When you think about pets and air quality, you probably think of hair and dander in the air aggravating your allergies. However, you’re not the only one in your home who needs clean air. Your furry friends breathe too. Here’s how to improve your living situation when it comes to pets and air quality.
Is It Good to Have a Winter Humidifier in Your Home?
You probably would never think of getting a humidifier in our damp summers, when the relative humidity in our homes is fairly high, but what about during the winter? This is the time of year that we turn on the furnace and dry out our homes to the point where we’re downright uncomfortable. An ideal […]
How to Maximize the Air Circulation in Your House
Adequate indoor air circulation is important any time of year, but it’s particularly crucial during the winter. As homes have become more tightly sealed and energy efficient, a healthy and comfortable indoor environment depends on keeping air moving. Where indoor air circulation is not adequate, living spaces stagnate and temperature consistency is difficult to maintain: […]
Dust and IAQ: Do They Affect Each Other?
Most of us think of our homes as safe refuges for clean air when compared to outside air, with its dust, allergens, and chemical vapors. But the fact is, new-home construction is much tighter than it used to be, and that means the air inside the home is staler than in the days when homes […]
Know If Your Home Has a Healthy Humidity Level
Ohio can get pretty humid, especially in the summer. When the air gets too wet and muggy, it can lead to a variety of problems, from general discomfort to health issues to mold and mildew. Here’s how to maintain a healthy humidity level in your home, as well as some signs that your home’s humidity […]
Know Which HVAC Test Questions to Ask Ahead of a Tech Visit
Some pieces of HVAC information are highly beneficial when it comes to easy maintenance and energy savings. And what better time to get such information than during an HVAC service visit from your technician? Be ready to ask the following HVAC test questions to understand your heating and cooling system better.
Learn the Ins and Outs of Air Purifier Science
Indoor air quality is of utmost importance — particularly for allergy and asthma sufferers. Your HVAC system filters out some contaminants, but if you really want clean air, you need an air purifier. How do they work? What do they do? Here’s a look at air purifier science.
What Happens When Mold Gets Into Your HVAC Unit?
Mold can establish a colony in just about any area of your home, including your HVAC equipment. When you consider the fact that your HVAC system circulates air to every room, you’ll realize how much of a problem mold can be if it’s lurking in your system. Let’s walk you through the dangers of HVAC […]
Your HVAC Unit Depends on a Clean Attic
When was the last time you cleaned your attic? It’s easy to overlook, particularly if you don’t go up there much. However, it’s an important task that should be performed regularly. In fact, did you know that a clean attic can improve your HVAC system’s performance and keep your house comfortable? Here’s how a clean […]
The Science Behind Air Filters and How They Work
HVAC air filters work double-duty in your home protecting HVAC equipment and ensuring you have clean indoor air quality (IAQ). That’s a tall order to fill for such a modest device, but there is air filter science behind it all. Here’s what to know to help you select the right HVAC and IAQ devices for […]
