IAQ – Indoor Air Quality

Does Air Filter Type Make A Difference?

May 2, 2011

You Know You Need a New Air Filter Regularly, But Are They All the Same?   Air filters are an important part of your cooling and heating system. They protect your HVAC equipment from build-up of dust and other particles, and they can remove potentially harmful pollutants from your indoor air.

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Electronic Air Cleaner Options

April 20, 2011

Keeping Your Air Free of Pollutants Makes a Healthier Home   People tend to think of air pollution as an outdoor problem. However, quite often the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outside (according to the EPA, substantially more polluted). Allergy, asthma and immunology experts have estimated that half of all… Continue Reading

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House Mold Prevention Basics

April 7, 2011

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:

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Indoor Air Quality Tips As Spring Allergies Set In

April 5, 2011

Make 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.

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Boost Your Air Quality With UV Light

March 31, 2011

Kill 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.

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New Heating Systems Offer The Perfect Opportunity to Add an Air Purifier

March 14, 2011

Improve 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

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Three HVAC Terms Every Homeowner Should Know

February 21, 2011

The HVAC industry has become more complex in recent years. The pricing of electricity and other fuels, along with government standards has motivated manufacturers to produce better and more efficient equipment. Along with the manufacturing side, contractors have had to become better trained to keep up with industry changes.

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Airflow Issues? Maybe Your Air Returns are Lacking.

February 11, 2011

If 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.

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Residential Air Cleaning Devices

January 26, 2011

A 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

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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home

January 10, 2011

Humidity 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

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