Archive for the ‘Air Quality’ Category
When the fall season rolls around, your family will spend more time indoors keeping warm. With your windows and doors shut more, it creates the perfect storm for unwanted air pollutants. Understanding the many reasons why your indoor air quality may suffer in the fall can allow you to better prevent these from happening in […]
How to Manage Air Pollutants in Your Home
August 19th, 2021 by Emily Mixter
Air pollution is risky to your health and that of your household. It can cause various health problems due to the dust, bacteria, and mold accumulated in some parts of your home. This is why you need to implement various strategies to manage air pollution and keep your home safe. Open Your Windows Often Proper […]
How To Test, Measure, and Improve Indoor Air Quality
July 22nd, 2021 by Emily Mixter
Indoor air quality is something that you may not become overly concerned with until you run into a problem. When you experience poor indoor air quality, you’ll notice that your allergies are more severe when you’re at home. If you have an upper respiratory illness, it’s more common to experience symptoms when your indoor air […]
A/C Tips for Pet Owners
May 10th, 2021 by Emily Mixter
Having pets in your home can provide you with a great sense of companionship. However, your pets can also cause some unnecessary problems with your HVAC air conditioning system. As a homeowner with pets, it’s important that you practice these helpful tips to ensure the overall health of your HVAC air conditioning system and your […]
Air Conditioning and Allergies: What You Need to Know
April 8th, 2021 by Emily Mixter
Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans throughout various times of the year. However, it’s actually allergens or “triggers” that cause issues with sneezing, watery eyes, and other common allergy symptoms. But did you know your air conditioning system can also play a role in the presence of allergens in your home? It’s Not Your […]
How HVAC Maintenance Can Save Your Holiday Plans
November 9th, 2020 by Emily Mixter
The holidays are an exciting and fun time that is meant to be spent with your loved ones. When you plan to travel to another city, it’s easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of packing for the holidays. But as you get ready for your time away from home, you need to […]
Over the years, researchers have managed to look into how air pollution may affect pregnancy. Some consequences include low birth weight and premature birth. As the child grows, they may experience issues such as elevated blood pressure. Poor indoor air quality may affect pregnancy in the following ways: Low Birth Weight A full-term newborn baby […]
One of the easiest but most often forgotten maintenance chore is replacing our home’s HVAC filters. These filters are vital to maintaining our health and keeping our HVAC systems running effectively and efficiently. Perhaps you may now be wondering about the different types of filters and what they can filter to replace the ones you […]
With summer rapidly approaching, you are probably thinking of those higher air conditioner energy bills. Did you know that using your HVAC system wisely could save you money when the bill arrives? We want you to know that you can run your air conditioning system more efficiently and effectively with a few tricks. The following […]
The indoor air quality in your home may not be something that you think about often. However, with the amount of time that your family spends indoors, it’s vital that you have high-quality air to avoid allergens and pollutants that can cause fatigue, allergies, and headaches. With the assistance of the iWave-R, you can ensure […]