April 17, 2018
Local news and weather reports broadcast air quality alerts when pollutants build to unhealthy levels outdoors, which helps sensitive groups avoid exposure to bad air. Unfortunately there’s no good way to get such alerts for your home, especially for VOCs (volatile organic compounds) whose side effects may be more serious than polluted outdoor air.
December 1, 2023
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a focal point for health and comfort in residential and commercial spaces, mainly due to global health concerns. The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is a significant component of IAQ management. This system—often the backbone of building climate control—has evolved to include various technologies like air purifiers, …
December 5, 2022
Paraffin candles (and other options) aren’t good for indoor air quality. We cover the relation of air pollution candle filters in your home.
October 29, 2021
Preventing coil corrosion in an HVAC unit can extend the lifespan of the HVAC unit and save homeowners money.
January 26, 2021
Furniture can impact system performance and air quality in your house. Here are a few examples of HVAC effects caused by furniture.
July 1, 2020
From musty to chemical scents, learn the meaning of HVAC odors and solutions to restore your comfort and protect your family from heath and safety hazards.
February 8, 2020
It’s Air Quality Awareness Week! This annual EPA-sponsored event is meant to promote the value of clean air and how to make it better wherever you are. When resting, the average adult breathes about 11,600 quarts of air daily. Everything that’s in the air goes into your lungs where it affects your health.
September 4, 2019
UV (ultraviolet) lights do a remarkable job at improving air quality indoors with little effort on your part. These light bulbs mimic a spectrum of sunshine that acts as a disinfectant for bacteria, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The UV lights clean by reducing their populations. When the organic materials are exposed to the …
Continue reading “How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights”
July 26, 2019
Your exercise room or home gym offers an ideal way to get in shape for better health. To maximize your benefits, you probably took a lot of care choosing equipment, and make regular workouts a priority. Another top concern should be the air quality in your home gym, since it can directly affect your health …
February 19, 2019
Air purification technology can be a real help in improving your home’s indoor air quality. But how do you know if you’re getting the benefits your air purifier is supposed to deliver? How do you know when it’s not working as well as it should, and that it needs some maintenance?
