AllTech Services, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Air Quality Solutions’

Moisture in Your Home: Why Humidity Control Is So Important

Monday, February 20th, 2017

humidity-control-importantIf you’ve lived in the area for even just a year, you likely know what a problem it is to have too little moisture in your home during the winter, or too much in the summer. It can make you feel uncomfortable, exacerbate illnesses, and cause your HVAC systems to work harder than they should need to.

What’s more, is that chronically dry air, or chronic humidity, can cause significant damage to your home itself, particularly if you have wood floors, furniture, fixtures, or precision instruments. A key way to combat humidity problems in your home is with a quality Ashburn, VA humidity control system. In order to help you understand the importance of humidifiers and dehumidifiers, we’ve shared some info below on what more humidity control can do to your home.

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Do You Need a New Air Filter for Your Cooling System?

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

If you or anyone in your household suffers from allergies or asthma, then you likely already know how important it is to maintain good indoor air quality in your home. However, even if you don’t have a home where allergies are a big deal, poor indoor air quality can still affect you and your home.

While a whole-house air filtration system is the best option to improve your air quality, another factor to think about is the quality of your system’s air filter. When is the last time you changed your cooling system’s air filter? Were you aware that this task should be done every 1–3 months?

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