Posts Tagged ‘indoor air quality’
Is Poor Indoor Air Quality Making You Sick?
In Wichita, the weather is unpredictable and high winds often bring smoke, pollen, mold spores, and other pollutants. We can’t control the quality of the air outside, but we can make adjustments to improve the air inside. Poor indoor air quality can wreak havoc on lungs, sinus tissue, and more. How does bad indoor air…
Read MoreAir Purification and Filtration Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Wichita Home
Living in Wichita often means high winds that can make it difficult to breathe properly. Dust, mites and spores can cause allergic reactions outdoors, but indoors as well. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has determined that half of all illnesses are caused or irritated by poor indoor air quality. That means maintaining indoor air quality…
Read MoreA New Heating Season Should Start With a New Air Filter — Tips to Help You Choose the Best
The time is quickly approaching when you will be counting on your HVAC system to supply heat to keep your home comfortable. If the furnace is trying to send heat through a clogged air filter, the system is straining to circulate heated air into the ductwork and reach your entire home. Installing a good quality new air filter…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Could Be Where You Least Expect — How to Avoid the Danger
By now you probably know that carbon monoxide is a harmful gas that’s almost impossible to detect with human senses alone, but you may not know exactly what to do to avoid the danger. CO is a byproduct of internal combustion engines and the result of incomplete natural gas, oil and other fossil fuel burning.…
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance Will Carry Your System Through the Seasons
As fall draws closer, its time to complete routine heat pump maintenance tasks that will provide energy savings and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) while extending the lifespan of your heat pump unit. While some maintenance tasks are easily completed by homeowners, others are most appropriately handled by an HVAC professional.
Read MoreKeep Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality High With Houseplants
The quality of indoor air has become a problem in many homes and public places. The issue of indoor air quality is often not taken seriously until it is found to be the cause of minor and sometimes serious health concerns. Health issues that can occur due to poor indoor air quality include:
Read MoreKeep A/C Cooling This Summer Without Moving the Thermostat
It seems like we can’t survive without air conditioning during these hot summer months, but the constant use makes huge holes in our budget. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can keep A/C cooling this summer without moving the thermostat lower in your Wichita area home.
Read MoreAirtight Homes and Ventilation Needs: It’s a Delicate Balance
You want your home to be effectively sealed so cold air doesn’t creep in during the winter while hot, humid air doesn’t infiltrate your home in the summer, and you also want to block out dust and allergens. However, you also need ventilation to ensure the air in your home is fresh and healthy. Having…
Read MoreDon’t Forget Your Ceiling Fans This Spring
You already know to ensure windows and doors have good seals, and that you have to get your air conditioner (A/C) inspected, too. But there’s one more thing that can help you make your home a lot more comfortable, and that’s changing your ceiling fan direction.
Read MoreImproving Home Insulation Means Better Comfort, Indoor Air Quality
You might be surprised to learn that no matter how efficient your furnace or HVAC is, if you have poor insulation, you’re throwing money out the window. Not only that, but a drafty house also creates indoor air quality issues that can irritate allergy and asthma symptoms. Get a free indoor air quality analysis to spot problems…
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