Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Warnings That You May Have Damaged Ducts

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Your home’s HVAC system plays a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable indoor environment year-round. Central to this system are the ducts, which distribute heated or cooled air throughout your home. However, even the most well-maintained HVAC systems can encounter issues with their ductwork over time. As your trusted local HVAC contractor, Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning is here to help you recognize the warning signs of damaged ducts so you can address them promptly and ensure the efficient operation of your HVAC system. We offer duct repair and duct replacement in Walnut Creek.

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Portable Air Purifiers vs. Whole-Home Air Purifiers

Monday, January 15th, 2024

In today’s world, the quality of the air we breathe is more crucial than ever. With increasing pollution levels and the ever-present threat of allergens and airborne viruses, many homeowners are seeking ways to improve indoor air quality.

Two popular options for achieving this are portable air purifiers and whole-home air purifiers. We’ll explore the differences between these two solutions and why whole-home air purifiers are often the superior choice.

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Get a Jump on Allergy Season With a Whole House Air Purifier

Monday, March 27th, 2023

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Spring is here and if you suffer from allergies, you know what that means: it’s time to break out the antihistamines, eye drops, nose sprays, and Kleenex. If you’ve had to put up with allergy symptoms for a while, you’ve undoubtedly done all your research and have figured out what works best to alleviate your symptoms. But have you ever considered how much the air in your home contributes to your allergy symptoms?

It’s time to take a serious look at your indoor air quality (IAQ) to see if it’s contributing to your allergies. Read on to learn how poor IAQ exacerbates allergies and how a system like a whole house air purifier can help.

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The Difference Between an Air Filter and Air Filtration System

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Given their names, it’s likely that many people believe that an air filter is the same thing as an air filtration system, but this isn’t the case. An air filtration system is comprehensive, and includes air filters.

Most of the time, when you hear the term air filter in a discussion about HVAC systems, what you’re hearing about is the air filter that comes standard with your heating and/or cooling systems. This air filter is not designed to protect your indoor air quality, but rather it is in place to protect the interior components of the HVAC system itself from dust, dirt, and other debris that can get inside and damage its sensitive components.

An air filtration system is a whole-home indoor air quality product that makes your air healthier and cleaner to breathe. Read on to learn more!

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Try These Methods to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, July 4th, 2022

Most homeowners in our area don’t realize that their indoor air quality can actually be worse than the quality of the air outside. At least, this is the case without the right indoor air quality products and services in place. You see, modern homes are built very “tightly,” disallowing any air to escape in or out through drafty windows and doors. This is great news for your HVAC efficiency, but not so awesome for air quality.

The problem is, if contaminants, allergens, or even excess humidity make their way in through an open door or even though your ductwork, it all gets trapped in your living space, with no way out. But there are indoor air quality solutions that can resolve this! Read on to learn about a few of them.

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Signs Your Household Health Could Be Suffering

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

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Spring has been progressing right along, and if you’re like a good number of people throughout Concord and the surrounding area, that means allergy season is progressing right along too! This might mean you’re outdoors sneezing, or trying to relieve your scratchy eyes, or wondering if that dry and itchy throat is anything more than allergies.

Fortunately, you can look forward to getting home, swinging open the front door, and finding relief. But what if your indoor space doesn’t bring that relief?

Homeowners often don’t realize this, but their indoor air quality could actually be in worse shape than the quality of that outside. And for this problem, you may need to have a whole-home air purifier professionally installed. Read on to learn more!

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It’s Time to Breathe Easier At Home… Here’s How!

Monday, April 11th, 2022

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The last couple of years have left many homeowners increasingly aware of their health, particularly when spending time indoors. The truth is too, long before that time indoor air quality actually suffered in many homes–in fact the indoor air quality of a home can be worse than the air quality outdoors, without the right products and services in place.

One of these products is an air purifier. Depending on the type of air purifier, this system can help eliminate particular contaminants from the air, to help ensure that your household stays as healthy as possible. Read on to learn more about the different types of air purifiers we install and service!

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Have You Gotten a Whole-House Air Purifier Installed Yet?

Monday, September 13th, 2021

When it comes to having a home comfort system installed in your home, naturally your budget is likely the first thing you think about. Not every homeowner is going to prioritize a whole-home indoor air quality product.

But if you have the option to, you really could benefit from such an installation! Especially in the case of air purifiers.

Sure, portable air purifiers can help a bit, but they are not a comprehensive solution to the problem of contaminants in the air throughout your entire home. A portable system is good for a room or too, and even then some air purifiers really only help with nothing more than dust and pet hair. Whole-home air purification is the way to go if you also want to tackle other common allergens, and even viruses. Read on to learn more!

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Is an Air Purifier Enough for My Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

Monday, June 7th, 2021

People who are new to the field of indoor air quality may feel a bit bewildered about getting started with improving the IAQ of their home. We understand—this can be a complicated subject, and there are numerous residential air purifiers, cleaners, and filters available. Where do you start?

The best place is to start with experts! We have a team of NATE- and EPA-certified technicians on staff who can help you figure out the best approach to cleaning your air. Often, an air purifier in Lafayette, CA is a part of the solution to a home’s IAQ problems. But is it the only installation your house will need? Let’s look into that question more.

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What Type of Air Purifier Is Best for Your Home?

Monday, March 15th, 2021

You’ve probably heard a lot about air purifiers in this past year. With the Coronavirus, it’s become a bit of a buzzword. Air purifiers are highly effective at eliminating viruses, and while none can completely eliminate the risk of virus transmission, there have been laboratory tests done showing that some air purifiers, such as UV air purifiers, can significantly reduce the risk of COVID transmission.

And air purifiers are not just to protect against virus transmission. They also reduce allergens, which is great news for anyone in your household who suffers from allergies or asthma.

There are a variety of factors that can impact your indoor air quality, and there are also a variety of air purification options to help resolve IAQ problems. Which one is best? Well, there are a lot to sift through! There are different types of air purifiers out there, like the UV air purifier we mentioned above, or electronic and ionic air purifiers. Which is best for your home? Read on for help determining this!

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