162 results found for: indoor air quality
Because most of the average 22,000 breaths you take each day are inside your home, indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important issue. Increased awareness of energy conservation and indoor temperature control have made homes more tightly air-sealed in order to keep heat and cooling inside. However, that also means airborne particles and pollutants accumulate indoors as well. What’s up in the air in your home? Here’s a short list of common indoor, airborne pollutants you may be inhaling with every breath. […]
Making the choice to upgrade to a programmable thermostat is a wise choice if you want to gain precise control of your heating and cooling, as well as convenience. Programmable thermostats allow you to circulate your air even when you’re away, but minimally, so you save money. In the Peachtree City area, you can keep your windows and doors closed and not worry if your indoor temperature is comfortable and healthy. A couple of different models of programmable thermostats are on […]
Not content to succumb to colds and the flu this year, like you have most preceding ones? Ultraviolet (UV) lights can help to purify your home’s indoor air and give you a measure of protection over germs. UV lights are particularly effective at targeting a certain class of pollutants. Namely, mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses, when in the line of UV lights, succumb to their air-purification abilities. By using safe ultraviolet lights in combination with your HVAC system, you can […]
As summer approaches, thoughts turn to how we cool our homes. You know that your air conditioner benefits from a checkup each spring and that your heating system should get looked at in the fall. If this is an annual pattern, perhaps it’s time to consider the reasons an HVAC service agreement will benefit you. HVAC service agreements, a planned set of visits from an HVAC professional scheduled through the year, are the best way to ensure that your air […]