Indoor Air Quality Articles

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…