Signs Your Air Ducts Need to Be Cleaned Since your air ducts deliver cool or warm air from season to season, they must be cleaned out. They aren’t a part of your home that you often see, so how will you know that it is time? Here are four signs that your air ducts need…
Spring allergy season is here and in North Texas, it is a doozy. The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex is consistently listed in the top cities nationally for pollen counts. Our home heating and air systems work year-round. In the winter, they work to heat the house and, in the summer, to cool it off.…
Dust, dander, allergens, mold, and other harmful airborne particles have no place in your home. Unfortunately, it’s likely that your standard, low-grade filter isn’t doing much to capture these unwanted visitors. This isn’t good for anyone, but especially not for people living with allergies or asthma. Electronic air cleaners fight to contain these particles and…
If you are wondering how often to clean air ducts, you probably suspect your home’s air is not in ideal shape; you may even be concerned about your family’s health. Fortunately, you don’t need to do it all that often to ensure the safe and proper running of your home’s heating and cooling…
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the best way to improve indoor air quality is to get rid of the source of pollutants and ventilate your interior spaces with clean outdoor air. While air purifiers can reduce airborne pollutants, they cannot eliminate them. They also can’t clear the dust, dander and other particles that have…
The HVAC unit in your home is one of the most-used appliances, even though it is easy to forget about unless it isn’t working. Fortunately, it’s pretty good about giving signs when it needs servicing. One of the key things that many homeowners notice is a bad aroma coming from the unit, and this is…
According to the EPA, indoor air pollutants are up to five times higher than outdoor levels. Germs in the air can cause sickness. Mold, pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, pollen could all be present. Although you may not see these invisible particles circulating throughout your home, they could be quietly jeopardizing your family’s health.…
Reducing the number of pollutant-causing sources within your home is an excellent first step towards enhancing your home’s air quality. Of course, before you can limit pollutants and remove their sources, you have to know precisely what you’re looking for. The most common pollutants found within modern homes include secondhand smoke from tobacco products, debris…
January is almost over, and though it is still chilly out there, spring is right around the corner! Seasonal allergies can make it difficult for anyone with sensitivities to enjoy our warm and beautiful Texas springs. The main cause of spring allergies here is pollen released by local trees, weeds, and grasses after a good…
The air in your home likely isn’t as clean as you think. Most people are surprised to learn that the air in the average American home can be up to 10 times worse than the air outside. For those who are particularly sensitive to issues that can be caused by poor air quality, an air…
