The air circulating through your home passes through your HVAC system dozens of times each day. Every time it does, whatever is in that air, dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other contaminants, has the opportunity to either get…
Each spring, allergy season arrives with a surge of pollen, dust, mold spores, and airborne irritants. While many people focus on outdoor exposure, the reality is that indoor air can be just as problematic. Homes trap contaminants, circulate allergens through…
Most homeowners do not think much about the humidity inside their home until something goes wrong. A musty smell in the basement, condensation forming on windows, or a mold spot appearing near a vent are all signs that moisture has…
The air ducts running through your home are easy to ignore. Hidden above ceilings and behind walls, they quietly circulate heated and cooled air to every room without drawing much attention until something goes wrong. But ducts accumulate dust, debris,…
Most homeowners think about heating and cooling when they evaluate their HVAC system, but the quality of the air circulating through the home is just as consequential for health and comfort as the temperature of that air. Every time your…
Most homeowners treat indoor air quality as a seasonal concern, addressing it during allergy season or when someone gets sick. In reality, it is a constant condition that affects every person in the home every hour of the day, regardless…
A Guide to Indoor Air Quality The Inside Story CPSC Document #450 A Joint Publication of theConsumer Product Safety CommissionEnvironmental Protection Agency DISCLAIMER Information provided in this booklet is based on current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented…
