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Allergies? Maybe it’s your Air Conditioning
Children are most susceptible to allergies. Spring is one of the worst times for plant pollen allergies. Some doctors call Spring and Summer, “peak allergy season.” “Food and skin allergies are on the rise and respiratory allergies are the most common type of allergy affecting children,” according to a report from the CDC published on […]
The Elderly, Air Pollution, and Hospitalization
The following article from airlge.com stresses the importance of good air quality, especially for our elderly population. A good HEPA filtration system and a professional air duct cleaning are vital to that maintenance of good indoor air quality. Although air quality is very important for all of our health, one group of humans is especially […]
How Dirty Air Ducts Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution
Most people have become concerned about the increase in air pollution. We often associate air pollution with the outdoors, but indoor air pollution has become a growing health concern. The air quality in our homes and offices can have an affect on our health. Polluted indoor air can cause a host of problems such as […]
Duct Cleaning Can Save You Money
Maintaining clean ductwork in your home will increase both the overall energy efficiency of your heating and air conditioning systems, as well as your comfort. With central air and forced air heating systems, air is constantly being circulated throughout your house. As dust and other debris build up they can lead to two things. The […]
How Humid Climates Affect Indoor Air Quality
With summer coming into full swing, humidity is on the rise in New England. Our fellow professionals at Ductworks, Inc. in Colorado explain the impact that a humid climate has on indoor air quality. Regional climate plays a large role in Indoor Air Quality and comfort. Regional climate characteristics are determined by geographic location and […]
Indoor Air Quality Statistic in Favor of Air Duct Cleaning
Our fellow air duct cleaning professionals in The Greater Washington DC area have put together a collection of facts to help bring attention the importance of maintaining good indoor quality. We hope that you find them as interesting as we did! Like many Americans, I had never heard of air duct cleaning until I had […]
Top Benefits of HVAC Cleaning
NADCA’s rule of thumb for consumers is that “if your ducts look dirty, they probably are,” and that dirty HVAC systems should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional. Below are some other reasons homeowners choose to have their air ducts cleaned. Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality is one concern that homeowners have […]
Cleaning your dryer could prevent fires
Does your dryer take one or more cycles to dry your clothes? Does it feel hot to the touch? If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, you may need to have your dryer vents cleaned. If you don’t, you risk starting a dryer fire. “The dryer is designed to exhaust the […]
Indoor Air Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found an association between increasing levels of indoor particulate matter pollution and the severity of asthma symptoms among children. The study, which followed a group of asthmatic children in Baltimore, Md., is among the first to examine the effects of indoor particulate matter pollution. The results are […]
Is Air Duct Cleaning Worth It?
Linda Wetzel of Shaker Heights, Ohio, says she was skeptical about air duct cleaning until a friend told her it had improved her allergies. “I figured common sense said, if there’s dust on the table, there has to be dust in the vents,” Wetzel says. After hiring a highly rated cleaner she found on Angie’s […]