What’s the job of an HVAC air filter and how do you know your air filter is right for the job? While your furnace or air conditioner is running, all the air inside your home passes through the HVAC filter. Why Filtration Matters Indoor air contains airborne particulates, seen and unseen. Dust is a catch-all […]
HVAC Air Filter Ratings Decoded
Buying the right air filter is critical to keep you HVAC system running properly, but deciphering industry acronyms and ratings can make it difficult to know which filter you need. MERV and HEPA are the two most common HVAC air filter terms you’ll hear, and here’s a brief guide on what they mean.
How to Breathe Easier With Less Household Dust and Higher IAQ
Smog control may be the main environmental worry for Dayton’s many aerospace firms, but for most area home owners, dust reduction is the fastest way to improve IAQ (indoor air quality).
Whole-House Air Cleaners: Additions to Your HVAC System that Help Your Entire Home
Today’s well-insulated, tightly closed homes offer energy efficiency but also will trap pollutants, resulting in indoor pollution levels much higher than outdoor air. Since eliminating all the sources of indoor pollution can be impossible, the use of whole-house air cleaners offers an alternative that will significantly improve your indoor air quality (IAQ). Whole-house air cleaners […]
Allergies? HEPA Filters Can Help, but Are They the Best Choice for Your Dayton Home?
If you’re an allergy sufferer, summer can be especially difficult, especially if pollen counts are high. Dayton boasts one of the worst averages for those who suffer from allergies, with a score of 88.3 from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Get Answers To Your Furnace Filter Questions Here
The air filter is an important item to remember when it comes to maintaining the life and efficiency of your furnace. Here’s a quick guide to common furnace filter questions.
Four HVAC Terms Homeowners Should Know
You may have seen acronyms such as AFUE, MERV and SEER printed on home heating or cooling products. These are efficiency ratings that the industry has devised to provide you with a way to compare the equipment you’re considering. You will also notice that some contractors are certified by NATE, which is actually another comparison […]
