Indoor Air Quality Archive

Specialization is important to us. While many in our industry jump into plumbing or electrical work because it’s “good for business”, we’ve always been hesitant to stray from our core competency. But after significant research into indoor air health, and at the request of hundreds of clients over the years, we have decided to invest in...
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Looking for more information on indoor air quality improvement in your home? You’ve come to the right place! Read on. In February, the Science journal released a study finding that volatile chemical products — such as pesticides, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — now make up half of fossil fuel...
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Did you know that the air inside your home can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outdoors? And poor air quality can have a negative impact on our health, including allergies, respiratory issues, and even heart disease. (Of course, all of this becomes an even bigger issue if your home is locked...
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Brian Shutt:  Hey, this is Brian Schutt with Homesense Heating and Cooling. We are back on Facebook Live again, I’m sure you’re excited. Here with Matt Patrick, our comfort consultant and indoor air pollution at home specialist, among other things. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the issues related to humidification and what...
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Did you know that candles and furnace filters are connected? Continue reading for my personal experience of how I first discovered this to be true! If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know there’s no shortage of reminders to change your home HVAC filters on a regular basis: How to Select a Furnace...
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$200 Off Honeywell Whole House Humidifiers. Starting at $550. Offer ends 1/31/18. Call 317-203-8149 and ask for Brady to get this special pricing.  EDIT: WE ARE SOLD OUT. LITERALLY, NO MORE HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIERS AT OUR SUPPLIER. MORE NEWS TO COME ABOUT ANOTHER HUMIDIFIER PROMOTION.

Frigid temps mean our heating systems are working overtime. This also means homeowners should be aware of potential dangers with their heating system — including carbon monoxide leaks, which are hard to detect without special alarms. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced any time gas is being used, and it...
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Balancing the humidity levels in your home is a very simple and important thing to do. Having too much moisture in the air can cause mold and mildew to grow in wet areas and attract unwanted insects and other creatures into your home. Not enough moisture in the air can cause health issues, damage your...
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The changing of the seasons brings a new list of home maintenance tasks. As we near the end of summer, a little bit of cleaning and some minor repairs around the house will go a long way. Prepare for the upcoming cooler temps and winter weather by following this HVAC Tips for Summer checklist. The...
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Updated on 07/01/2019 Air pollutants are rated in the top five environmental health risks, and many of these pollutants exist inside your home. Mold, mildew, dust and other odors that live in your house cause itchy eyes, scratchy throats, headaches and asthma. While airtight construction and home installation stop drafts and can save on energy...
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