The air quality in your Fresno area home is probably lower than you think. If you live in a newer home, or a tightly sealed older home, you may benefit from a whole-house ventilation system, which mechanically replaces stale, polluted indoor air with fresh, clean outdoor air. There are four major types of whole-house ventilation systems available, and this simple guide will help you choose the one that’s right for you.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘IAQ – Indoor Air Quality’ Category
Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation System: What to Look For
Thursday, October 17th, 2013Handling Dust: What Is It, and What Can You Do About It in Your Home?
Thursday, September 26th, 2013While there is much to love about Fresno, folks from the West Side to Woodward Park all have to deal with something rather un-beautiful: dust. While most people understand that dust is made up mainly of dead skin cells, pollen and animal dander, “What’s in Household Dust? Don’t Ask,” an article from TIME Magazine, revealed an uncomfortably complete list of dust’s makeup:
Getting the Unhealthy Volatile Organic Compounds Out of Your Indoor Air
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
Volatile organic compounds (VOC)s are among the most common indoor air pollutants in our homes. They are present in everything from paint to furniture fabric treatments and easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. This is a process called off-gasing.
Summer Indoor Air Quality Need Help? Employ These Tactics
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
As any allergy sufferer would agree, the air you breathe has a direct affect on your health and comfort. Your home should be a refuge from bad air, but often the air indoors is as bad, or worse, than the air outside. In summer, indoor air quality may worsen as allergens find a way in, despite closed doors and windows. These allergens and other pollutants can be reduced in the following ways.
HRV for Summertime Comfort: Fresh Air and A Boost to Cooling
Thursday, June 20th, 2013
Letting in fresh air through the windows is great, but not when the weather outside is uninviting, or the pollution index is high. The problem is that without adequate air exchange, the air inside your home quickly becomes more polluted than the air outside. The answer for comfortable summertime fresh air is an HRV.
Mold and Mildew Do Damage and It’s All Because of High Humidity
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Mold and mildew thrive when the relative humidity remains high in your home for even a short period. Their growth rate is quite rapid; the fungi starts to form on damp surfaces in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Soon after, the fungi begins to produce spores that are released into the the air. The spores can cause moderate to severe health problems in individuals. Mold may also damage the wood, drywall and other surfaces of the home.
Does Your Home Need Ventilation? You’ve Got 4 Options
Thursday, May 16th, 2013Your home’s ventilation can make a big difference in the air quality indoors, as well as health issues affected by air quality. According to the federal EPA, indoor air can be much more polluted than outside air, and considering how much time we spend at home, it’s no wonder that improving indoor air quality can help with asthma, allergies and overall health.
Electronic Air Cleaners: Maintenance for Maximum Efficiency
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Electronic air cleaners are a popular item here in the Fresno area. These devices provide whole-house air cleaning or purification to greatly improve indoor air quality. The air cleaning equipment is integrated into your home comfort system to work alongside your air conditioner or furnace. The air cleaner electronically sanitizes the air in your home by removing a variety of harmful airborne irritants. With most pollutants out of circulation, your home environment becomes more comfortable and healthier.
Don’t Let Spring Allergies Get You Down: 9 Indoor Air Quality Tips
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Spring is the time of year when allergies and asthma can really make life miserable, which is why it’s so important for you to improve the indoor air quality of your Fresno area home. To protect yourself, try following any or all of these nine tips:
Attic Ventilation Deserves Year-Round Attention
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Without proper attic ventilation, your home would be susceptible to damaging, extreme temperatures in the summer and moisture problems in other seasons. The average home requires air circulation through the attic to sufficiently lower the temperature and remove condensation. Learn the benefits that proper ventilation in the attic offers.