Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Posts

Use Plants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

May 11th, 2018

Even in sunny Arizona, the average person spends about 80 percent of their lives indoors. Increasingly airtight, today’s homes require less energy for cooling and heating, yet they also have higher rates of toxic gases that can be potentially troublesome, and even toxic, to those who breathe them. Carbon monoxide, ozone and volatile organic compounds […]

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How’s Your Office Indoor Air Quality?

January 31st, 2018

Health problems caused by poor indoor quality in commercial spaces has become a common occurrence. Research from the US Environmental Protection Agency have shown that levels of pollutants are higher in offices and other business settings than outside. In buildings with poor air quality, employees may complain of headaches, nausea, congestion, dizziness and other symptoms. […]

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Are These Air Duct Problems Impacting Your Home Comfort?

October 30th, 2017

If you’re like many greater Phoenix area homeowners, you may be unaware that your HVAC system’s air ducts play a very important role in your home’s comfort, as well as its energy efficiency. Although your heater and air conditioner primarily control your indoor air temperature, your system’s ductwork is responsible for circulating the air throughout […]

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What Pet Owners Should Know about Indoor Air Quality

October 5th, 2017

Do you consider your dogs, cats or other animals to be part of your family? Pets are an incredibly important part of many families in the greater Phoenix area. Yet, they can also impact your home’s indoor air quality. Most individuals believe that animal allergies are triggered by pet hair Yet, the culprit is usually […]

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5 Tips to Maintain Air Quality during the Summer Months

July 10th, 2017

Summer poses unique air quality issues for Arizona homeowners. With extreme heat, most individuals keep their windows and doors shut and the air conditioner on. While this is necessary for comfort, it can also result in unfiltered air trapped in the house. For those with respiratory issues, such as COPD, allergies and asthma, this can […]

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Understanding SEER Ratings

June 21st, 2017

Is it time for a new HVAC system? There are many considerations, including brands, capacity and price. As well, one of the key items to compare is the SEER rating. What Are SEER Ratings? While we certainly deal with plenty of searing heat during hot Arizona summers, SEER actually stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. […]

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Stay Cozy All Year With Preventative Fall And Winter HVAC Check-Ups

October 1st, 2016

With the mild winters in Arizona, you may not think about having your heating and air conditioning system professionally inspected and maintained until spring, when it’s already warming up. To guarantee your family’s comfort throughout the most severe seasons, the best times to have a professional inspection and maintenance are fall and winter.

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The Importance Of Clean Commercial Indoor Air Quality

September 18th, 2015

You might not be able to detect the invisible hazards in your building but it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. The commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) in many buildings contains nearly 2 to 5 times more pollutants than the air outside. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has laid down […]

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Exposing Indoor Air Quality Myths And Facts

June 17th, 2015

As technology advances, more and more buildings are becoming more energy efficient. However, even with these new technologies, it is easy for buildings to pose threats to your health as far as indoor air quality (IAQ) is concerned. While the HVAC industry has advanced in recent years, most people are still at risk of

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