What Are Whole-House Air Filters and How Do They Work?

November 16, 2023

Many people do not realize their homes are teaming with pollution. Houses can be up to five times as polluted as the outdoors, according to warnings from the Environmental Protection Agency. Homes today are built with tighter construction, leading to less air circulation and trapped pollutants that can wreak havoc on your health. Thankfully, there are whole-house air filters that can clean your indoor air and protect your family’s health. What Are Whole -House Air Filters? Whole-house air filters work in conjunction with your HVAC system. They trap pollen, allergens, dust, chemicals, and more, effectively cleaning

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Humidity Issues and Solutions Year-After-Year

October 23, 2023

As the seasons change and the temperature fluctuates, humidity can be a constant issue for homeowners. Maintaining the right level of humidity in your home is crucial for both your comfort and health. Too much or too little humidity can cause a host of problems, from dry skin and allergies to mold growth and damage to your furniture. That’s why it’s important to understand how humidity works, how to measure it, and what steps you can take to ensure your home has the proper humidity level year after year. Understanding Humidity Humidity is simply the

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Should You Have a Humidifier in Your Baby’s Room?

September 18, 2023

As a parent, each decision you make about your baby’s room or nursery is significant. Many parents discover that indoor air quality is an important topic while researching. Rooms with dry air can make children more susceptible to ailments such as dry skin, viruses, or stuffy noses. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), using a humidifier within the home can help alleviate negative symptoms in babies and children. But what details are essential to know before setting up this device? What is a Humidifier? A humidifier is an appliance designed to increase the

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6 Ways Poor Ventilation Can Affect Your Health and Safety

March 15, 2023

High-quality indoor air in your home is important for your family’s comfort and general well-being. Poor air quality in your home can be hazardous to your health and those that live with you. Different factors affect indoor air quality, like poor ventilation or extremely low or high humidity. An HVAC system that doesn’t provide proper ventilation can negatively affect your indoor air. Pollutants such as dust, chemical-based cleaning supplies, pesticides or pet dander can cause poor indoor air quality. Achieving optimal ventilation must be a priority for any indoor space. Let’s take a look at

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What Are the Key Differences Between MERV and HEPA Filters?

November 20, 2022

When it comes to protecting your HVAC system and improving your indoor air quality, filters play a very important role. HVAC air filters prevent airborne contaminants from building up inside your heating and air system and spreading throughout your home. If you have recently shopped for filters, you know that there many options available on the market. Two of the most popular types of HVAC filters are MERV and HEPA filters. But what is the difference between these two types? MERV Filters MERV is an acronym for “minimum efficiency reporting value.” It’s a scale that’s

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How To Test Indoor Air Quality For Mold

February 4, 2021

While mold can grow both indoors and outdoors, it poses a higher health risk indoors, given that indoor air pollution is already five times higher compared to outdoors. One of the biggest problems with mold is that it’s not always visible, and even if it is, you may not know exactly where in the house it is. Even worse, mold spores tend to fly around in the air, and they can be dangerous to your health. The best thing is to eliminate the source. But first, you need to test your air quality for mold to determine if you do

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The iWave Air Purifier Could Lower Your Risk of COVID-19

December 19, 2020

A new virus, named SARS covariant-2, was discovered in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. By March 13, 2020, the virus and the disease it causes was so widespread that it was declared to be a pandemic. As COVID-19 cases surge around the United States, including the Arlington Heights, IL, area, you might be wondering what you can do in order to protect the health of yourself and your family as you shelter in place at home. One helpful solution to consider is the iWave air purifier. Recent studies have shown that improving ventilation and air purification lowers the risk of

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How To Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

September 20, 2020

You must have heard or read of carbon monoxide poisoning. There is also a good chance that you understand what it is. However, if you are like most American homeowners, there is a probability you don’t know what it is or why it could be dangerous to you and your family. You might have heard of warnings issued about carbon monoxide poisoning, but you still don’t find a reason to worry. There is no specific scale that determines where carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Therefore, you should be aware of the potential signs that you may be

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