Air Quality Solutions for Severe Allergies
Question: My son was recently diagnosed with severe allergies to mold, pollen, and pet dander. Of course our main concern is his health, but we also have two dogs that are incredibly important to our family. Our doctor suggested we ask a HVAC contractor if there are any products out there that might help our son but also prevent us from having to give up our pets. Any suggestions?
Many people suffer from this dilemma, and fortunately if you have a traditional forced air furnace heating and cooling your home, solutions are available. When people living in a home have major allergies,…
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Proper Home Ventilation
We live in a five year old home with high quality windows. We have noticed ice and moisture on our windows during the winter months, and mold has actually started to grow on some of the frames. What is causing this and is there anything we can do?
Answer: The problem is most likely a lack of proper ventilation. New homes today are built and insulated very well. During the winter months, everyday activities like showering or boiling water introduces humidity…
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Whole House Humidifiers
We own an older ranch home and for years we have continually dealt with static shock and dry skin during the winter months. We run room humidifiers, but is there a product available that can humidify the entire house?
Answer: If you have a traditional forced air furnace, whole house humidifiers are available and are commonly used to produce even humidity levels throughout a home. Carrier and Aprilaire make different units for…
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