Ventilation

Makeup air was something that I had never noticed until it was causing me problems with my home. Still, once I delved into the research, it became apparent why I …

Crawl spaces provide accessible hiding places for important mechanical systems and form part of the support structure of the building. Protecting these from moisture and heat is important to ensure …

Before I started learning about all the ins and outs of HVAC systems, I thought the fan unit was the most important part of bathroom ventilation. The fan is indeed …

Whether you have a very air-tight house or a large exhaust system, then you might need more makeup air than you were expecting or was recommended to you. Here are …

Difference Between Makeup and Combustion Air: Overview Makeup air and combustion air are similar in that they both are necessary to ensure good air quality in the home and efficient …

Cutting corners can be helpful sometimes, both for your wallet and for lessening the number of maintenance tasks you have to keep up with. Makeup air is not something that …

When planning for a new kitchen or when purchasing a new kitchen appliance, it is important to plan ahead and make sure that everything is working effectively and safely. One …

Before I started looking into getting a new range hood installed, I had never heard of makeup air—let alone a makeup air unit. Of course, that prompted me to dig …

It must be frustrating to install filters in your home’s air system and then notice clouds of dust puffing out of the vents. But, whether this is a recurring or …

It can be concerning to find insulation at the entrances and exits of your HVAC vents. Something has almost certainly gone wrong! However, if you’re in this situation, don’t worry, …