Air Quality Articles
Failure to clean. Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your , home. The leading cause of dryer fires is the failure to clean the appliance, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The organization says failure to clean sparked 26 percent of dryer fires annually from 2014 to 2018 in the U.S.…
These days, you cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. News headlines, seasonal illnesses, and heightened awareness of indoor environments have made many homeowners rethink what “clean air” really means inside their homes. Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of…
Some like it hot! Others, not so much. If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system. A zone control system—or HVAC zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your home needs at the…
Spring is a time of renewal, but for millions of homeowners, it’s also the season of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Trees and grass are prominent springtime culprits, letting pollen loose into the air and on surfaces—and if we’re not careful—into our homes. We track it indoors, let it in through open windows…
Air ducts, the hidden heart of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, distribute conditioned air into your living spaces. Your conditioned air can travel through clean, sanitized, and deodorized air ducts. Or it can travel through ductwork encrusted with dirt, dust, and mold. Which air would you prefer to breathe in your ,…