What Factors Can Have an Impact on Your Indoor Air Quality?
When you are using your HVAC system, it sucks air from inside your home before it can return conditioned air through the vents. While this system can be remarkably effective, it does mean that any contaminants inside your indoor air can also be sucked up. Although your HVAC system will contain at least one air […]
5 Simple Ways to Eliminate Pollutants in Your L.A. Home
For some time now, Los Angeles has had the reputation for being one of the more polluted cities in the country. But the reality is that the air inside the average American home is much more polluted than outdoor air — no matter where your home is located. Experts warn that poor indoor air quality can be […]
What’s the Best Approach for Testing Home Humidity?
If you live in Los Angeles, you know the weather isn’t always going to be perfect and that your home isn’t always going to be comfortable. To ensure optimal home comfort and health, it’s best to maintain your home humidity between 30 to 50 percent. Testing your home’s humidity can indicate whether your home needs a humidifier or dehumidifier. If […]
The Importance of Sealing Air Handler Cabinets
Air handlers are responsible for filtering and distributing conditioned air throughout your home via your duct system. Improperly sealing air handler cabinets can cause the following HVAC system problems: Reduced Efficiency An HVAC system works best when the supply and return airflows are perfectly balanced. If there’s a leak in the supply side of the air handler […]
Can UV Lights Reduce Bacteria and Furnace Smells?
Are foul odors coming from the vents and furnace in your Greater Los Angeles home? Your HVAC system can harbor bacteria and other microorganisms that create these foul odors. But, how can you sanitize your air ducts? You might be surprised to learn that UV lights can help. Does Your Furnace Smell? Your furnace helps you stay nice and […]
5 Air Purifier Placement Techniques to Follow This Winter
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencystates that the level of indoor air pollutants may be two to five times greater than levels found outdoors. Consequently, indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental public health risks. With outdoor air pollution in Los Angeles already soaring, using apurification system and the proper air purifier placement techniques can help you reduce the […]
Easy Ways to Clean Humidifier Mold in Your L.A. Home
Humidifiers are especially important when the humidity in our L.A. environment reaches a low point. However, they require regular maintenance to effectively prevent mold growth in your home. Mold can contribute to asthma conditions and other allergies, as well as respiratory infections. There are a number of ways to clean humidifier mold from your equipment, lessening the chance of […]
Common Health Effects of Mold and How to Prevent Exposure
Mold is one of the most common allergens that contribute to poor indoor air quality. The health effects of mold range from mild issues to very serious problems that shouldn’t be ignored. Read on to learn more about the health effects of mold and how to prevent exposure.
Did You Know That Indoor Air Quality Can Improve Greatly With the Addition of a Houseplant?
Air pollution may be a major concern for you, especially when you live in a city that is notorious for its high levels of smog like Los Angeles. Because of this, living in Southern California can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality.