ATMOX Tom’s Blog
Common Myths About Attic Ventilation
Common myths about attic ventilation often lead homeowners to believe it's only necessary for heat control in summer. However, moisture is the real concern in the attic. Attic moisture control is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of home...
What is Good Air in Your Crawl Space?
In last month's blog, you learned just how essential proper ventilation is to maintaining a home environment that’s both comfortable and healthy. You explored the concept of good air quality in the home and saw how stale air, excess moisture, and lingering...
What is Good Air in Your Home?
When we think about health and well-being, indoor air quality often takes a backseat to diet and exercise. However, the air we breathe inside our homes plays a pivotal role in our overall health. Understanding what “good air” means, why it matters, and how to...
Ventilation Mistakes in the Attic
Proper attic ventilation is crucial for maintaining a healthy and energy-efficient home. By addressing common attic ventilation mistakes, homeowners can prevent moisture and heat-related issues that can lead to costly repairs and increased energy bills. Let's...
How ATMOX Makes Your Dehumidifier More Effective
Moisture control is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy crawl space. Excessive moisture can lead to mold growth, wood rot, and even structural damage to your home. In some areas of the US, the dehumidifiers are often being used to reduce excess moisture in a...
ATMOX Crawl Space Logic
ATMOX delivers a system of products that combines controls, sensors, circulation fans, intake/exhaust fans and dehumidifiers to provide a long-term approach to mitigating moisture while optimizing air quality in a home's crawl space. For installers of ATMOX, a...
Efflorescence in a Crawl Space
Efflorescence is more than just a cosmetic issue in crawl spaces—it's a sign of underlying water problems that could potentially lead to significant structural damage. If you’ve noticed a white, powdery substance on your crawl space walls or floors, you’re...
How Many Watts?
Take the Quiz to Test Your Home Appliance Energy Savvy! Welcome to the ultimate home appliance energy quiz! Ever wonder how many watts your household appliances use? Knowing the wattage of common devices can help you save on your electricity bill and make more...
Weather Changes
Climate change is a pressing global issue with far-reaching consequences. Its impact on weather pattern changes is becoming increasingly evident across the United States. One notable effect is the increase in heavy rainfall events and flooding incidents in many...
Stack Effect in Crawl Spaces
The stack effect is a phenomenon that occurs in buildings due to the buoyancy of warm air. As air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, creating a pressure differential that drives air movement within the structure. In homes with crawl spaces, the stack...
Impact of Stack Effect on Attics
The stack effect is a natural occurrence in buildings caused by the difference in indoor and outdoor air temperature and pressure. As warm air rises in your home, it creates a pressure difference, drawing in cooler air to replace it. This process leads to air...
What is an Ice Dam?
Ice dam formations are all too prevalent in many Northern climates in the United States. As soon as your roof has snow and ice accumulation for an extended period of time, your home could be susceptible to ice dams. Many factors can contribute to this issue, but...