Indoor Air Quality Articles

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 Harker Heights?

If you don’t have a humidifier in your Belton home, then you may not be aware of just how useful these devices can truly be. Humidifiers are particularly handy in the winter but can be helpful during any season because they offer a significant number of benefits, including providing better indoor air quality (IAQ) for your TX home.

Our AirHeads HVAC team wants to help you understand humidity levels and how to control them for improved comfort and better overall health.

A tightly sealed home prevents conditioned air from escaping, allowing your home to maintain a consistent temperature for longer periods. That means your air conditioner (AC), furnace, or heat pump can run less to keep you comfortable.

At AirHeads HVAC, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

To promote safety and well-being for our community in Belton, here’s what you should know about this harmful airborne pollutant.

There are many advantages to adding a whole-house humidifier to your Texas home. Adding a humidifier can increase the comfort level in your home and lower your annual energy expenses. Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems.

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

You may think about your filter only when the seasons change, but filters need more attention than that all year long.

Adding an ultraviolet lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your home creates a healthier environment for you and your loved ones.

To diagnose and correct your leaky duct problem is a simple process that will greatly improve the comfort and health of your home.

A zone control system only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your home needs at the time.

Dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. If you notice abnormal dust levels in your home, follow these tips.

Having your air ducts professionally cleaned can give you cleaner air to breathe and help your HVAC system work more efficiently.

Do you why a home dehumidifier is important? Our team wants to share info on dehumidifiers and their role in your home’s health.

Looking to improve your home’s indoor air quality? Our team wants to help make your home healthier and comfortable with these tips.

Do you know the impact that clogged air filters have on your household? Our team wants to help improve your home’s indoor air quality.

We know how serious carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is. Our Airheads HVAC professionals provide maintenance and service on all possible carbon-monoxide-producing appliances, as well as carbon monoxide detectors for your Copperas Cove home and office.   What Is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, and tasteless gas. It’s formed by the incomplete combustion…

Winter is here and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Copperas Cove home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.  Our professionals at Airheads HVAC are here to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and the…

Allergens are all around us and in the spring as the trees pollinate. We often consider remaining indoors to avoid the cause, but in some cases this is like getting out of the frying pan into the fire. Your indoor air can be even more polluted with allergens than the air outside.

Cleaning your ducts, along with other maintenance cleaning, can improve your home’s energy efficiency and give your HVAC system longer life. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) you should consider having your ducts cleaned for certain reasons.

Have you ever had a damaged straw with a hole or two in it, and you tried to drink from it unaware of its defects? Not much of your drink actually made it to your mouth, as it leaked from the straw. This concept is the same for leaky air ducts in your home. If…

People spend 90% of their time indoors and indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has indoor air quality ranked as one of the top 5 environmental dangers. It is linked to severe asthma and allergy development in children and to heart problems and…