While residential and commercial HVAC systems serve the same purpose of heating, ventilating, and cooling a room or building, the two types of systems are actually pretty different. There are major variations in the size, parts, placement, and installation, as well as the complexity of the system and the set-up of the actual mechanisms. Addressing […]
Sometimes, we forget how lucky we are to live with modern technology to help with everyday tasks. One of the appliances we most often take for granted is the dryer. Instead of hanging our clothes on an outdoor line for a day, we throw them in a magic machine and – poof! – half an […]
While the invention of the washing machine and clothes dryer have made doing laundry even easier, it can still be a dreaded household chore. It is a necessary evil for all households to ensure everyone is clean, comfortable, and clothed! As you complete your load – or loads – of laundry for the week, you […]
When we consider some of the most useful appliances in our home, one of the biggest assets of modern living is the washer and dryer. Instead of having to spend an entire day washing, scrubbing, and hanging laundry on a line to dry, we have the ability to throw a load in with some soap, […]
Whether you are cooking in your home or in a commercial kitchen, there is a chance for mistakes and accidents. From burnt toast to a nicked finger while slicing, there are many types of kitchen accidents, but one of the worst – and most dangerous – is a grease fire. Studies have found that up […]
Trash chutes are one of the systems in a building that many people don’t think about until they stop working properly. Whether in a residential building or an office center, building visitors and residents expect to be able to use the trash chute and forget about it. However, if the trash chute in the building […]
Trash chutes are a simple, convenient way to move trash from an apartment, condominium, or office to the dumpster without trekking it down several flights of stairs or through other living areas. Trash chutes are long, horizontal chambers in most multi-level buildings with access points on each floor. Residents can drop trash in the chute […]
In most homes and even commercial restaurants, both the bathrooms and the kitchens have exhaust fans. Both fans serve to extract the air in the room, give it a refresh and recirculate the air. Both types of fans remove the moisture from the air and from the home. So if both bathroom and kitchen fans […]
Whether you are a resident in the apartment building or the maintenance team for a residential complex, one thing no one wants is a smelly trash chute. While there is a lot of maintenance that must take place annually to keep a commercial building, apartment complex, or condominium building in top shape, one piece everyone […]
While we often think of the air here in Hawaii as very clean and fresh, the truth is that any outdoor air can carry dirt, debris, pollen, and other particles in it that you do not want to breathe in your home. Additionally, those living and working in your home also produce particles that fill […]
