Indoor Air Quality Articles

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

March 10, 2023
Old electric fan near the bed in the room.

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside your California home. How does it compare?

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How to Protect Your Indoor Air Quality During the Wildfire Season

July 12, 2022
Person holding tablet measuring the air quality levels

During the height of our wildfire season here in California, you can take steps to prepare for the safety and comfort of your loved ones. Start with your indoor air quality (IAQ). Smoke can cause health issues for people miles away from an actual wildfire, but fortunately, you can use your heating, ventilation, and air…

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

April 14, 2022
Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

Our Air Care Heating & Cooling team wants to help you understand the risks of indoor air pollution as well as steps you can take to reduce it. 

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Video – Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

February 23, 2022
Video - Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 10, 2021
red mug of hot drink, when behind a window is rain in autumn in San Jose, CA

Get ready for cooler weather here in San Jose—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.

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

August 3, 2021
fan on counter top

Our team at Air Care Heating & Cooling, along with many manufacturers of air filtration and air purification products, are working to provide tools to help you ensure clean indoor air for you and your family. Here are some details about currently available solutions.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

January 13, 2021
family looking out window in winter

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 California, creating some significant health problems. At Air Care Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

November 11, 2020
Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

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.

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Leaky Ducts and You

July 9, 2020
Circular metal air ventilator on white ceiling, Leaky Ducts & You | HVAC Service, Ductwork, Cooling | Saratoga, CA

Though it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your home.

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The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

June 12, 2020
Young man cleaning filters in the air-conditioning split device, young man cleaning filters in the air-conditioning split device, The Problem With Clogged Air Filters | Indoor Air Quality | Santa Clara, CA

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 21, 2020
Young attractive woman lying sick at home couch in cold and flu sneezing nose with tissue covering with blanket, What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies? | HVAC

If your home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Air Care Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

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What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality?

March 18, 2020
Woman in a fresh home researching using her computer, What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality? | Air Care, HVAC, indoor air quality accessories

Our Air Care Heating and Cooling team wants to give you a comprehensive list of the different indoor air quality accessories available today. Investing in one or more of these technologies and tools will help you and your family breathe a little easier.

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