Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

Air pollution does not only affect the air outside, which may contain smog, dust, pollen, mold spores, grass seed, etc. These pollutants also make their way indoors through different routes, including on pets or your shoes. Once inside, they can exist in carpets, floor surfaces, wall paints, furniture, and more. Due to these and other indoor contaminants such as dust, radon, lead, allergens, and more, summer indoor air quality can be 10-times more polluted than the air outside. With the … Continue reading Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

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Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

The flu season is upon us and the virus has swept across the United States this winter, with epidemic levels of illness. We all know the tried and true methods of staying healthy, from drinking extra orange juice to washing hands. However, many people do not consider how they can use their HVAC system to help prevent getting sick during this cold and flu season. From the office to at home, if you would like to learn more about how … Continue reading Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

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Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Indoor Air Quality in Schools | St. Louis HVAC Tips

A resting adult takes somewhere between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. Pre-school and school age children take many more breaths, while infants have been shown to take nearly twice as many breaths as an adult. These kinds of figures make the indoor air quality in schools significantly more important to consider. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that almost 75 million Americans live, work, or go to school in an environment where the air is unhealthy. The EPA … Continue reading Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

Indoor Air Quality & Academic Performance

Considering how often children are unknowingly exposed to inferior indoor air quality in schools, it is important to consider its potential effects on their academic performance. With several factors impacting indoor air quality, there are different environmental irritants to consider, many of which may worsen at various times of the year. Some potentially problematic areas in schools include: Leaky roofs – Over time, leaks can cause mold to form, releasing mold spores into the air and throughout the school. Cleaning … Continue reading How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

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Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

In the looming cold months ahead, it is especially important to pay extra attention to any factor that may lead to bad indoor air quality in your home. We tend to spend more time indoors and often keep our doors and windows tightly closed when the temperature outside drops. While your family’s comfort and warmth should always be a priority, stagnant indoor air can cause bad indoor air quality to become more prevalent. 8 Bad Indoor Air Quality Symptoms Learning … Continue reading Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

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Scary Facts About Indoor Air Quality

Facts About Indoor Air Quality | St. Louis HVAC Tips

The indoor air quality in our homes may be something that most of us take for granted. We imagine our homes as a safe space, a place where nothing can harm us and all is well. Surprisingly enough, this false sense of security leads many of us astray, causing us to fall victim to the dangers of our own homes. This is because inside our homes are many indoor pollutants that may be harming our families. If you have any … Continue reading Scary Facts About Indoor Air Quality

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Types of Air Purifiers & Filters

These days, modern houses are built tightly. They are built that way in order to make them more energy-efficient. However, this sometimes results in a stuffy, less-than-pure indoor air quality. If you or your loved ones find yourself frequently sneezing or wheezing when at home, it could be something in the air. Investing in a good air purifier can help restore cool, fresh air indoors and prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory health conditions. However, there are many types of … Continue reading Types of Air Purifiers & Filters

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How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

Air Purifiers for Allergies | St. Louis HVAC Tips

If you have an allergy, the most important thing to do to prevent an attack is to avoid being exposed to the allergen. If airborne pollutants are the reason behind your allergies, then you need to invest in a great air purifier for allergies. This, along with your HVAC system, can help remove allergens from the air and help ensure clean and safe indoor air for you and your family. For more help ensuring clean and pure air in your … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

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7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, most people are out enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. While this can be fun, homeowners around St. Louis should keep their guards up because this type of weather can also trigger summer allergens that may cause an allergic reaction or an asthma attack to people exposed to them. Here are the most common summer allergens around St. Louis in the summer, and what you can do to eradicate … Continue reading 7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

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3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

After spending the cooler months cooped up indoors, it can be great to spend a lot more time outdoors when summer arrives. You might look forward to grilling steaks in your backyard or spending more time sunbathing at the beach or a nearby St. Louis pool. Unfortunately, it is also fairly common for the summer season to lead to problems with allergies, asthma, and the like. While there is not much you can do about air quality outdoors, here are … Continue reading 3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

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