Keep Humidity out of Your Home In the Winter
When the winter months arrive, you might notice seasonal changes in your home such as condensation forming on the windows. Unlike other areas of the country, the Pacific Northwest tends to become more humid during the winter due to our famously wet weather. By knowing how humid your home is and how to control it, […]
Controlling Indoor Air Quality [Infographic]
Indoor air quality is one of the single most important factors for maintaining good health at home and at work. Given that we spend almost 90% of our lives indoors, it’s important to consider the air we breathe and what might be contaminating it. This infographic illustrates what makes good IAQ so important, the problems […]
The Health Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality
With environmental concerns, outdoor air pollution gets a lot of media attention. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the level of pollutants in indoor air can be two to five times higher than the levels found outside. The agency lists polluted indoor air is one of the top public environmental health risks. As […]
Benefits of Wireless Zone Sensors for Commercial Buildings
In today’s digital age, wireless communication technology is a staple found throughout every industry. Those in facilities management are equipping new and existing structures with building automation system (BAS) solutions that use wireless zone sensors equipped with direct digital control (DDC) technologies. These devices monitor and communicate with various building systems, such as commercial heating […]
Duct Cleaning to Improve Your Home and Health [Infographic]
When you think of pollution, you probably think of smoggy city air, not the air in your home. In fact, 87% of American homeowners don’t know that pollution may be worse in their homes than outside. Fortunately, professional duct cleaning helps rid the air of dirt and pollen, making it a much healthier environment. Find […]
Which is cleaner, the air in your home or outside air?
I’ve been with AAA Heating and Cooling for 17 years and have specialized in dealing with indoor air quality issues. Last month I talked about the fact that I can control my indoor environment but not the outdoor environment. This month I’d like to talk about the difference in air quality between indoor air and […]
Is Indoor Air Making You Sick?
If there is one thing that all of us take for granted, it’s the air we breathe. But is it making you sick? We have all heard of sick people, but what about sick buildings? They do exist and you may even be working in one right now! Sick buildings occur when concentrations of pollutants […]
Importance of the Pre-Filter for Air Purification
When talking about air purifiers we generally focus on ionic air purifiers, HEPA air purifiers or possibly even the more controversial ozone air purifiers. These represent the basic technology behind air purifiers and are critical to air purification, but protecting your air purifier with a pre-filter will ensure that your air purification system is efficient and cost-effective. No matter how advanced an air purifier is, it needs to have a […]
Air Duct Cleaning, a Healthy Home Improvement
Your air duct system functions as the respiratory system of your home. When it becomes contaminated and congested, it should be cleaned so it can “breathe” normally and efficiently. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned. Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or […]
Breathe Healthier Indoor Air
Many residential electronic air quality products on the market today produce ozone, a toxic, colorless gas that can pose a serious health risk. Lennox, however, has taken a major stand on healthy indoor air by offering a comprehensive line of residential air quality products that are completely ozone-free. These Healthy Climate’ products, including air purification […]