Posts Tagged “Indoor air quality”
Cincinnati’s hot and humid summers can strain your air conditioning system, affecting performance, efficiency and comfort. Here’s how our local climate impacts your AC: 1. It has to work harder High humidity makes your AC work harder to cool and dehumidify your residence. Running longer leads to more wear and tear, potentially shortening the system’s […]Read More
As a homeowner, there are a lot of things to remember to do every year to keep your house in good shape. Some can be ignored for a time, but annual air conditioning maintenance is not one of them. If you join Jansen Heating & Cooling’s Maintenance Club, you don’t have to remember when it’s […]Read More
Creating the ideal home environment includes managing humidity and ventilation. Your home’s air can be filtered and cleaned to limit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pollutants. At Jansen Heating & Cooling, we sell and install a range of indoor air quality products to give customers next-level comfort: Whole home air purifiers Room air purifiers Humidifiers […]Read More
Home heating can present unique challenges based on various factors such as climate, home design and individual needs. At Jansen Heating & Cooling, we been finding solutions to pesky heating problems in your part of town for over seven decades. Located on the north side of Greater Cincinnati near I-275, we can get to most […]Read More
A dirty air filter can cause issues with your furnace and lead to compromised performance and efficiency. Here are the primary ways a dirty air filter can lead to problems: Reduced Airflow: As the air filter collects dust, dirt and debris over time, it becomes clogged. This obstruction restricts the flow of air through the […]Read More
A furnace UV light, also known as a UV-C (ultraviolet-C) germicidal light or UV air purifier, is designed to improve indoor air quality. It uses ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew. These microorganisms may be present in the air or on the surfaces of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air […]Read More
&Don’t make the mistake of assuming the standard air filter installed in your forced-air cooling or heating system will take care of all the air-quality concerns in your home. This is especially the case if you have family members – or yourself – who are vulnerable to allergies and respiratory issues, or your home has […]Read More
Winter doesn’t have a lot of attractions if you’re not a fan of sledding, skiing or snowmen, but when it comes to indoor comfort, the reduced humidity is a big plus. However, even that benefit isn’t unalloyed, with dry indoor air carrying its own set of disadvantages. Cool air holds less moisture than warm air, […]Read More
The standard instruction for homeowners on the frequency with which they should inspect the air filter in their forced-air heating and cooling system is to do it monthly. But that’s a very general recommendation and may differ based on a variety of factors, including climate, amount of usage, health concerns and more. The main goal, […]Read More
Any HVAC technician will tell you that the most common mistake homeowners make with regard to their forced-air heating and cooling system is neglecting to check and change the system’s air filter. The irony is that there’s nothing technical or difficult about this task – you pull the filter out of its slot and if […]Read More
