Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Air Quality’
8 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Breathe Easy
Indoor air quality is a crucial facet of overall health and well-being, which often goes overlooked. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, even in large, industrialized cities. This can have significant implications, considering the average person spends approximately 90% of their…
Read MoreHow Do I Purify the Air in My Apartment? A Simple Guide
Do you ever feel like your air is stale and polluted? According to data from the EPA, 96% of homes have at least one type of indoor air quality issue and most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, where the air quality is 5 times as polluted than outdoors. Fortunately, there are many…
Read MoreDo Your Evaporator Coils Need Cleaned?
An essential component of your HVAC system that many people don’t think about is the evaporator coils. If you neglect them, you may experience some serious problems with your air conditioner. Which is why you should know when it’s time to have your evaporator coils cleaned. Located in the indoor unit. The evaporator coils consist…
Read MoreThe Importance of Humidity Control in Alabama Homes
As a homeowner in Alabama, it’s important to be aware of the impact that humidity levels can have on the indoor air quality and health of your household. High humidity levels can not only make living spaces feel uncomfortable and stuffy, but can also lead to serious issues such as mold growth, wood rot, warped…
Read MoreHow Often to Change Furnace Filters in 2023
As we start to approach mid 2023, now is the perfect time to start thinking about taking care of your home’s furnace and making sure it continues to run smoothly throughout the rest of the year. One important part of that process is knowing when and how often you should change your furnace filter. In…
Read MoreIs A Furnace Tune Up Worth It?
Are you ready for the cold winter months ahead and wondering if a furnace tune-up is worth it? In this article, we’re going to discuss what goes into a furnace tune-up, the benefits of regular maintenance, and whether or not it’s worth investing in annually. Let’s dive right in and find out! Is Furnace Cleaning…
Read More7 Common Air Duct Problems
Air conditioners and furnaces circulate air throughout our homes by way of a network of supply and return ducts. Which is great, but over time, these ducts can develop problems that affect the quality of the indoor air we breathe as well as the efficiency of our HVAC systems. With an estimated 90% of time…
Read MoreMini Split AC Vs. Central Air, Which One is Right for You
According to the Energy Information Association, 87 percent of residences in the US have air conditioning. However, many of those homes have the wrong AC unit for their needs! When it comes time to install or replace your home’s air conditioning system, you have a lot of choices to make. How big should your system be?…
Read MoreCan a Furnace Cause Carbon Monoxide: Here is Everything You Need to Know
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think too much about your furnace until something goes wrong. And while furnaces are typically reliable, they can occasionally cause problems, including carbon monoxide poisoning. So how can a furnace cause carbon monoxide? Let’s find out. If you’re worried that your furnace might be causing carbon monoxide…
Read MoreWhat is Crawl Space Encapsulation & Do I need it For My Home
About 15% of new homes built have a crawl space. If your home is one that has a crawl space built into it, it’s probably not an area that you visit very often and it is often thought of as dirty and creepy. However, it doesn’t have to be that way and that’s where crawl…
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