Paraffin candles (and other options) aren’t good for indoor air quality. We cover the relation of air pollution candle filters in your home.
Are Candles Bad for Your Home’s Air?
Are Candles Bad for Your Home’s Air?
December 5, 2022
Why Should You Choose a Variable-Speed Air Handler?
Why Should You Choose a Variable-Speed Air Handler?
October 15, 2021
Variable-speed air handlers can save money, reduce noise, reduce humidity, improve air quality, and make a home more comfortable.
Home Scents: Using Essential Oils in Your Air Filter
Home Scents: Using Essential Oils in Your Air Filter
April 14, 2021
As a homeowner, you probably have to contend with stale air and odors when you’re running the HVAC and your home is closed up tight. You could use air fresheners, but those can result in a chemical smell. Alternatively, you could burn candles, but then there’s the risk of a fire. If you’re looking for …
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How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Florida
How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Florida
March 3, 2021
A power outage in the Orlando area presents hazards and challenges, but when you prepare it’s a lot easier to get through.
How Does Furniture Affect Your HVAC?
How Does Furniture Affect Your HVAC?
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.
How to Celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week as a Homeowner
How to Celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week as a Homeowner
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.
Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
December 18, 2019
It’s well known that smoking tobacco indoors pollutes a home’s air supply with numerous chemicals and carcinogens. What about the new trend of vaping electronic cigarettes that’s touted as a less hazardous alternative? If you’re concerned about air quality in your home, it’s important to know what’s in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes, and the …
How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
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 …
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IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
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 …
Is Your Air Purifier Broken?
Is Your Air Purifier Broken?
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?