What Is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that can be found in homes across the United States. Living with high levels of radon poses a risk to your health; one of the long-term dangers of radon in your home is cancer. It’s important to know the levels of radon...
Poor indoor air quality is not good for you or your family’s health. Breathing in particles that come from pet dander, dust, pollen, pollution, mold spores, and chemicals may make you sick. If your indoor air is polluted, it can affect your nasal passages,...
As summer temperatures rise, so do utility bills as most of us choose to run our air conditioners more often. We have five pieces of advice to keep your air conditioning costs lower than they otherwise would be. Whether it’s basic maintenance or strategic...
What do HVAC Filters do? The purpose of HVAC filters in your heating and cooling system is more than just cleaning the air so we breathe better. Its purpose is also to keep the coil (much like a car radiator) clean so the unit works to its full potential and highest...
Black mold, black mold, black mold. That is all we hear, but there are several different molds that are black in color, and while their health effects are uncomfortable, they are not deadly. Every time we breathe, we inhale microscopic mold spores, and this includes...
Understanding Mold Growth As mentioned before, mold needs four things to grow or produce spores. A food source, such as drywall, wood, fabrics, dead plants, or any organic material. Mold requires the right temperature and moisture content. and spores must be present....