Most homeowners think of their air conditioner, furnace or heat pump as the most critically-important components of their HVAC system. One component that’s often overlooked is the duct system responsible for air distribution, but it […]
In the Yuma area, most fall allergies come from trees, shrubs and grasses that don’t have obvious flowers or strong scents. Instead of drawing birds and bees to them, plants with inconspicuous flowers need to […]
Part of the popularity of burning candles is to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) but in reality, they could be doing the opposite. Unfortunately, some candles actually contribute to indoor air pollution and degrade IAQ. […]
As if the high temperatures weren’t enough to deal with from June through October, summer IAQ (indoor air quality) falls as the heat continues. Having to keep the doors and windows tightly closed doesn’t help […]
Our homes are repositories for all manner of harmful air pollutants, including pollen, pet dander, mold, mildew, dust mites and dust. But among the most harmful are volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These are gases […]
The air filter in your Yuma home’s HVAC system serves the valuable purpose of trapping airborne particles that could otherwise infiltrate the system and collect on and damage sensitive components. If the filter isn’t changed […]
