season
The AC check-up, coils and drains, the outdoor unit, mini-splits and room units
- Care all year round
Filters, humidity, exhaust fans, dryer vents, open registers and regular upkeep
- What you notice and what it can mean
No heat, short cycling, noises, smells, water, ice and high bills, and what they can mean
- Chicago's climate
Degree days, average temperatures and what they ask of your equipment
- Warning signs
Signs a system may be unsafe, and when to stop and have it checked
- Moisture and mold
Where mold grows, how to keep it dry, and when to call a professional
- Which trade to call
Plumbers, electricians, roofers and more: who handles what around your HVAC