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Dehumidifiers and Energy Efficiency: Are They Cost-Effective?

Dehumidifiers are becoming popular in more homes and businesses. But how energy efficient are they? Are they a good investment and can they save you money?   In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the energy efficiency of dehumidifiers to help you if you are considering buying or renting one.   Why Use a Dehumidifier?   Dehumidifiers extract excessive humidity from the air, and this has many benefits.   Humidity can be uncomfortable for people using the room. It can also lead to unpleasant odours and...

25th October 2023By For Businesses, , Read more...
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Budget-Friendly Heating Solutions: Why Heater Hire Makes Sense

With Winter nearly upon us once again, and in the midst of a cost of living crisis, thoughts turn to ways to save money while still keeping warm during the cold months ahead. Keeping warm isn’t a luxury and is important for staff morale and wellbeing. But the cost of fuel means that more businesses are trying to find ways to keep their staff warm and their premises inviting without breaking the bank. That is why portable heaters are a...

16th October 2023By For Businesses, Read more...
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How to Dry Out a Basement: A Comprehensive Guide

For homes and businesses with a basement or cellar, dampness can have a pernicious effect on the structure of the building and on the health of anyone who lives or works in these areas. Dampness occurs because the basement or cellar is below the ground level and in proximity to the soil. It is the result of: Water seepage due to the fact that basements are usually below the water table. When the ground is saturated, water can seep through...

4th September 2023By For Businesses, Read more...
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Beat the Heat: Top Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

Summer is here, and if you haven’t already, there’s a good chance you’ll be switching on the air conditioner soon. You want it to work efficiently to keep you cool and fresh all summer long – and that means you’ll need to carry out some regular maintenance. Fortunately, air conditioner maintenance is quite straightforward, so let’s take a look at some of the most important things you’ll need to do.   Replace the Air Filters The first thing to do is check the air filters regularly....

1st August 2023By For Businesses, Read more...
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Evaporative Coolers: The Environmentally Friendly Way to Keep Cool

In previous blog posts, we have discussed climate change and how this may impact your businesses in terms of preparing for weather extremes such as heat, cold or extreme rainfall. To maintain productivity and the health of your staff you may need to consider augmenting how you cool or heat your business during climate extremes. Air conditioner or air cooler? In the summer months, when heat extremes make working challenging indoors, air conditioners, fans, and evaporative coolers can be used to bring...

2nd June 2023By For Businesses, Read more...
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The Hidden Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution: What You Need to Know

Indoor air pollution is something that affects many homes and businesses, and it refers to the presence of pollutants that we breathe in while indoors. Here are some of the hidden dangers you should know about. Respiratory Problems One of the more serious potential dangers posed by air pollution is the risk of respiratory problems. People with asthma, allergies and respiratory illnesses can all be affected by air pollution. This is especially true for the elderly and young or those who have compromised...

4th April 2023By News, , , Read more...
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Seven Simple Steps to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution in Your Home or Office

We all spend a lot of time indoors, whether that’s at home or at work. But indoor air pollution can be a problem, affecting our health, causing discomfort and even having an impact on productivity in the office. Here are seven quick steps you can take to reduce indoor air pollution today. 1. Let Some Fresh Air In One of the simplest steps you can take is to open the windows and let fresh air flow through the building. Fresh air circulating will...

7th March 2023By For Homes, Read more...

Best Heating Solutions for Your Workplace

Winter is finally on the way out, but the cold weather will be with us for some time yet. And in Scotland and the UK, we all know you can have cool mornings and evenings at almost any time of the year. As such, it’s important to have a good heating solution in your workplace and if you are budget-conscious then finding the right heater is even more important. This is especially true in the winter and early spring, but you...

31st January 2023By For Businesses, Read more...
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How Businesses Can Prepare for Climate Changes

The climate is changing. As global warming worsens, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly commonplace in the UK and worldwide, from flooding to heat waves to extreme cold during the winter. We can all do our bit for climate change, and businesses have an important role to play. But there is another side to consider. You need to prepare for more extreme weather events to ensure the comfort of your employees and customers and create a more productive environment. There are several...

13th January 2023By For Businesses, , , Read more...

When to Use a Humidifier and Why?

While many people use dehumidifiers in the summer to reduce the humidity in the air, humidifiers are also useful in many situations – especially in the winter when the air can become too dry. But what exactly are humidifiers, and why should you use one in your home or workplace? We’ll take a closer look in this article. What Are Humidifiers? Humidifiers are appliances that use technology to increase the level of humidity in the room, helping to improve the air quality. The amount...

2nd December 2022By For Businesses, For Homes, Read more...