Summer allergies can put a damper on your outdoor fun, and even cause problems for you or your loved ones when you head inside, depending on the quality of your indoor air. However, while you can’t control the pollutants outside your home, you can alleviate some symptoms of summer allergies by regularly maintaining your air conditioner and ensuring that your …
Sealing Household Air Leaks Can Put A Significant Dent In Your Energy Costs
When your costly conditioned air leaks out of your home, or the hot summer air (or cold winter air) seeps in, it can add substantially to your cooling and heating costs. Fortunately, sealing household air leaks is a project that typically doesn’t require a HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professional. In fact, you probably can do it yourself, rather inexpensively, …
Don’t Let Springtime Allergies Follow You Indoors — 3 Tips
The floral beauty, vibrant colors and newness of spring excite you each year but that enthusiasm quickly fades as your days start to fill up with sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, throat irritation and other symptoms related to springtime allergies and pollen in the air. These irritating conditions even follow you when you return to the welcoming walls of your home. …
Problems With Mold? Focus On These 5 Factors
Mold is one of the most common causes of indoor allergies. It can lead to asthma attacks, respiratory problems and other allergic reactions. Mold can’t exist without moisture, so you can effectively clear out your problems with mold by controlling moisture in your home. If you are experiencing problems with mold, here are five moisture control tips you should focus …
Smart Thermostat Technology Takes Comfort Control To The Next Level
It’s time to consider replacing your thermostat if it is more than 5 years old. The thermostat is a crucial and intregal part of your heating and cooling operation. Old non digital thermostats are obsolete and most contain mercury to turn on and off your heating and cooling system. Today’s smart thermostats, also known as interactive thermostats, do most of the …
Using UV Lights To Improve Indoor Air Quality
A UV (ultraviolet) light purifier is a great option for homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality. Ultraviolet light is a safe form of radiation that can destroy organic matter. Put simply, a UV purifier kills organisms in the air. The goal is to eradicate bacteria, mold and viruses that can cause illness or allergic reactions.
Thinking Of Insulating Your Home? Consider Types And Applications
When thinking of insulating your home, there are a few things to consider before starting the project. Some types of insulation must be applied during the initial building phase, some types can be done as a do-it-yourself project and some types can only be done with specialized tools and machines. You will have to decide which type is right for …
Humidification Options That Will Reduce Dry Air And Static Electricity
If you’ve been suffering from dry air and all the irritating problems that come with it, you might want to think about humidification options. A whole-house humidifier can eliminate the issues that come with dry winter air, and may even help you lower your heating bills.
Do You Think Air Filters Get A Break During Winter? They Don’t! Be Sure To Change Yours Regularly
Here’s an easy way to help your furnace run more effectively and efficiently this winter — and continue to keep you cozy for years to come: change its air filter.
How Not To Gamble With Indoor Air Quality: 3 Tips For Upgrading Your Home’s Rating
Contaminants inevitably pollute the air in our homes, whether through products and equipment we use indoors or from the natural environment. Broken down mainly into two categories — particles and gases — air contaminants can range from relatively harmless to potentially deadly.