Indoor Air Quality Tips for Winter
The quality of the air in your home typically depends on humidity and the amount of suspended particulate matter such as dust, smoke, pollen, and volatile organic compounds present. Maintaining good air quality in your residence is critical since it contributes to both your comfort and your respiratory health. Having good indoor air quality means […]
How Candles Affect Indoor Air Quality
RiteWay Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing offers indoor air quality products and services for homeowners in Tucson and the surrounding areas. The first step is typically an in-home evaluation to measure indoor air quality and provide some guidance on steps to take to remove harmful airborne particles. Many homeowners are surprised when we recommend that they […]
What Are the Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants?
Air pollution brings to mind dark grey clouds of smoke billowing from industrial chimneys or exhaust from old cars in an outdoor setting. Though it may not be visible, our indoor air could have more pollutants than you can imagine. In some instances, indoor air contamination levels might even be five times higher than outdoor […]
How To Test Indoor Air Quality For Mold
Mold is a group of fungus that grows on damp areas with temperatures between 20°F and 100°, which is pretty much every damp surface in your home. The fungus can grow indoors or outdoors and is carried into your house when the floating spores land on clothes or are blown in by the wind. When […]
10 Tell-Tale Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Home’s Heating System
A heating system is one of the most important appliances in every home. You depend on it to warm your home and keep your entire family comfortable whenever the outdoor temperatures drop. When your heating unit isn’t running properly, it’ll not only affect your home’s comfort, but it’ll also increase your household spending. One of […]
The EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Guidelines
There was a time when the average homeowner believed that their home protected them from air pollution. Modern science has revealed that this is not the case. In fact, without some form of air purification, your home air is at best as polluted as the air outdoors. The unfortunate truth is that indoor air pollution […]
Five Best Houseplants for Improving Air Quality
When you decorate your interior areas with some houseplants, you aren’t just adding greenery to your home. These living organisms normally interact with your mind, body, and living space to boost the quality of life. According to recent research done by NASA, plants can effectively remove toxins from your indoor air. They can eliminate a […]
Poor Indoor Air Quality and The Health Hazards
There’s nothing quite like a breath of fresh air. When you’re outdoors, it’s easy to inhale deeply and get a feel of nature in its purest environment. When you’re indoors, a clean breath of fresh air isn’t always guaranteed. Many homes are susceptible to poor indoor air quality, especially if they are older. Air quality […]