Tag Archives: indoor air quality

With A Zoning System, Family Members Can Agree To Disagree

With a zoning system, you can end the battle for control over the thermostat. When one programmable thermostat regulates the temperature for your entire home, it can result in areas that are too warm and areas that are too cold. A … Continue reading

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Is Minimizing Spring Allergy Symptoms A Necessity? Make Getting An Electronic Air Cleaner Your Priority

During springtime in Connecticut, many people experience allergy symptoms from the increase in pollen in the air. Unfortunately, air pollution tends to get trapped indoors, making allergy symptoms even worse. In fact, indoor air is commonly more polluted than outdoor … Continue reading

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Maintaining Ideal Relative Humidity All Year Long

As the temperature of the air outside changes with the seasons, relative humidity level changes as well. In the summer, your air conditioner dehumidifies your home, and a separate dehumidifier can be beneficial as well. The opposite is required in … Continue reading

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Finding The MERV Filter That’s Best For Your Heating System And Your Family’s Health

Finding the right furnace filter for your household can be challenging. While you probably know that it’s important, you may not be sure how to make that final decision. Fortunately, by taking the MERV scale into account, you can make … Continue reading

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Six Ways To Keep Airborne Dust Minimal During Heating Season

If you have a dust problem in your house, you’re not alone. Dust is an issue for many households in the greater Hartford Area, and the worst part is that no matter what you do, dust seems to always find … Continue reading

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What’s In Your Garage Affects Your Indoor-Air Quality — Here’s How

There’s nothing like a Connecticut winter storm to make you feel deeper appreciation for your attached garage. With the wind howling and the snow and ice blowing in vicious circles, you drive your car straight in the garage and enter … Continue reading

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Hit Energy Loss Where It Hurts With Insulation Upgrades

Energy loss doesn’t just show up in the form of higher monthly bills. You can feel it. It means your house is hotter in the summers and colder in the winters. When your house isn’t properly insulated, you end up … Continue reading

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Get A Handle On Fall Allergies (And Indoor Air Quality) With These Actions

For the tens of millions of Northeasterners who suffer from seasonal allergies, the fall can be a frustrating season. Ragweed, pollen and mold fill the air and lead to debilitating symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses, often becoming so … Continue reading

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