Air Quality Articles

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to the Mayo Clinic, keeping your home’s indoor humidity levels…

If you or someone in your home lives with asthma, you already know that itchy eyes, wheezing, or coughing can come out of nowhere. Often, the trigger isn’t outdoor air—it’s what’s floating around inside your house. Dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, pollen, bacteria, and even viruses can circulate through your HVAC system, aggravating asthma…

Failure to clean. Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your , home. The leading cause of dryer fires is the failure to clean the appliance, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The organization says failure to clean sparked 26 percent of dryer fires annually from 2014 to 2018 in the U.S.