Indoor Air Quality Posts

What are UV Lights and How Do They Benefit Your Home?

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Ultraviolet (UV) lights are quickly becoming the standard best practice when it comes to a home’s HVAC system. Nowhere is this more crucial than in hot and humid Florida. The combination of high humidity and extreme heat provide the perfect environment for bacteria, mold, and other irritants to grow and flourish.

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3 Things that Stand in the Way of Better Air Quality

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Poor air quality can contribute to significant health issues inside your own home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there’s scientific evidence that the air inside homes can be more polluted than that outside. In fact, the concentration of some pollutants could be as much as five times greater inside a home than those […]

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4 Ways to Optimize Your Home’s Airflow

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Optimizing your home for proper airflow can save you money on energy costs and make your living space more comfortable, yet many people fail to take these simple steps that will improve airflow quality.

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Are Bioaerosols Affecting Your Air Quality?

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Bioaerosols in your home can be damaging to your family’s health. There are a few ways you can effectively minimize their presence and breathe better in your home. What are bioaerosols? Bioaerosols is a term used to denote biological aerosols, which are microscopic biological particles in the air. Some of these particles come from other […]

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Are Dust Mites Affecting Your Air Quality?

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Fall is a common time of year to experience allergies and air quality issues inside the home. In fact, the two are closely related. Dust mites are among the most problematic fall allergens in the Jacksonville area.

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3 Cleaning Habits That Impact Your Indoor Air Quality

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Who doesn’t love a clean home? With regular dusting, disinfecting, and cleaning, you feel more comfortable in your living space and may reduce your risk of contracting certain bacterial viruses and illnesses. What many people fail to consider, however, is just how potentially harmful many cleaning products can be, especially when it comes to your […]

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Humidity and Indoor Air Quality: What Jacksonville Homeowners Should Know

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

It’s no secret to Jacksonville-area homeowners that humidity levels can get uncomfortable, especially during the warmest months of the year. In fact, average daily humidity levels for the Jacksonville area typically hover right around 75%!

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Indoor Air Quality – Why It Matters & Ways to Improve It

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Clean air is something that many people tend to take for granted. However, if you have allergens or other small particles of debris floating around in high levels in your home, you are probably affected by symptoms that you may not realize are a result of poor air quality.

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How Your AC System Can Help Improve Indoor Air Quality

Written By | Reviewed By Ian Gilbert

Spring is here, and for many people living in Jacksonville, Florida, that means the onset of spring allergies is fast approaching. While tree pollen is currently spiking in the region, soon grass pollen and ragweed pollen will join the fray to make it difficult to find relief.

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