Indoor Air Quality
Clogged Heating Filters
Clogged heating filters will impair heating systems efficiency, particularly over time. It can also cause other parts to prematurely wear out. Heating unit filters should be cleaned or replaced on a regular basis. In particular disposable filters should be checked often, we think once a month, and changed out as required. This is particularly important during the winter time. There is a door which is typically marked “filter”. And it covers the blower and also the filter. Take the door off and you should see the filter. It’s usually has its own track and you can slide it out carefully. … Continue reading
Air Filtration
Homeowners are concerned about improving indoor air quality. People believe their heating and cooling system is already cleaning the air of indoor pollutants and allergens. Most systems are equipped with a standard 1″ throwaway air filter, these filters are designed primarily to keep large particles from damaging the equipment, not designed to actually clean the air . Homes generate about 40 lbs of dust per year for 1,500 square feet of space. One ounce of dust can hold 40,000 dust mites! Trillions of allergens get into your home everyday. Children inhale 50% more air per pound than adults, air quality … Continue reading