Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, invisible gas that can be emitted from any number of systems that are powered by a combustible fuel, such as ovens, fireplaces, water heaters and furnaces. Using carbon monoxide detectors in the home is vital for ensuring protection against this deadly gas. Continue reading “A Guide To Using Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
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Mechanical Or Electronic Air Cleaner: How To Choose
Experts estimate that many residential buildings have poor indoor air quality, resulting in unnecessary sickness, aggravated allergy symptoms and general discomfort. With an air cleaner on the scene, homeowners can greatly improve indoor air quality. Continue reading “Mechanical Or Electronic Air Cleaner: How To Choose”
Your Air Conditioner’s Filter: Making Sense Of The MERV Numbers
Your air conditioner’s filter is important for enhancing home comfort and indoor air quality, and for the efficiency of your system. Continue reading “Your Air Conditioner’s Filter: Making Sense Of The MERV Numbers”
Possible Sources Of Poor Indoor Air Quality That May Surprise You
We’ve all sneezed with gusto from a bad cologne or the whiff of an unexpected odor emanating from the refrigerator. But there are many sources of poor indoor air quality, and some of them may surprise you. Knowing what they are can help you fight them. Continue reading “Possible Sources Of Poor Indoor Air Quality That May Surprise You”
Air Purification Systems Let You Breathe Easy
Every time you walk into your house, airborne allergens are hitching a ride on your clothing. Further, indoor sources of pollution, such as dust and chemicals from cleaning solutions, can also degrade indoor air quality. Having a good air-purification system can greatly reduce the number of particles circulating in your home. Continue reading “Air Purification Systems Let You Breathe Easy”
Check Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Your home’s indoor air quality is of vital importance. Keeping tabs on air quality and making necessary adjustments will keep contaminants out of your home as we approach summer in the Long Island area. Continue reading “Check Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality”
How UV Lights Work To Reduce Biological Contaminants In Your Home
As an addition to any existing home air-purification device you may have, UV lights are an effective tool for further reducing biological contaminants throughout your home. Continue reading “How UV Lights Work To Reduce Biological Contaminants In Your Home”
To Keep The Air Clear In Your Home, Consider These Electronic Air Cleaner Options
The air in your house is not as clean as you think. Microscopic particles of shed skin, hair, pollen, and insect remnants share the air with mold spores, viruses and bacteria. They remain airborne, drifting on the air currents in each room until you unwittingly breathe them in. A whole-house electronic air cleaner can mechanically remove pollutants, and installing one in your home can result in improved indoor air quality. Continue reading “To Keep The Air Clear In Your Home, Consider These Electronic Air Cleaner Options”
How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Consider Cleaning Out Your Attached Garage
When your home’s indoor air quality is poor, it will affect the everyday life of all who live in the home. Air impurities can cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea, as well as aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. More serious health complications, such as respiratory problems, can occur from long-term exposure. Continue reading “How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Consider Cleaning Out Your Attached Garage”
Maintain Your Ducts And Keep Them Free Of Contaminants In Five Easy Steps
Many of the contaminants that pass through your household air can end up settling in the various components of your HVAC system, such as your ductwork. With proper duct maintenance, however, you can reduce the presence of these contaminants in your home. With that in mind, here are five easy steps to help keep your ducts free of contamination: Continue reading “Maintain Your Ducts And Keep Them Free Of Contaminants In Five Easy Steps”