A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air quality’

Your HVAC System and COVID-19: Your Questions Answered

Monday, August 17th, 2020

Summer is in full swing now, and good air conditioning is essential for your family to stay comfortable during hot Florida afternoons. But since the pandemic is still going on, you might have some concerns about whether your HVAC system can contribute to the spreading of COVID-19. Here, we address common concerns you may have.

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4 Signs Your Air Quality Could Use Improvement

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

It’s well-known that, after some time, people tend to go “nose-blind” to certain odors in their home. You may have experienced this phenomenon if you’ve ever returned home from a trip only to wonder, “Is that what my house really smells like all the time?” Unfortunately, poor air quality doesn’t always reveal itself through musty or stale odors, which means that your home’s air quality could be subpar even if your home smells fresh. Here are the top four signs that your home’s air quality could use some improvement.

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What Type of Air Filter Should You Choose?

Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

A clean, debris-free air filter is the key to a healthy a/c system. If you’ve never changed your household’s a/c filter before, you may be overwhelmed by the array of filter options available. Read on for some of the factors you’ll want to know before you select a filter for your a/c unit, as well as the four most common types of filters on the market.

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3 Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The quality of the air inside your home can affect the quality of life for all members of your household. Determining whether your home’s air quality is sub-par isn’t always as easy as it might seem. Read on for some surefire signs that your home’s air quality could use some improvement, as well as how A/C Designs can help.

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Are Your Pets Harming Your Home’s Air Quality?

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

Pet lovers definitely have something to smile about—studies show that caring for a pet (especially a dog) can improve your health, reduce your risk of depression, help you get better sleep, and even extend your lifespan. Unfortunately, there are some not-so-lovely aspects of owning a beloved pet, including the effect they can have on your home’s air quality. Learn more about how pets impact indoor air quality and a few ways you can purify the air you and your pets breathe.

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How to Reduce the Effects of Airborne Allergens in Your Home

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Want to improve your home’s air quality and diminish the impact of airborne allergens like dust, pet dander, and other irritating particles? Here, we break down a few tips to help you breathe the cleanest indoor air and live more comfortably.  

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Are Bioaerosols Affecting Your Air Quality?

Friday, November 10th, 2017

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 living organisms, such as plant pollen and pet dander, while others are tiny living organisms like bacteria and viruses.

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3 Cleaning Habits That Impact Your Indoor Air Quality

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

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 indoor air quality. There are a few cleaning habits that could pose hidden dangers to your air quality and possibly your health.

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