Humidity levels in Alabama peak during the autumn and spring. This leaves our summers and winters much dryer. It makes it quite difficult to find a comfortable balance. Our state’s climate is considered sub-tropical. This is in part because of our abundance of humidity most of the year. Having a few months off from the […]
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Mosquito Repellant; As If You Needed Another Reason to Love Your HVAC
Ever wonder why we have such a bad mosquito problem in the Tennessee Valley? Mosquitos are attracted to areas of heavy rain and warm temperatures. They are warm-weather pests that cause misery for so many. As there isn’t much we can do about our climate, we make up for it in other ways. The tried […]
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 […]
The Dangers of Huffing Freon
Long Before Tide Pods We Had Freon, And It Is Still A Problem! There are some articles you wish you never had to write. But the sad truth is that over the past decades, both teens and adults have been hospitalized and even died from abusing the refrigerant Freon. Freon is commonly found in air […]
Aprilaire: For Cleaner Indoor Air All Year Long
Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their time indoors? Or that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that indoor air is often several times more polluted than outdoor air? What is in the Air? Common pollutants found in indoor air include dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, pollen, volatile organic […]
Getting the Pollen Out of Your Home’s Air
It’s that time of year again, when the trees bud, the flowers bloom, and the grass begins to grow. And clouds of yellow pollen fill the air, coating our homes, cars, and driveways. You go to bed one night feeling fine and wake up the next morning with a sore throat and sinuses that feel […]
Why Do I Need an Air Purifier?
You rely on your HVAC system to keep the temperature and humidity of your home at a comfortable level. But what about keeping your home’s air clean? With the addition of a whole-house air purifier, your HVAC system can help to keep the air you breathe clean as well as comfortable. See Also: Upgrades The […]
Seasonal Allergies and Your Home
It’s that time of year. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the pollen counts are sky-high. Too bad you can’t reduce the amount of pollen outside. You can make this season a little less sneezy by cleaning up the air inside your home. See Also: Air Conditioning and Your Health Don’t Let […]