Indoor Air Quality Articles
Did you ever start sneezing or coughing right after you entered a building or home? You can probably blame the poorly maintained indoor air quality.
Our beautiful fall weather in Corvallis, is right around the corner! Day Heating & Cooling is here to help you enhance your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.
Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage the relative humidity inside your Corvallis, home.
If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, your home needs to remain between 30 and 50 percent relative humidity for optimal comfort and health.
The best recommendation for managing the excessive humidity levels in your home is to install a whole-house dehumidifier.
The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Oregon home. At Day Heating & Cooling, we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.
Luckily, a perfect antidote is already installed in your Oregon home. A well-maintained air conditioner can boost your indoor air quality (IAQ), reducing symptoms. Your AC has a filter that catches airborne irritants like dust, pollen, dander. It also balances humidity and provides ventilation, reducing the likelihood of mold growth.
Even before the outbreak, adults on average spent nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. Add it all up, and you just can’t stress enough the importance of good indoor air quality.
Air filters and air purifiers can reduce the presence of harmful airborne particles, improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Oregon home.
During the height of our wildfire season here in Oregon, you can take steps to prepare for the safety and comfort of your loved ones.
Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. In reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. It’s easy to see how it can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Salem home.
Let our qualified technicians at Day Heating & Cooling inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up.
If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Salem & Corvallis home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.
As wildfires continue to spread across California, Oregon, and other parts of the country, this is an appropriate time to think about improving the indoor air quality (IAQ)
These days, you cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of our lives. Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your Oregon home healthy and safe.
Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Salem or Corvallis home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Day Heating wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Oregon, creating some significant health problems. At Day Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Oregon home. How does it compare?
Humidity is the highest during the summer. Our team wants to share with you some tips on controlling the humidity in your household.
Which is better for your home, air filters or air cleaners? Our team is here to help you choose an air treatment system that’s best for you.
Are your home’s ducts leaky? Our team can help diagnose and correct your leaky duct problem to improve your home’s health.
In modern society, average adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. That puts the importance of good indoor air quality at a whole new level. Our Day Heating &…
Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Salem & Corvallis area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…
We know how serious carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is. Our Day Heating & Cooling professionals provide maintenance and service on all possible carbon-monoxide-producing appliances, as well as carbon monoxide detectors for your Salem or Corvallis home and office. What Is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, and tasteless gas. It’s formed by the incomplete…
Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list. However, our team at Day Heating & Cooling wants…
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ), creating some significant health problems. At Day Heating Company, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality. Why Winter…
Do some areas of your home have inconsistent temperatures even as you adjust your thermostat? If you have a large home or a home with multiple stories and you are not using more than one thermostat you most likely have an uneven distribution of heating or cooling. A zone control system gives you control over…
With fall now upon us in Salem, OR, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s important…
What is a dehumidifier? A dehumidifier is an appliance that removes moisture from the air. What are the signs that I need a dehumidifier? There are a number of things that can indicate you need a dehumidifier: You may have condensation on your windows or doors. You will see water beading or fog/vapor on…