Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Air Quality’

3 Ways To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, September 26th, 2022

The fall season doesn’t leave us battling with pollen nearly as much as the spring season does. However, we do still see a lot of extra airborne debris in our area, and that debris can easily make its way into your home.

Smoke from recent fires, dirt, and dust kicked up by high winds, and even animal dander can all make their way into your home and start to mess with your home’s indoor air quality. You shouldn’t have to just bear through this though. When your indoor air quality isn’t at its best, it means it is time to talk to one of our experts about how to clear things up. We have the systems and services you need to address the biggest Fresno indoor air quality issues in your house.

Your indoor air quality is a big factor to consider when you are thinking about both your home comfort and health. Poor indoor air quality can make things pretty uncomfortable while cleaner air in your home can make things much more pleasant. If you are trying to clean up your home’s airflow, we can help with any of the following options.

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How Your IAQ and Your AC Work Together

Monday, September 13th, 2021

The quality of air in your home is something of a “partner” to your AC system in the effort to keep you comfortable. What we mean by this is that the better your air quality indoors the better your AC will work. That makes it easy to say that keeping your indoor air quality optimal is important. The question is how exactly you go about doing that.

Indoor air quality assistance is another HVAC service in Fresno, CA that our team provides because we know that temperature control and air quality go hand in hand. Let us explain a bit more about how the air in your home can help or hinder the effectiveness of your AC.

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5 Reasons You Should Get a Dehumidifier

Monday, June 7th, 2021

woman-with-fanAllergies can reduce even the strongest of us into a sneezing mess. It can be pretty stressful to have your productivity fluctuate based on your allergy issues. One minute you’re catching up with work, the next you’re completely debilitated.

Of course, there are several solutions to this common problem. A popular option for many is getting a dehumidifier. The good thing about this option, as opposed to others, is that it can help you out even if you don’t have allergies. If you’re looking for solutions related to indoor air quality systems in Fresno, CA, you can come to our team for help.

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Is Your Insulation Up to Par?

Monday, May 10th, 2021

Do These Areas of Your Home Have Insulation?Your home is built to keep out wind, rain, dust, and more. With that said, today’s homes are much better at doing this than the homes of the past years. Think about the last time you visit a historic building or home–the environment inside probably felt similar to the temperature and conditions outside. But why is that?

It’s because they don’t have insulation.

Insulation has been added to modern homes to help them offer an even better shelter from the outside elements. That helps our homes stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter too. So, what happens if your insulation isn’t up to par anymore? And how do you figure out if it’s lacking? We are happy to answer these questions and provide insulation services in Fresno to help get your comfort back to normal.

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Kick Off the New Year With Better IAQ

Monday, January 18th, 2021

woman-on-couchDid you know that your home comfort has two key parts? The first is, of course, the temperature in the house; the other is your indoor air quality. The air in your home can be ideal for keeping you warm in the winter or it can be a huge hindrance to your comfort.

Wondering what factors can be the bane or the boon for your home’s air quality? We can help. Our team of pros offers a wealth of information regarding your IAQ and some expert services to help you get the best air possible in your home. This will help your heater last longer too. Discover more below.

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Tips for Improving Your IAQ

Monday, June 8th, 2020

Houseplants Are Nature's Air PurifiersThe quality of the air inside your home, your indoor air quality if you will, is important to your comfort and your health. Many people don’t worry about the air inside their home, unless maybe it is smoky, because they don’t realize how the unseen particles or the visible dust motes can, over time, really mess up their ability to enjoy the time spent in their home.

When it comes to keeping the air in your home a little more clean than before, there are several solutions you can consider. From making sure you seal up air leaks to checking your insulation, here are five different ways to give your Fresno indoor air quality the boost it needs.

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Tips To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, February 17th, 2020

woman-blowing-noseMadera is a wonderful place to live but it also has its fair share of problems, especially when it comes to air quality. We are surrounded by farmland which means we are prone to the onslaught of allergens and dust that come with springtime and any harvesting activity. What’s more, we are also in California which means that we have our yearly share of the smoke and ash from the fires that impact the state during that time of the year.

Thankfully, you have a pretty good system in place to keep your home clean and clear from the contaminants and irritants that may bug you once you walk outside the front door. That is, you hope you do. Your Madera, CA HVAC system is made to filter the air that comes into your home but there are things you can do to help your system keep your indoor air quality where it needs to be.

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Let’s Get Those Ducts Cleaned Up!

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

You clean out your garage, you put away your laundry, you sweep, you dust, you wipe the counters, you scrub the toilet, you wash the dishes… but there is one thing that you are probably forgetting: your ducts! Yes, that’s right — your ducts need to be regularly cleaned, too. But of course, this is a job best left to the professionals!

You see, professional duct cleaning services are beneficial for a number of reasons, and below, we have listed some of these benefits for you. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more. (And remember, don’t forget to schedule your services when you’re done reading this blog!)

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Damaged Ducts? Big Trouble

Monday, June 26th, 2017

duct-interiorDo you use a central air conditioner or a heat pump in order to cool your home throughout the summer season? If so, then you are also using ductwork in order to distribute that cool, comfy air throughout your home. If that ductwork is in poor condition, then you are going to run into a number of very serious issues in your home. Just because your air ducts are largely hidden from view does not mean that you can push your air ducts out of mind.

Your ductwork can be compromised in a number of ways, from damages sustained during remodeling to basic tears and even corrosion due to undiscovered leaks. Whatever the case may be, having these air ducts tested and sealed by a qualified professional is definitely in your best interest. When you schedule your duct sealing and testing services in Kingsburg, CA with our team, you can count on cooling your home with the great results that you deserve.

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Problems Caused by High Humidity

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

kids-with-dogWe all want to live comfortably, right? Much as you may love the heat of the summer season, there is no denying that sometimes the heat just gets to be too much, and it makes it impossible to live in that comfort that you desire. Of course, the heat of the air outside is not the only thing that you are going to have to contend with this summer season.

You will also have to deal with high humidity levels, and very high humidity can cause big problems for both your comfort and for your property in general. That is why you may need to use a whole-house dehumidifier in Fresno, CA.

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