Posts Tagged “Indoor air quality”
The most common issue that arises from defective ductwork is energy loss, but another problem that arises from bad ducts, one that most people aren’t aware of – is an erosion in indoor air quality. There are four distinct ways that defective ducts can impair air quality: Dirty air can infiltrate into loose or leaky […]Read More
If your home has special air-quality concerns, don’t make the mistake of concluding that changing your air filter on a regular basis will be enough to clean the indoor air. The standard air filter in your forced-air, central cooling or heating system likely is only sifting out the largest airborne particulates, unless you’re using a […]Read More
A lot of homeowners spend a ton of effort, time and money filtering and purifying their indoor air. Yet, even the best HVAC contractors in Cincinnati don’t always recommend one of the simplest ways to purify the air inside their home – houseplants. While all plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, some varieties of […]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
Three main factors combine (or not) in your home to determine the comfort level of you and other occupants. If those factors can be managed correctly, you’ll have a comfortable home. If not, you need to get to work to correct the situation. While other things can affect comfort, the three main factors are temperature […]Read More
It might be hard to believe, but studies have shown that the air inside your home is likely dirtier than the air just outside the door, and that’s even if you live in an urban area. With people spending as much as 90 percent of their time indoors, most of it in their own homes, […]Read More
