D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Air Filter or Air Purifier: What’s the Difference?

Monday, May 6th, 2024

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Your indoor air quality might be affecting you more than you realize. According to the EPA, Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors, on average. And indoor air is far more contaminated than the fresh air you might breathe if you were outdoors. Everything from chemicals off-gassed by your carpets and furniture to pet dander and mold spores lingers in your home’s air.

With better indoor air quality, you could experience some major health benefits, like fewer asthma attacks and allergy symptoms, better sleep, more energy, fewer headaches, and more. And your home will be cleaner from dust and mold, and even smell fresher.

To improve that indoor air quality, you should consider getting an air filter or air purifier. What’s the difference? We’ll explain.

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What Types of Pollutants Does a UV Air Purifier Eliminate?

Monday, August 14th, 2023

We often hear warnings about the air quality outdoors, especially when the smoke from distant wildfires drifts all across the country. But you may not have known that indoor air generally contains much higher levels of contaminants than outdoor air. And with Americans typically spending more than 90% of our time indoors, those contaminants have a lot of opportunity to affect us. If you’re hoping to improve the quality of the air you breathe, you’ll be interested in UV air purifiers. But what contaminants do they address, and how? 

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Indoor Air FAQ: Harmful or Just Uncomfortable?

Monday, July 5th, 2021

Do you know whether the indoor air quality in your home is safe for you? Many people are aware of all the pollutants in the air outside and how harmful they can be to your health. You might be surprised to learn that indoor pollutant levels can be significantly higher than you might think.

With people spending most of their time indoors, there is a greater chance for people with respiratory conditions to develop health problems due to poor indoor air quality. We will discuss some of the common air quality problems you should know about to understand whether your indoor air is potentially dangerous.

Getting a better understanding of your home’s indoor air quality can help you understand the importance of getting professionals to install an air purifier in Boerne, TX.

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Test Your Air Quality Today

Monday, March 16th, 2020

Air quality is of vital importance these days, and it’s going to only get more important as time goes on. Having great indoor air quality in your home doesn’t just start and end with one single air filter in your heater or a portable humidifier, there are tried and tested industry solutions that are available to you right now. The problem is that when it comes to HVAC services in Boerne, TX homeowners tend to just stop at the “H” or “AC” part of the equation while leaving out the “V.”

Today we’re going to simply talk about whether or not you could use an indoor air quality improvement, via either an air purifier, filtration system, or humidity system that will overall increase your comfort and help you lead a healthier life. Let’s take a look at what IAQ can do for you!

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Beware of These Air Quality Issues Inside Your Home!

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

relaxing-on-couchWhen you think of the summer in Texas, you think of heat. That makes sense—it’s hot out there! So, most homeowners place a major focus on keeping their homes cool and comfortable during the summer season. This is, of course, very important. If you think that this is all it takes to live comfortably in your home throughout the summer season, however, think again. Indoor air quality is also very important, and it is a year-round concern.

The good news is that we don’t just excel in all services related to air conditioning in Bandera, TX, but in those designed to boost indoor air quality in your home, as well. A lot of people mistakenly believe that the air quality in their homes is inherently better than that outside—and a big mistake this is. In fact, the air quality in your home is not only possibly, but likely, worse than that outside. So read on, and be sure to contact a member of our team if you are concerned about your indoor air quality.

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Beware of These Air Quality Issues Inside Your Home!

Monday, June 11th, 2018

mold-sporesWhen it comes to air quality, most people in the Texas Hill Country keep a close eye on exterior mold, pollen, cedar, and ragweed levels. Indoor air quality (IAQ), however, is an even more pressing issue as pollutant levels can be up to 100 times higher in your home. Most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, and that percentage is even greater for people with allergies or other respiratory conditions. Given that, these are the most important air quality issues you need to be aware of.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Monday, August 7th, 2017

heat-pump-air-conditionerTexas summers are blazing hot, but our winters are usually very mild. Accordingly, homeowners in the area tend to focus far more on their air conditioners than their heating systems. It also explains why heat pumps are so popular in our part of the world: devices that use the principles of air conditioning to both heat and cool your home. If you think a heat pump might be a good addition for your home, or if you have an existing heat pump that needs repairs, you might be curious as to how it works and why it makes such a good option for this part of the world.

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Problems with Your Ducts Can Be Serious

Monday, July 10th, 2017

The ducts in your central heating and air conditioning system serve to move conditioned air (cool in the summer and warm in the winter) from the main unit to the various corners of your home. Most of the time, those ducts do their job without complaint. In some cases, however, problems can occur. When they do, they can be a serious issue, and while it might not sound like much, it can develop into a very expensive repair call.

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Use a UV Air Purifier to Keep Your Home Healthy

Monday, February 20th, 2017

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Winter means cold season, and that means a prevalence of illnesses to bedevil your home and family. The reasons for this have less to do with the cold air itself than with a host of other issues that come with winter weather. The bad news is that you can’t get rid of those conditions in most cases. The good news is that there is a product for your home that can do wonders for battling colds and illnesses: a UV air purifier.

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Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers Both Serve Your Home Well

Monday, February 6th, 2017

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We tend to focus on temperature control for our homes here in Fredricksburg, TX, and for good reason: heaters are as vital in the winter as air conditioners in the summer. But that’s not the only aspect of home comfort you need to pay attention to. Humidity levels here in Texas — both high and low — can be brutal, and while you should be rightly focused on your HVAC system for keeping your home comfortable, you can take steps to address ambient moisture levels as well. Luckily, there’s a great way to go about it, with help from a lot HVAC service technician.

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