Indoor Air Quality
Benefits of using Humidifiers in Winter
Whole Home Humidifiers – Decatur, GA When a cold front comes through, it affects more than just the temperature. With it comes lower humidity, which can be problematic in many areas. People who use humidifiers enjoy many benefits that you may not have considered before. Worried about heating bills? Dry air feels colder on the…
Read MoreAdvice to get ready for the flu season
Atlanta Flu Season 2013 According to the CDC, flu seasons are very unpredictable. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October. New flu virus strains appear each year. What can you do to help your family stay health during this flu season? Here are some health tips to get you and your family…
Read MoreRagweed Allergy Relief Tips
Ragweed Allergy Atlanta Atlanta’s allergy forecast is in the medium-high range for this week. The main allergy producer is ragweed. Pollen from ragweed causes sneezing, runny or stuff nose, and itchy throat. Ragweed Allergy Treatments There are many treatments available for ragweed allergies. 1. Over the counter medicines. You can take the following to help…
Read MoreIndoor Dust Solutions
Atlanta Area: Fixing Indoor Dust Indoor dust buildup can be aggravating but the good news is that this problem can be solved. Here’s our advice on how to help control dust in your home. Simple Dust Solutions Do the simple things to prevent dust in your home. Keep your windows closed. Vacuum regularly. Dust everything…
Read MoreHow Duct Leakage Affects Indoor Air Quality
Duct Leakage Problems for Atlanta Residents HVAC duct leakage in Atlanta is the subtle air conditioning and heating problem that does secret damage with not-so-secret effects. Seven of ten homes have severe duct leakage. That is right, 70% of buildings are wasting energy (generally about 17% each) and are supplying their occupants with less than…
Read MoreWhat do MERV Ratings mean on Filters?
Indoor Air Filters MERV Ratings – Atlanta MERV Rating means “minimum efficiency reporting value, ” which identifies the filtering abilities of various indoor filters for home HVAC systems and other filtering units. These MERV ratings vary from 1 to 16, by number. The measurements are in microns. What types of particles are measured? MERV Ratings…
Read MoreDehumidifiers Help Prevent Mold and Mildew
Whole Home Dehumidifiers Atlanta is both a warm and humid state, whole home dehumidifiers (central home dehumidifiers) are certainly needed in most Atlanta area homes and businesses. It is a matter of feeling more comfortable and fresh, but it is also a question of health and home/building values. Dehumidifiers matter. How? Please read on. Most…
Read MoreSinus and Allergy Relief Advice
Indoor Air Quality Solutions – Decatur and Metro Atlanta Summer is here, this means that dealing with sinus and allergy problems from indoor air is possibly a big problem for you, your loved ones, and associates. What can you do to improve your indoor air quality in Decatur and metro Atlanta area? Indoor Air Quality…
Read MoreSummer Indoor Air Quality Tips – Decatur, Georgia
Summer indoor air quality is important, and there are many basic indoor air quality tips relevant to Decatur and beyond. Most tips are things that supplement the work that your air conditioning system does to clean and cool air, and are very much common sense approaches. Air Quality Tip: Change Your AC Filter / Do…
Read MoreImproving Indoor Air Quality Around Atlanta
Atlanta HVAC Systems Improving indoor air quality is a big deal. Think about it… Air pervades or permeates your whole body through the nose and lungs, and its contents make their way through your entire system. We make a fuss over what we eat and drink, whereas what we breathe is almost just as critical!…
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