Understanding MERV Ratings
As spring approaches, your air filter can make a big difference in your indoor air quality in your home. We recommend changing your furnace filter every 3 months (it’s that time again!), but how do you choose the best filter for your HVAC system? And what are filter MERV ratings anyways? Let us help you […]
UV Light Improves Indoor Air Quality
For years hospitals have used ultraviolet (UV) lights on large, industrial-grade machines to decontaminate rooms. Currently, they are sending robots armed with UV lights into hospital rooms to neutralize and remove dangerous airborne pathogens. But did you know that versions of those same UV sanitation lights are available to consumers as well? The HomeShield™ UV […]
Furnace Filter…It’s That Time Again!
At Ignite Heating we recommend changing your furnace filter every 3 months. So if you’re following us on social media or this blog – you know what time it is…time for a new furnace filter! How long has it been since you last changed your filter? If you replaced your filter when we did, it’s […]
The Benefits of Humidity
The cozy warmth of your home is an essential requirement when you live in the cold Alberta climate. However, by continually recycling the air in your home you can lose necessary humidity which can lead to a wide range of problems. Forced-air central heating systems reheat the air in your home and recirculate the same […]
4 steps to take to improve your indoor air quality
Indoor air quality is the air quality within and around buildings and structures. It is known to affect the health, comfort and well-being of building occupants. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to Sick Building Syndrome, reduced productivity and impaired learning in schools. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores, however, the […]