If you’re an allergy sufferer, summer can be especially difficult, especially if pollen counts are high. Dayton boasts one of the worst averages for those who suffer from allergies, with a score of 88.3 from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
You Change Your Filters Regularly, But Do You Understand the MERV Rating?
Homeowners who faithfully change their air filters regularly, but don’t use the right filters when replacing them, may discover less than desirable results. Use a filter with a MERV rating that’s too low, and even with regular filter changes, indoor air quality won’t improve. Use a filter that’s rated too high in efficiency than your […]
UV Lights — The Missing Link In Your Clean Air Strategy
An air filtration system provides an effective first level of cleaning for your home’s indoor air. In combination with a high-efficiency filter, an air purifier removes many of the more common airborne particles and contaminants, including dust, mold, pollen and animal dander. Filters will also remove some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, but their […]
Four Benefits Of Filtration Products In The Home
As homes in the Dayton area become more tightly sealed to stop expensive air from leaking out, our indoor air isn’t cycling as often. While this is great for energy savings, it means indoor pollutants aren’t circulated safely away, and can build up to dangerous concentrations. Fortunately, air filtration systems provide an efficient method of keeping […]
Filtration Systems Clean Up Indoor Air
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is often significantly more polluted than outdoor air. In fact, the levels of pollution are often so high that the EPA has listed indoor air pollution among the top five biggest environmental risks to public health. With that in mind, residents of the Dayton area […]
How Much Focus Should I Put On Maintenance For My System’s Air Handler?
Your air handler plays an important role in the efficiency of your HVAC system. Not only is it instrumental in the proper circulation of conditioned air, it contributes significantly to the maintenance of indoor air quality. Thus, neglecting your air handler can result in compromised energy efficiency, household comfort and air quality.
How To Increase Air Circulation This Summer, And Get A Fresh-Air Feeling With Savings
Indoor air quality refers to the amount of fresh air circulation and quantities of pollutants present in the air inside a building. Many residents are not aware that the air inside their homes is often many times more polluted than exterior air, due to concentrated levels of pollutants that are not sufficiently flushed from the air. The ability of an HVAC system to […]
Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Optimize Your Air-Conditioning System
The end of summer may be in sight but you still want to get the most out of your air conditioning while you’re still using it frequently. Use some of the operational tips to keep it running smoothly and efficiently so you stay cool without wasting energy and money:
Worried About Summer Allergy Season? Here’s How To Advance Your Indoor Air Quality
The summer allergy season can be stressful for people who suffer from allergy symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sore throat and itchy eyes. In southwest Ohio, the warm weather can bring some real and irritating symptoms for allergy sufferers, and while retreating to the indoors is recommended to alleviate symptoms, air quality inside the […]
Heat Pump Problems? No Worries, Use Our Troubleshooting Tips And Then Give Ace Hardware Home Services A Call
Your heating and cooling heat-pump equipment represents a significant investment on your part. When it’s having problems, it’s best to leave diagnosis and repair to the professionals. After all, you want to keep your heating equipment in top working order. There are, however, a few things any homeowner can do to troubleshoot problems.