Clearing smoke from cooking is the 3rd most important job of your kitchen range hood. Why it matters: The 1st job is clearing pollutants and the 2nd is removing moisture. ๐ฌ Zoom in: Pollutants ๐ฌ Zoom in: Moisture โ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
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Your house is a system that should provide comfort and health for you and the people you love. Why it matters: Our ability to adapt to a variety of conditions โ often harsh conditions โ is a key to our survival. ๐ฅ The bottom line: If the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in your home is NOT
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Huge savings are available for air-source heat pumps when you combine federal tax credits and local rebates. Why it matters: Rebates from Oncor are available now and as long as the fund still has money. ๐โโ๏ธ Excuse me โฆ whatโs a heat pump? ๐ค Hereโs a deeper dive for my fellows nerds. ๐ฅ The bottom line: Installing the
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Since our homes arenโt as air tight as they should be, we need to be aware of the contents in the connected spaces. Why it matters: Air is moving from your connected garage, attic and/or crawl space into your living space. ๐ผ๏ธ The big picture: Reducing the number and kind of pollutants in connected spaces leads
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CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels in my bedroom are getting too high at night. Why it matters: High levels of CO2 can lead to poor quality sleep and hurt next day performance. ๐ผ๏ธ The big picture: This is part of a bigger problem that may surprise many homeowners. ๐ฅ Reality check: Using smart technology can help you
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In humid climates controlling indoor humidity levels might be necessary. Why it matters: Relative Humidity (RH) levels above 55% create conditions for mold growth and dust mites. ๐ผ๏ธ The big picture: Newer air conditioners โ variable speed AND higher SEER โ use less energy and need to run for less time than older units. ๐ฅ The bottom
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Your range hood removes harmful moisture and contaminates from your living space. Why it matters: Cooking is often the number one cause of air pollution inside our homes. ๐ฑ The bottom line: Run your range hood on high every time you cook and for a few minutes after to improve your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
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Outdoor air quality numbers are reported with the weather, but theyโre not as important as your indoor air quality (IAQ). 1 big thing: Your filter matters โฆ A LOT Why it matters: We spend 90% of our lives indoors, at least 50% in our homes and 30% or more in our bedrooms. ๐ฌ Zoom in: Filters
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Allergy and asthma control begins at home, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Why it matters: Your indoor air quality (IAQ) has a significant impact on your health. ๐ผ๏ธ The big picture: IAQ includes a range of factors. ๐ฌ Zoom in: In coming weeks, weโll look at specific strategies to address each of these.
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