Indoor Air Quality
Staying Safe When Outdoor Air Quality Is Poor
With the recent wildfires in Canada and the subsequent effect they’re having on our local environment, you may be wondering what you can do to stay safe when the outdoor air quality is poor. It isn’t as simple as staying indoors until the poor air quality warnings expire, because that outdoor air can find its…
Read MoreShould I Get a Whole-Home Humidifier This Winter?
During the winter months, many homeowners find that the air inside their homes becomes dry, especially those with forced-air heat. While the heated air keeps your home and family toasty, it can also lack moisture. And that can lead to a whole host of concerns. Some of the discomforts that people experience when the air…
Read MoreMy Home is Too Humid. What Can I Do?
The right humidity level in your home is important, not just for your comfort, but for your actual house as well. According to Bob Vila, the ideal humidity level for a home is between 30 and 50 percent. Vila explains that once the humidity goes past that 50-percent mark, home residents will likely start to…
Read MoreShould I Repair or Replace My Air Conditioning System?
Have you noticed that the air conditioning system you have installed in your home has been struggling this summer? Maybe you’re having a hard time keeping your home as cool as you’d like. Or, maybe you’ve noticed that your energy bills are skyrocketing for no apparent reason. If you’re concerned that your AC system isn’t…
Read MoreAir Filtration & Your Business – Is It Important?
If you’re a business owner, you probably have been working diligently to ensure you’re following reopening mandates and guidelines. Depending on the type of business or commercial building you own, there have been some mandates put in place regarding HVAC systems. One such mandate has to do with air filtration. Filters with a higher MERV…
Read MoreGet Rid of Air Contaminants
To maximize the efficiency of the air conditioning system in your Schenectady, N.Y. area home or office, you’ll want to close your doors and windows to seal out the heat of the summer and lock in the coolness your AC provides. At the same time, however, you could be sealing in all kinds of air…
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