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Understanding the Role of Humidifiers in Colorado’s Dry Winter Climate

February 14, 2024

Dry air is a year-round challenge for Colorado homeowners, and those issues are only intensified during the cold season. A popular way to combat this problem is to add water vapor to the air. That is achieved with a humidifier, and there are both portable units and whole-home systems available. Dry Air in Winter Air holds water molecules. Those molecules are held together by vapor pressure. Maximum vapor pressure goes up as temperature increases but also down as it decreases. That means in winter, air can hold less water, and it absorbs it more slowly. This

How Airflow Impacts Your Indoor Comfort and Financial Health

January 4, 2024

When you turn on the furnace, you expect it to create warm air that will reach every room in the house. Conversely, when you turn on the air conditioner, you expect it to create cool and fresh air that circulates throughout the home. However, if your heating or cooling systems aren’t working properly, you may discover that your home is uncomfortable to live in and your utility bills are higher than they need to be. Airflow and Efficiency Heating and cooling systems that are properly installed and maintained will create a consistent flow of warm

How Can Air Quality Services Help With Allergies

September 21, 2023

During certain parts of the year, outdoor air quality in Denver, CO can be very poor. This can lead to severe health ramifications for individuals with allergies and other respiratory issues. While there is little that a person can do to change some circumstances, there are steps that individuals can take to improve their indoor air quality and help minimize allergy symptoms. Protecting Against Allergies Pet dander, pollen, mold spores, and dust can trigger allergy symptoms. One of the benefits of high-quality air purification services is the ability to reduce the allergen load in a home

Everything You Need to Know About Air Scrubbers

March 16, 2023

An air scrubber is an HVAC device that is used to purify the air of contaminants. The extent of the air scrubber’s germ-extermination ability is impressive. It exterminates particulates such as pollen, volatile organic compounds, and dander, creating organisms such as viruses and mold, and smoke-like odors. It cleans the air and can exterminate germs on surfaces like countertops or doorknobs. The air scrubbers release particles that travel throughout your home, attracting germs off surfaces and pulling them back via your HVAC system to be filtered outside your indoor air. An air scrubber consists of

Tips for Improving Your Home’s Air Quality This Winter

December 19, 2022

Winter is fast approaching, and as we head into darker days and cooler temperatures, there’s one thing that not many give attention to. An increased time indoors leads to greater reliance on indoor air supplies, which may not be the best to breathe in. Your home tends to be more tightly sealed in in the winter; we have less access to fresh air, and your home can quickly become saturated with dirt, dust, debris, and allergens that can cause long-term health consequences such as: Headaches Nausea Fatigue Respiratory issues

How to humidify your house in the winter

January 21, 2021

Unless you’re an HVAC or air quality expert, you might not know that humidity can help you have a more comfortable winter. During summer, it’s true that high humidity levels lead to sweat, misery, and overheating. Although humidity might make summers worse, high humidity levels make winter infinitely more enjoyable. How Does Humidity Help in the Winter? Our planet never has a uniform worldwide humidity level. Rather, humidity readings change all across the earth. This is also true for buildings and structures, which often have different relative humidity levels from the air immediately outside of them.

How Are Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Related?

August 8, 2020

Your home’s HVAC system and indoor air quality are strongly related to one another. All the air in your home circulates through your HVAC system, so it’s the best place to address indoor air quality issues. Here are the ways indoor air quality and HVAC are connected. What is HVAC? This term stands for heating ventilation and air conditioning. Your heating system, air conditioner, ductwork and thermostat form your home’s HVAC system. Your HVAC system is responsible for heating and cooling your home, reducing humidity and otherwise improving your home’s indoor air quality.

Carbon Monoxide’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality

March 19, 2020

Furnaces are powered by gas. When a furnace burns fuel during the heating process, it produces carbon monoxide in the heat exchanger. If the carbon monoxide leaks out, it can impact your indoor air quality. Learning about carbon monoxide’s effect on indoor air quality is essential. After all, the quality of the air in your home or office impacts your health. Here is what you need to know about carbon monoxide’s impact on indoor air quality. What Is Carbon Monoxide? Quite simply, carbon monoxide is a gas. It is odorless and colorless.

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