Remodeling your kitchen can get you new counters and cupboards, kitchen islands, top-of-the-line ovens and ranges… and a boost to your indoor air quality. If you’re planning kitchen renovations, don’t neglect to take ventilation and air sealing into account.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘IAQ – Indoor Air Quality’ Category
Boosting Your Indoor Air Quality With A Kitchen Remodel
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013Poor Indoor Air Quality In Your Central California Home: Causes, Effects And Remedies
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
With winter just around the corner, your indoor air quality could suffer when you close up your home for cold weather. However, you can improve it by identifying the sources of air contaminants, taking steps to avoid the offending products and cleaning the air using proper filtration.
5 Unexpected Sources Of Indoor Air Pollution
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
A tight home may be easier to cool or heat, but it’s possible that you’re breathing unhealthy air because less air is getting exchanged between inside and outside. In addition, the products you bring home may throw off gases that aren’t healthy, in either the short or long term. Many people don’t know that these five common products can contribute to poor air quality indoors:
Summer Allergies Acting Up? 5 Tips To Alleviate Indoor Symptoms
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
With the warm weather settling in, many people are plagued by allergies. Often, the air inside your house can be more polluted than the outside air, and this means there’s no escaping summer allergies when you go inside… unless you take steps to remove allergy-causing dust and debris from the air. Here’s five tips for alleviating your summer allergies:
7 Facts About Mold That Every Homeowner Should Know
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Toxic mold poses serious risks to both your health and the structural integrity of your home. As a homeowner, it’s important that you know the facts about mold so you can prevent it from developing, or deal with it safely and effectively if spores have already gained a foothold. With that in mind, here are seven key facts about mold:
Filter Maintenance Becomes Even More Important As The Cooling Season Peaks
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012How Would UV Lights Benefit Your Household Air?
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012Don’t Ignore Mold In The Attic, Address It With Proper Ventilation
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
It’s easy to ignore mold when it’s growing where you can’t see it. Mold in the attic may not seem like a big deal, but mold growth results from excessive moisture in the attic, which also can be highly damaging to structural elements and fixtures. Water intrusion may lead to rotted wood, bubbled paint on the home’s exterior, warped shingles, and ruined insulation in addition to mold growth. The best way to prevent these issues is to seal leaks in the attic while improving attic ventilation.
If you’re suffering from allergies this spring, it may be due to poor indoor air quality. Although the culprits outdoors and inside your home may be many, cleaning and servicing your heating and cooling system can help clear your air, helping you breathe easier.