So you’re considering having your air ducts cleaned but want to feel secure that your money is being spent wisely. Air duct cleaning can offer several benefits, including: Removing excess…
When it comes to HVAC systems, homeowners often encounter various issues that affect the performance, efficiency, and air quality of their heating and cooling systems. One prevalent misconception is that…
Air duct cleaning is an essential aspect of maintaining good indoor air quality. However, many home and business owners are hesitant to have their air ducts cleaned because they…
Indoor air quality is essential for a healthy and comfortable living environment, and air ducts play a crucial role in circulating the air. However, many people overlook the importance of…
Who can clean air ducts in the state of Texas? In the state of Texas, an air conditioning license is required to properly and thoroughly clean the entire air conditioning…
What is Dust? Dust is a ubiquitous and often overlooked part of our environment. Though we use the term loosely, dust is not a single thing but rather a complex…
Customer, employee or tenant complaints are the number one reason that we get called for commercial air duct cleaning. This means making your voice heard, while not always the easiest,…
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest events of its kind in the world, drawing over 2 million visitors and hosting thousands of animals each year….
If you’re concerned about how to improve indoor air quality, it’s likely that you’ve run across the idea that houseplants can help purify the air inside your home or office….
To Clean or To Replace: The Flex Duct Conundrum Can your client’s flex duct be cleaned? The contractors and engineers that we work with often assume that if there’s flex…
How do you know if your office or building need air duct cleaning this summer? In this series of three monthly posts, we’re telling you about the top three signs…
What is “Dirty Sock Syndrome?” I get calls on a regular basis either asking about “dirty sock syndrome” or describing their problem as “dirty sock syndrome”. In reality, in the…
In a previous article we discussed the difference between sick building syndrome (SBS) and building related illness (BRI). The first of these is a situation in which building occupants experience…
It seems like everyone has a cell phone these days. While the trends lean towards more texting and other forms of non verbal communication, the fact that more and more…
In the last few years much emphasis has been placed on eco-friendly design in our homes. About 100 years ago home owners and city planners similarly found themselves in a…
Very few people want to spend time in hospitals. Sure, there are the doctors, nurses, and surgeons whose livelihood depends on it, but they’re getting paid to be there unlike…
IAQ after IKE Questions have arisen since Ike about what to do with wet AHU insulation, wet ductwork insulation, and/or ductwork exposed to flood water or water from damaged roofs….
Most of us do not allow smoking in our place of business or home and I think NONE of us would allow anyone to light a quart of motor oil…
ODORS – Find and Eliminate the Source Odors are a topic that comes up in many of the articles I write about Indoor Air Quality. We have discussed car exhaust…
Know your Building Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Baseline Most building managers have a through understanding of how the HVAC system and its limitations work to achieve occupant comfort. Several comfort…
