Here in the Tennessee Valley, we’re used to sticky, humid summer weather. But lately we had a stretch of hot, dry weather. Over this past winter, we had some very cold and dry weather, along with our usual rainy 40F days. All these changes in outdoor humidity affect the humidity levels inside of our […]
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Breathing Easier on Air Quality Alert Days
Have you ever checked the weather forecast and seen a message that says “Air Quality Alert”? Or maybe it said something like “High Ozone Day” or “Code Orange Air Day”? These are all terms that are used to warn you that there may be potentially hazardous levels of pollution in the air outside. For […]
Protecting Your Home From an Air Conditioner Fire
There’s a gif going around online that shows a central air conditioner unit with flames shooting out the top of it. If you’ve seen it, you may have wondered, how did that happen?? And how can I make sure it never happens to my air conditioner? These are both excellent questions. Let’s take a look […]
How Major Roads Affect Your Indoor Air Quality
Planes, trains, and automobiles isn’t just the name of a classic movie. It’s also a list of some of the major culprits in the emission of “near-source” air pollution in this country. According to the EPA, approximately 45 million Americans live, work, or go to school within 300 feet of a major roadway, airport, or […]
Great Moments in HVAC History: Air Conditioning and the New South
When Willis Carrier invented the modern air conditioner in 1902. No one could have predicted how the development of air conditioning would change the course of history. The spread of air conditioning technology around the world has had far-reaching impacts on a global scale. But right here at home, air conditioning has shaped our population, […]
Sick House Syndrome: Get Well Soon!
Way back in the 1970s, research began on a phenomenon that seemed to be happening more and more. Workers in newly constructed office buildings were getting sick with a wide range of symptoms, which seemed to disappear when they weren’t at work. Why? No, it wasn’t just a bunch of people who wanted a day […]
Why Do You Need Indoor Air Quality Products?
Filtration When you think of filtration in your HVAC system, you may just think about the return intake filter that you change every month. But while that filter is an essential part of your HVAC system, it can only do so much to remove particles and allergens from your home’s air. That’s especially true because […]
Six Simple Steps to Help Your Air Conditioner Work Better
Summer is here, for real. With highs in the 90s, heat advisories from the National Weather Service, and the heat index regularly hitting the triple digits, this is the time of year when our air conditioners work the most. You may find that on these very hot and humid days, your AC is struggling to […]