Category: Air Quality
What’s the Difference Between A Home Air Exchanger & Purifier?
Many of our customers ask, “Do I need an air exchanger in my house?” To answer that question, let’s discuss what an air exchanger is, and how it’s different from an air purifier. If you’re noticing quality issues with your indoor air, it’s likely that you’ll need one of these systems. Interestingly, many homes these Read more
Home HVAC Air Filtration: Process & Benefits
There’s one thing we all know for sure: when the air’s cleaner, we breathe better. When we breathe better, we feel better. The easiest way to ensure you’re breathing well as often as possible is to make sure the air inside your home is filtered. The process of home air filtration starts with your HVAC Read more
How Does a UV Air Purification System Work?
No matter the time of year, you and your family deserve to breathe in pure, clean air. Sometimes you can accomplish this by just opening a window, but for the rest of the time (and when pollen counts are high), your best bet is choosing a UV air purification system for your home. What is Read more
How Many Air Purifiers Do You Need In A Minnesota House?
Investing in an air purification system has many benefits, especially if you have pets, respiratory issues such as asthma, deal with a lot of pollen coming into the house during the changing seasons, or find yourself having to dust frequently. An air purifier works by pulling air through a filter using a fan, and pushing Read more
How to Prevent Allergies With Air Filtration Systems
Winter in Minnesota means a lot more than just cranking up the heat to keep the cold at bay; it can mean the buildup of allergens in your home aggravating your allergy symptoms. With windows shut to keep out the cold, natural air circulation is low, causing pollutants such as dust, dust mites, and animal Read more
How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Your Home
Detecting carbon monoxide (CO) within the home is extremely important, especially during the winter season when people increasingly rely on gas furnaces, generators and related appliances for heat. What is carbon monoxide and how is it produced? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that results from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels like Read more
Cutting Indoor Air Pollution with UV Light
Beautiful spring days are tough to enjoy when you have allergies. For every blooming flower, there’s someone out there with an annoying runny nose. We previously discussed how different types of air filters help people with allergies feel more comfortable in their homes. UV filters are especially effective; so let’s take a look at how the Read more
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality During the Winter
As the kids return to school and the days grow colder, we are reminded that flu season is rapidly approaching. Good hygiene practices obviously help keep seasonal bugs away, but have you considered that the thing impacting your family’s health this winter most could be your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ)? Why is it Read more