Air Quality Archives - Dunn Heating ClimateCare

5 Tips to Increase Ventilation in Your Home

Written by Dunn Heating | Date: 03-03-2022

Increased ventilation in your home can significantly disperse viral particles in the air, this standard best practice should be part of an overall plan to protect your family during the pandemic. Here are five (5) tips to help: 1. Open Up the House Weather-permitting, of course, but opening up windows and doors can increase the […]

Common Sources of Carbon Monoxide Leaks

Written by Dunn Heating | Date: 05-10-2021

Carbon monoxide leaks are potentially dangerous. While this gas is produced anytime something is burned, including for heat and energy, a build-up of it can be hazardous to your health. Building codes and safety authorities mandate carbon monoxide detectors for this reason. You should have at least one in your home. However, it can still […]

How to Maintain Your Humidifier & Protect It from Mold

Written by Dunn Heating | Date: 01-08-2021

How do you prevent mold in a humidifier? The answer is simple – regular, proper maintenance. A properly cleaned humidifier will not collect mold or other growths to disperse back into the air. Instead, it will simply provide the relieving humidity you’re looking for. Use these humidifier maintenance tips to make sure your humidifier is […]

What MERV Rating is a HEPA Filter?

Written by Dunn Heating | Date: 22-10-2020

There are many reasons to get a HEPA filter for your home. You’ll have better air quality and potentially even better health if you suffer from respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergies, and more. However, there is a lot of confusion out there about what a HEPA filter is, and what MERV the filter should be. We’ll explain the difference […]

These 5 chemicals could be in your household air

Written by Dunn Heating | Date: 18-09-2020

Our efficient, airtight homes have led to a slowing of the exchange of air from indoors to out, and because of this, the EPA estimates that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside. Here are the five most common indoor pollutants, and what you can do about them. Pesticides With […]

8 Ways a Humidifier Makes Winter Life Immediately Better

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Winter air is so, so dry, and a whole house humidifier is the best way to keep that dryness from ruining your winter cheer. Even humidity throughout the home is more important than many homeowners know. It’s not just a comfort thing. It’s a quality of life thing. Don’t believe us? Read on. Here are […]

Improve your quality of life by improving your home’s air quality

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6 Ways to Improve Your Quality of Life By Improving Your Indoor Air Quality Odds are pretty good you’re familiar with the concern over air pollution. However, did you know air pollution doesn’t just occur outside? Many people mistakenly think the air inside is automatically cleaner than the air outside. Here’s a bombshell. It’s not! […]