Indoor Air Quality Articles
Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.
Cold winter weather is the perfect excuse to seal your home tight, dial up the thermostat, and burrow under a thermal blanket. You will undoubtedly stay warm if you take those steps, but you might also trap pollutants, allergens, and airborne particles in your Coloma home.
Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home!
If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”
The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.
If you don’t have a humidifier in your Coloma 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 Michigan home.
Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Coloma home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Lawrence home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.
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 Coloma?
Our professionals at Field Plumbing & Heating want to share with you some tips on controlling humidity and, furthermore, humidity control consequences in your Lawrence home.
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
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.
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Michigan, creating some significant health problems. At Field Plumbing & Heating, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
Get ready for cooler weather here in Lawrence—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.
Dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. At Field Plumbing & Heating, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home.