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Carbon Monoxide Awareness: Protecting Your Family Year-Round

Carbon monoxide is often called the silent killer because it's colorless, odorless, and impossible to detect without the proper equipment. Yet many homeowners don't realize how many potential sources of carbon monoxide exist inside and around their homes. In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa sits down with Louise Keller, National Training Manager at UEI Test Instruments, to discuss carbon monoxide safety, common misconceptions, and the simple steps every homeowner can take to protect their family. Louise explains where carbon monoxide comes from, why every home should have a carbon monoxide alarm, the limitations of standard detectors, and how low-level exposure can affect both people and pets. The conversation also covers garage safety, generators, gas appliances, boating, ice fishing shelters, and other surprising sources of carbon monoxide that many homeowners overlook. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or property manager, this episode offers valuable information that could help keep your household safe year-round. * What carbon monoxide is and why it's dangerous * Common sources of carbon monoxide in and around the home * Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure * Why standard CO alarms may not detect low-level exposure * Garage and vehicle safety tips * Generator safety best practices * Protecting children and pets from carbon monoxide risks * How HVAC professionals test for carbon monoxide * Carbon monoxide alarm maintenance and replacement tips 🎙️ Home Comfort Zone Podcast is brought to you by All Comfort Services, proudly serving the Madison, Wisconsin area with heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality solutions. http://www.allcomfortservices.com #HomeComfortZone #CarbonMonoxideSafety #HomeownerTips #UEITestInstruments #AllComfortServices #HomeSafety #HVAC #FamilySafety In This Episode:

Planning Ahead: How Venting Standards Could Affect Future Furnace Replacements

In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa welcomes Carlos Albelo from IPEX USA to discuss an important but often overlooked part of your home's heating system: furnace venting. As building codes and industry standards continue to evolve, homeowners are hearing more about UL 1738 venting systems and what they may mean for future furnace installations and home improvement projects. Carlos explains what UL 1738 is, why it was developed, how Wisconsin's recent commercial code changes fit into the conversation, and what homeowners should consider when replacing equipment or finishing a basement. This episode is designed to help homeowners better understand their options, ask informed questions, and plan for the future without getting lost in technical jargon. Topics discussed: • What UL 1738 means • Why venting standards are changing • Wisconsin commercial code updates • Residential considerations and future trends • Planning ahead for remodeling projects • Replacing venting systems during equipment upgrades • Questions homeowners should ask their HVAC contractor Whether you're replacing a furnace, planning a renovation, or simply interested in learning more about how your home's systems work, this episode offers practical insights from an industry expert. Guest: Carlos Albelo Regional Sales Manager IPEX USA All Comfort Services is an employee-owned heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company in Madison, Wisconsin http://www.allcomfortservices.com

Lennox Feel The Love Interview with Troy Schaefer

🎙️ What started as a small idea in Wisconsin has grown into a North American movement of giving back. In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa Girardi from All Comfort Services talks with Lennox Territory Manager Troy Schaefer about the Lennox Feel The Love program, an initiative that provides donated heating and cooling systems to deserving families and community members in need. Troy shares how the program began in 2009, how nominations work, and why contractors across the U.S. and Canada continue to rally around this life-changing event each October. From veterans and teachers to coaches and volunteers, Feel The Love celebrates people who spend their lives helping others. With more than 2,300 installations completed and over $12.6 million in donated equipment and materials, this program continues to make a lasting impact in communities everywhere. Learn how you can nominate someone deserving at: 🌐 www.feelthelove.com All Comfort Services is an employee-owned heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company in Madison, Wisconsin http://www.allcomfortservices.com #FeelTheLove #Lennox #HVAC #GivingBack #HomeComfortZonePodcast #AllComfortServices

Project Home

Project Home has been helping Wisconsin homeowners stay safe, comfortable, and energy efficient for more than 55 years. In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa talks with Adam Weisse, Executive Director of Project Home, about the nonprofit’s weatherization assistance programs, emergency heating repair services, home rehabilitation programs, and community partnerships. They discuss: • Energy assistance and weatherization programs • Emergency furnace repair and replacement • Minor and major home repair options • Income qualification guidelines • Housing stability in Dane County Wisconsin • Community partnerships and workforce development • Why homeowners should explore available assistance programs If you’ve ever wondered what help may be available for home repairs or energy efficiency upgrades in Wisconsin, this episode is packed with valuable information and local resources. Learn more at: https://www.projecthomewi.org [https://www.projecthomewi.org] All Comfort Services is an employee owned residential and commercial heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company service the greater Madison Wisconsin area for over 50 years.

Saving One of Dane County’s Last Family Farms | Bloomin’ Farm Cooperative Story

Bloomin’ Farm Cooperative in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. What started as a simple act—giving away flowers in honor of his mother—grew into a powerful vision: creating a community-owned farm designed to last for the next 100 years. Stan shares his journey from CEO to first-time farmer, the inspiration behind the cooperative model, and how this farm is becoming a place for connection, celebration, and community—from flower gardens and hayrides to holiday events and beyond. You’ll also learn how the co-op works, what it means to be a member-owner, and why protecting local farmland matters now more than ever. “This is one of the last great family farms… and you can be part of it.” 🌼 Whether you love local businesses, community stories, or just a good Midwest success story, this episode is full of inspiration and heart.