Air Quality Articles
Is your home ready for the next summer heat wave? With extended heat waves in the weather forecast across the greater region and other parts of the country, maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial. Here’s a guide to the best IAQ products for keeping your home comfortable during an extended heat dome.…
More and more organizations are beginning to understand that a building’s true value lies in how effectively it supports the people inside. It’s about creating a space that truly enhances the well-being and productivity of everyone who enters. Commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) is now at the heart of this change…
If you or someone in your home lives with asthma, you already know that itchy eyes, wheezing, or coughing can come out of nowhere. Often, the trigger isn’t outdoor air—it’s what’s floating around inside your house. Dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, pollen, bacteria, and even viruses can circulate through your HVAC system, aggravating asthma…
Spring is a time of renewal, but for millions of homeowners, it’s also the season of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Trees and grass are prominent springtime culprits, letting pollen loose into the air and on surfaces—and if we’re not careful—into our homes. We track it indoors, let it in through open windows…
Have you ever walked across your carpet in winter, reached for a doorknob, and—zap!—felt a little shock that snaps you back to reality? Or maybe your hair refuses to stay smooth, clinging to everything like it’s charged with electricity. Static electricity is one of those annoying winter side effects that seems almost unavoidable once the…
We often hear from Texas customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Aledo we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas virtually impossible to detect…
What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Granbury?
If you have air conditioning in your Granbury home, more than likely you also have a thermostat that help control the temperature in your home. There are many things that can go wrong with your HVAC system over the years. Right now we are going to look at a few ways to troubleshoot your thermostat…
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these,…
Learn about the importance of indoor air quality, the problems poor indoor air quality can cause or make worse, and how to improve air quality in your home.