IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Is Mold Abatement Your Next Plan of Action? Household mold is a serious problem for homeowners in the Long Island area. Excess mold is a grave health concern and it can also damage your house and furnishings.To keep mold at bay, there are some simple things you can do before hose mold takes over:
Read MoreMake Your Home an Oasis From Allergens The long winter is finally over, and that can only mean one thing: it’s allergy season! And here on Long Island the suffering can get pretty bad, pretty quickly.
Read MoreKill Mold with Ultra Violet Light Your indoor air quality is one of the most important, and most overlooked, factors in keeping your family safe and comfortable at home.
Read MoreImprove Your Home’s Comfort and Health With an Air Purifier System Updating or adding a new heating system is a smart move. After the brutal winter we have had in the New York area, installation of a high efficiency heating system can prepare us for next winter and get us ready to reap the rewards… Continue Reading
Read MoreIf it seems that some of the rooms in your home are comfortable while others are too cool, too warm or stuffy, it could be your air returns. Most homeowners don’t really think about the air ducts; as long as your HVAC system seems to be functioning, all is OK. In reality, it could be that inadequate return air ducting is the reason your home isn’t quite as comfortable as you would like.
Read MoreA Summary of Available Information Provided by: Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Washington, DC 20460 EPA 400/1-90-002, February 1990 Disclaimer This document has been reviewed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency policy and approved for publication. Mention of any trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Introduction… Continue Reading
Read MoreHumidity and Warmth Promote Organic Growth Here’s some information from the EPA about mold: how it grows, what it does, and what you can do about it: Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the… Continue Reading
Read MoreDuring the winter season on Long Island, it wouldn’t seem possible for mold to build up as dry heat goes constantly through your ducts. Your duct system is the guts of your furnace and cooling systems and must be kept healthy. While it’s true that mold is a bigger issue in the summer months, the winter season does not let homeowners off the hook when it comes to dangerous mold.
Read MoreHomeowners who use fuel-burning appliances or gas heat should know that carbon monoxide detectors are essential for saving lives. The key to keeping your home and your family safe is knowing where to place the them, so that members of your family are alerted immediately, should there be a danger.
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