As the weather becomes colder and your home's air starts to dry out, consider the benefits of a whole-house humidifier to solve the problems low humidity causes. Overly dry air affects you and your health, along with home electronics and anything made from wood. When air cools off, it can't hold as much humidity, and as temperatures drop and you turn on the heating system, the relative humidity indoors will fall even further. 

Because what goes on up there can affect efficiency and comfort in the entire home, sorting out the facts from the myths of attic ventilation is important. While many homeowners consider the attic a separate, uninhabited zone, the attic is as much a part of the whole-house system as the living spaces below.

Maintaining home humidity during the summer and winter seasons is important for a comfortable environment. A house that's too dry in the winter can experience separating hardwood floor seams. The dry air may also cause electric shock when a person touches metal objects. A home that's too humid may support the build up of mold, mildew and other pathogens.

An air filter is an easy aspect to miss when you are figuring out your basic home maintenance needs. However there are many reasons why this should be made a priority. By understanding the effects of a dirty air filter you will see why you need to change it regularly. 

Protecting your home is important. Every home protection plan should include both fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for optimum in home safety. Carbon monoxide detectors detect the colorless, odorless gas that can lead to severe health complications or even death. Keep yourself and your family safe from this common indoor pollutant by learning the facts of carbon monoxide.

Every spring marks the resurgence of allergy symptoms caused by pollen in the Massachusetts area. Aside from sealing your home in a plastic bubble, there are easier ways to keep pollen out of the home.

Different types of ventilation systems are required to efficiently heat and cool your home and maximize indoor air quality. The mechanical ventilation system exchanges clean outdoor air for indoor air to eliminate odors, pollutants and a build up of carbon dioxide (CO2). In the most basic sense, the ventilation system keeps the air moving in your home.

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are the best form of filtration money can buy. They trap the smallest, most irritating airborne contaminants, including pollen, dust, pet dander and tobacco smoke. Particularly if you or a family member suffers from allergies, asthma or a respiratory condition, HEPA filtration may be worth the extra cost. They will also improve overall indoor air quality (IAQ), comfort and health, leaving you breathing easier on all fronts.

There are many things you should do to maintain your HVAC system and keep your household running smoothly. One job that's often forgotten is changing the air filter.

Your home is probably your biggest investment and the place where you spend the most time. This is why air quality is so important. If you’re not doing everything possible to maintain a balanced humidity within your home, you may be paying too much on your cooling bill. Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning is an A+ BBB accredited business with over 80 years experience dealing with relative humidity.