Why You Need to Change the Filters in Your Home

When it comes to maintaining your home, it can be easy to forget about the filters for your HVAC system. The filters need to be changed every two to three months to avoid common issues with air quality. Here are a few reasons why you need to change the filters in your home. Avoid Expensive Repairs The filters improve the air flow in the building and prevent the HVAC system from working too hard as it operates. By changing the filters, it can prevent excess wear and tear on the appliance, which can allow

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The Importance of Duct Sealing

Do you wish your energy bills were lower? Are you experiencing low air flow coming from the vents? Are you concerned about the quality of the indoor air quality in your home? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these, then we’d suggest sealing your ducts. It’s estimated that more than 90 percent of all homes have some sort of leakage in their ductwork. Depending on the severity of the leakage, you may be paying up to 30 percent more on utilities than you would otherwise. That’s reason enough to realize how important duct sealing is, but there

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Air Purifiers vs. Plants: Which Are Better?

If you’re like the average American, you’ll spend more than 90 percent of your life indoors. But while sitting inside reduces the risk of being hit by a flying golf ball or falling into a river, it can pose another serious health and safety risk: air pollution. The chemicals used to manufacture common indoor items like drywall, rugs, furniture, mattresses, pressed-wood furniture, and paint can leach into the air for years. But although individuals with strong chemical sensitivities may immediately notice (and physically react) when a chemical-emitting item is brought into the room, for most, these

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Indoor Air Quality Effects on Health

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality in your home. It has a significant effect on the comfort and health of occupants. It’s crucial to control and understand various pollutants that may cause adverse health effects in your home. Immediate Effects Some health effects manifest soon after you are exposed to a specific pollutant. They include dizziness, fatigue, headaches and eye irritation. Often, such effects last for a short duration. Also, you can quickly treat them by moving away from an identifiable source. If you are exposed to indoor air contaminants, you may

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