Posts Tagged “airborne contaminants”
HVAC systems have filters that help to pull dust, debris, and pollutants out of the air. This is partly to improve the air quality in your home, and partly to protect the inner workings of your HVAC system itself. The filter is relatively unimposing and inexpensive, and it serves a crucial role in the continued […]Read More
You might be surprised to learn how much a simple air filter (of the right type) in a residential heating and cooling system can improve heating and cooling efficiency and performance as well as indoor air quality. If you buy the right filter for your needs and make sure it’s replaced on a regular basis, […]Read More
If you suffer from allergies or have family members who do, the best way to address the issue is to reduce exposure to the substances that trigger allergic reactions. This can take several forms, including favoring hardwood floors over carpeting, keeping the house tightly sealed during allergy season, minimizing your exposure to outside pets, replacing […]Read More
Spring is in the air, which is poetic and evocative, though not always a good thing, especially if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer with springtime allergies every year. Fortunately, nobody is defenseless from this common malady. You can take a number of effective steps to eliminate and/or avoid allergy triggers. Follow these […]Read More
Does your home’s central cooling and heating system need a duct cleaning? That’s not an easy question, and depends on several factors in your home. They can range from when’s the last time your ducts were cleaned to how many dogs and cats you own. However, if any of several factors apply in your home, […]Read More
Modern homes, with their tight construction and greater focus on energy efficiency, allow homeowners to save on energy bills. However, this has a downside: An airtight home also tends to trap airborne pollutants that in a “looser” home will find ways to escape the home’s outer envelope. These contaminants can accumulate and threaten the health […]Read More
Hardly anything’s as easy to take for granted as the air filter in your forced-air heating and cooling system. But that’s a mistake, since your furnace or AC filter serves an essential function in the operation of that system. Not changing a dirty filter could shorten the life of your equipment, or lead to a preventable heater […]Read More
