The attached garage is a convenience that many homeowners enjoy. However, have you given much thought to the pollutants that are generated in your attached garage? Unless you implement certain preventative measures, much of the carbon monoxide, benzene and other pollutants generated from your vehicle and chemicals kept in the garage can leak into your home.
Are UV Lights The Answer To Your Indoor Air Quality Issues?
If you have an indoor air-filtration system with a high-efficiency filter, you already have a good first line of defense against airborne contaminants. Filters can remove many of the particles in your home’s air, including dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and viruses. To add a second level of protection against potentially harmful microorganisms in the air you breathe every day, it’s …
Whether Your Air Is Too Humid Or Too Dry, You Have Options For Humidity Control
Humidity control is vital not only for your indoor comfort, but also as a means of protecting your home from structural damage and other potentially serious problems. Air that is too dry can lead to respiratory problems, chapped lips, sore throats and dry skin, while air that is too humid can cause wooden structures and supports to warp or rot, and …
Strategies For Addressing Poor Indoor Air Quality
Unfortunately, indoor air can sometimes be worse than what’s outside because of irritants such as dust, dander, pollen, mold spores and chemicals. Breathing in these particles can increase symptoms associated with allergies and asthma. When the weather in Kansas City prevents you from opening up your windows to refresh your indoor air, there are a few strategies that can help …
Are Your Ducts Properly Designed And Sealed For Maximum Air Distribution?
Ductwork design plays a huge role in determining how comfortable you can be in your own home each and every day. Your ducts are a major component of your HVAC system, and you will never get your home to be as energy efficient as possible if they are not properly designed and sealed. To make sure you get the most from your …
Brace For That Blast Of Dust When You Turn On Your Furnace — Or Just Get Your Ductwork Cleaned
One of the nicest smells in a new car is the “new” smell. But if your home or office is new, there could be an unpleasant surprise when your heating system cranks up at the first chill of fall. Thick dust clouds surging from interior vents can look – and smell – awful.
Shutting Down Your Air Conditioner At The End Of The Cooling Season
As summer fades, remember to winterize your home’s air conditioner so as to prolong it’s life and ensure it functions smoothly once the warm weather returns.
Buying A MERV Filter: How To Figure Out Those Numbers
The air in your home is full of microscopic organisms, pollen, mold, pet dander and dust. There are a few ways you can reduce the number of these irritating allergens in your home, and one of the most effective is to install filters with high MERV ratings. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. These values quantify how well a …
Why Your Home Needs Heat-Recovery Ventilation
Adequate ventilation provides your home with a continuous supply of fresh air. Energy-efficient improvement and construction methods such as weather-stripping and insulation can save you money and enhance climate control. However, these methods tend to render your home airtight, which can keep pollutants inside, not allowing them to escape into the outdoors. They should be complemented with a ventilation system …
Is This The Year You Should Replace Your Furnace? Do The Math
If you answer yes to two or more of the following questions, you may need to explore replacing your existing heat and cooling system: