As summer comes around, we all love to enjoy our favorite BBQs, bonfires, and fireworks shows. However, with these fun activities come risks, such as increased fire hazards. During the summer months, fire departments receive more calls due to fireworks, grilling, and outdoor burning accidents. However, knowing and avoiding some common fire risks can help prevent a disastrous outcome.  In [...]

Spring is here, meaning it’s time to open the windows and let some fresh air in. After months spent cooped up indoors, a change of perspective can do wonders for both your physical and mental health. But what about air quality? Stale air inside a home or business can contain allergens, dust, mold spores, and other pollutants that can cause [...]

As temperatures drop, the use of fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters increases. While these are great sources of warmth, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. Here are a few tips to help you keep your family safe this winter and ensure your home is properly heated.  Inspect Heating Equipment Regularly  It’s important to check [...]

The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin-spice lattes are being served at your favorite coffee shop, and the air has taken on a crispness that makes you want to layer up in sweaters and scarves when you head out the door in the morning.  It’s fall — the perfect time to get your house or business squeaky clean so it feels [...]

If mold spreads throughout your home for long periods, it could mean some serious potential damage for both your house and your family’s health. A popular misconception about mold is that it’s seasonal — that somehow the problem disappears once warmer seasons are gone.  It’s essential for your safety that you treat this and so many other myths with a [...]

For many people, the air we breathe indoors is even more important than what we breathe outdoors. With pollution and other factors increasing year after year, it’s no wonder that indoor air quality has become a major concern for those who spend most of their time in enclosed spaces. Indoor air can be five to ten times worse than outdoor [...]

Fall is finally here! And as the cooler weather settles in, your air conditioners are no longer needed. Your HVAC system will be going through many changes as you head into colder months, so now is the perfect time to make sure that everything is in order before you switch it.   And the team here at Steamatic is ready to break down [...]

One of the most unfortunate parts about water damage is that many homeowners don’t even realize they are facing an issue until it’s too late and has spread. Water can cause problems with your foundation, plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation. And we’ve seen our fair share of rainy days here in North Haven, CT— especially recently. So, you can trust [...]

We’ve all heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same holds for your air ducts. It’s better to catch any problems early and fix them before they become significant issues! Stay aware of your surroundings and keep in mind the last time your ducts had a proper cleaning done. All in all, watch [...]

Air ducts are the central pathway for heating and cooling in your home. When they’re dirty, it’s not just an inconvenience—it can be dangerous to your health! Every year, hundreds of thousands of homes are infected with various illnesses and bacteria due to dirty air ducts. This can lead to an increase in allergies, respiratory problems, asthma attacks, headaches, and [...]