Have you developed a plan to reduce the exposure of coronavirus COVID-19 in your home? There are many things to consider including indoor humidity, moisture control, ventilation systems, air filtration, air purification, and sanitation. For many years, the topic of a healthy home has been an important consideration for energy auditors and energy efficiency professionals. Read More >>
Home Health and Safety
Is your dehumidifier a fire hazard?
During our energy audits, we continue to find recalled dehumidifiers in homes. So, we thought it’s time to send out another public service announcement! If you have a dehumidifier manufactured between 2003 and 2013, it’s possible it is a fire hazard and has been recalled. There have been over 5 million dehumidifiers that have been Read More >>
Improperly Functioning Appliances Cause Health Risks
We’ve posted several articles on our Facebook page lately where Illinois news outlets have reported on stories involving appliance malfunctions that lead to serious health and safety problems. Proper prevention and maintenance can prevent these types of stories. It is important to make sure your appliances are working properly. As part of all of our Read More >>
Winter Advisory – Are your exhaust pipes free from from drifting snow?
WINTER ADVISORY – Check Exhaust Pipes are Free From Drifting Snow January 5, 2014 Due to the winter storm hitting central Illinois this weekend, it is important to take some safety precautions to make sure any exhaust vents from furnaces, boilers, or water heaters coming out the side of the building are not blocked by Read More >>