Polluted air can happen anywhere. And those pollutants don’t just come from dust, dirt, pollen, or pet dander. Smoke, VOCs, and the fumes from aerosolized products can affect your home’s IAQ as well. So if you have been worried… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Air Quality’
5 Easy Ways to Remove Nasty Particulates from Your Home’s Air Supply
How healthy is the air inside of your home? Indoor air quality is something that is often overlooked. That’s because it’s so easy to assume that allergens, pathogens, and other contaminants only exist outside. How could they infiltrate your home?… Read More
The Truth About the Humidifiers You Use in Your Home
Spring allergy season can make you miserable. Even though you expect the days to be sunny and warm, there’s the fact that Maryland’s weather tends to be moody. That’s one of the reasons why humidifiers are so popular. Let’s suppose… Read More
Addressing Air Quality Concerns Regarding Ordinary Household Products
Spring cleaning season is upon us! Part of the transition from winter to spring involves the spreading of pesticides. Obviously, while that can benefit your lawn, it’s not the best for your health. Likewise, greenhouse gases could be affecting… Read More
The Merits of Using a Heat Recovery Ventilator to Improve Your Home’s IAQ
Allergy-sufferers are well-too-aware of the perils of poor air quality. Whether the culprits are dust, dirt, bacteria, pet dander, coughing, sneezing, congestion, or post-nasal drip, they can make you miserable. The good news is that you don’t have to put… Read More
HVAC Questions: Exploring Ductless Mini-Split Systems
Many homeowners will have pressing questions about their HVAC system. And that is to be expected, especially considering how there are so many different types of heating and cooling systems available. Now that the main thrust of the holiday season… Read More
The Importance of Keeping Track of Your Indoor Air Quality
Did you know that indoor air quality can be a bigger indicator of health than outdoor air quality? Since adults spend more and more time inside every year, bad air quality indoors can take a serious toll on your health. That being… Read More
Your HVAC System and Your Sleep Schedule
For most homeowners, it’s tricky to diagnose HVAC system malfunction. Did you know that there are many ways your HVAC could be affecting your sleeping? If you’re uncomfortable at night, then trying adjusting your HVAC system settings– this can be even more… Read More
4 Different Kinds of Air Filters
You should change the air filters in your home. Depending on how heavily you use your AC unit, this could be every month, every three months, or even every two weeks. Your home’s HVAC system needs plenty of upkeep to… Read More
Is there Such a Thing as Too Much Air Conditioning?
It’s summer on the East Coast, which means temperatures are soaring and humidity is high. During this time of year, everyone is using their air conditioning more than ever. The high heat and humidity can be quite uncomfortable, but did… Read More