How To Clean Your HVAC Unit’s Air Ducts
Are you concerned that dust, dirt and pollen are contributing to your HVAC unit’s filthy air ducts?
How Is Excess Humidity Dangerous?
Humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air. Though many are not aware how much of an important factor this is in terms of creating a healthy living space. Too much of this and you can expect that there will be consequences.
What Kind Of Air Filter Is Best?
It may seem like a daunting task to pick and choose the perfect air filter to replace the one that's currently old and worn out, but it actually isn't the case. Air filters are simple to work with, there's just a lot to choose from with a variety of prices. Some people tend to take the cheaper alternative and find the most basic of air filter replacements. It's natural to have a mindset this way, especially since proper maintenance of air filters require being replaced on a regular basis.
Air Quality Problems That Minnesota Homeowners Face
Air quality is an important factor that affects a person’s health. As homeowners, we can take necessary measures to ensure that the atmosphere within our residences promotes a healthy life. This can be especially achieved in how we handle our heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, and making use of filters to keep out harmful elements.
How Humidifiers Can Help With Asthma Symptoms
Having asthma hinders you in your day-to-day activities. According to US Department of Health and Human Services, it’s a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. The exact cause of asthma isn’t clearly known but researchers think it could be due to genetic traits and environmental factors.
Who Does Asthma Affect?
Three Reasons to Upgrade to a Whole-Home Humidifier
We know the benefits of maintaining an ideal humidity range in the home—the question is no longer if you need a humidifier, but rather which one is best for you. A portable unit can help, but obviously its range is limited and you’re going to spend a lot of time refilling it. Instead, professionals like those at DuctWorks Heating & Air Conditioning recommend a whole-home humidifier that provides continuous comfort to every room in your house for:
UV Lights Keep Your Furnace—And Air—Cleaner
The same heating and cooling system that keeps you comfortable can also make you sick if you don’t take steps to keep it clean. The cool, moist coils inside these units are an ideal breeding ground for germs, viruses, and mold. Outside, ultraviolet rays in natural sunlight keep these tiny organisms at bay; inside, a Bryant® UV light from DuctWorks Heating & Air Conditioning kills them and neutralizes odors in your home.
For Better Indoor Air Quality, Start With a Humidifier
Thanks to a few sticky summer days, humidity has something of a bad rap. While a high humidity level and hot temps can be uncomfortable, experts like those at DuctWorks Heating & Air Conditioning know that a really low level is just as bad. This is especially true in winter, when indoor air can literally be as dry as a desert. When the moisture level drops to only 35 percent or lower, you’re going to notice a drop in your air quality and comfort as well.
Why You Should Care About Dry Air
REQUEST THE TEST: Why Radon Testing Matters for Your Minnesota Home
Radon is an extremely toxic, cancer-causing, radioactive gas found in nearly 80 percent of Minnesota counties. All major health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control, the American Lung Association, and the American Medical Association, agree that radon presents a significant health risk for the general population. When inhaled, the gas gives off radioactive particles that damage cells lining the lungs. In general, there is no safe level of radon. Even breathing low levels of radon carries risk.
6 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks poor indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental health risks in the country. The best way to address the risk to your health and comfort is to eliminate sources of pollution and bring fresh, clean air into your home since the outdoor air is less polluted than indoor air. Here are six easy ways to improve the quality of your home’s indoor air.