American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Air Quality’

Drawbacks of Portable Air Quality Devices

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
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Portable air quality devices have become popular among homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality (IAQ). These cheap and compact units promise to reduce allergens, pollutants, humidity, and odors, making the air in your home cleaner and healthier. 

However, portable air quality devices have many drawbacks that can limit their effectiveness and value. Let’s go over the shortcomings of portable air filters and air purifiers and why you’re better off with a whole house solution. We provide indoor air quality services in Winder, GA that truly solve the issue of poor IAQ.

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Does My AC Help With High Humidity?

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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When you’re in need of AC repair in Gainesville, GA, one of the first things you’ll notice is high humidity in your home. High humidity levels can be incredibly uncomfortable, leading to sticky, oppressive air, and can even cause damage to your home and health issues. 

Many people wonder if their air conditioner can help reduce this humidity. The good news is that air conditioners do play a significant role in reducing humidity levels. However, they are not the only solution. Let’s explore how air conditioners help with humidity and look at other effective methods for keeping your home’s humidity in check.

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Get Ahead of Georgia’s Allergy Season

Monday, April 15th, 2024
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Georgia is home to many types of trees, plants, and vegetation that contribute to our beautiful and iconic scenery. In fact, Georgia has 66% forest coverage and is ranked 7th on the list of states with the most forest. Ask any Georgia resident and they’ll agree that Georgia is one of the most beautiful states in the country. 

But unfortunately, all those trees come at a price. Many people suffer from allergy symptoms due to the abundance of tree pollen. With the arrival of spring, you and your family members may be suffering from allergy symptoms. 

Although there’s not much you can do to avoid sneezing and water eyes when you go outside, there are steps you can take in your home to combat their effects. Keep reading to discover how our air purifier services in Winder, GA can help you combat allergies not just in spring, but all year long.

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How Better Indoor Air Quality Helps You Sleep at Night

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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A good night’s sleep makes all the difference to your physical and mental well-being. Anyone who hasn’t slept well knows how it affects you the next day. From memory loss to mood swings, not getting enough sleep has many detrimental effects not just in the short-term, but in the long-term as well.

More and more studies have shown how much of an effect a home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) has on the quality of sleep for its inhabitants. For example, people who live in areas with moderate to high air pollution are 60% more likely to suffer from poor sleep compared to those living in areas with cleaner air.

But even common indoor pollutants such as dust, mold, pollen, pet dander, and allergens are found in just about any home, circulating in the air you breathe inside and affecting sleep quality. If you want to improve your sleep quality, consider indoor air quality services such as the installation of a whole house air purifier. 

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Combat Wildfire Smoke with Air Filtration Systems

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Here in Georgia, we’ve experienced an uptick in the amount of days where the air quality has been bad to downright unbreathable. Wildfire smoke from wildfires in Canada managed to reach homes here, prompting advisories that people should refrain from outdoor activities. 

When wildfire smoke infiltrates our area, portable air filters can only do so much. Let’s look at some indoor air quality services that are available to you. These can help combat not only wildfire smoke but pollutants that are in the air 365 days a year.

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The Difference Between Air Filters and Air Purifiers

Monday, May 1st, 2023
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Many homeowners feel that the air inside their homes isn’t that bad compared to the air outside. But did you know that a home’s indoor air quality is more often worse than the air outdoors?

Indoor air quality suffers in the winter and summer when homes are shut up tightly to keep precious conditioned air inside and there’s no fresh air circulating throughout your home.

So what can you do to improve indoor air quality? To start, you can contact us about air purifier services in Winder, GA. We install a wide variety of indoor air quality products that are designed to solve your IAQ issues.

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When To Invest In Duct Cleaning

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Your ductwork is necessary for your home comfort. Without it, all the cooled and heated air that your conventional HVAC systems produce wouldn’t do anybody any good!

As we approach the warmer months of the year, now may be a great time to check in with your ductwork. Your system may have accrued some extra wear and tear over the past few months and collected a bit too much debris.

Dust may not seem like a problem in your ductwork but we can assure you that it is. Here is what you need to know about when and why you should invest in duct cleaning in Winder, GA.

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Breathing Easier in Your Own Home

Monday, March 11th, 2019

After learning about the impact that indoor air quality can have on your home, you’re probably now hyper-aware of the dust floating through your air, the stuffy air in some rooms, and recoiling in horror at the cloud of dust that appears when you pat your dog’s fur. It’s almost enough to make you want to run out and buy all the filters and purifiers you can get your hands on.

But don’t fall into that trap! Before you make any decisions on your own, you need to begin with an air quality test and inspection from a qualified HVAC contractor in Winder, GA. They’ll then be able to device a proper air quality strategy for your individual needs. That being said, here are some ideas for what can be done about the particulates floating around your home:

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Mysteriously Rising Energy Bill? Duct Leaks May Be to Blame

Monday, February 25th, 2019
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Your energy bill is suddenly on the rise, but you haven’t been using your heater more than usual. You’ve looked up countless HVAC blogs, sifting through probable repair issues, but none of them seem to be resonating with your problem.

If that’s the case, what you might be looking at is a duct leak. Leaks in your duct system can substantially drive up your energy expenses, all without making a sound or displaying any kind of obvious symptoms. If you didn’t know what to look for, it would be truly puzzling.

In this post, we’ll go over what duct leaks are to help you make sense of your mysterious rising energy costs.

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Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

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We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

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