Indoor Air Quality Articles

Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

November 20, 2020
Cleaning Bathroom Fan Vent Cover with Sponge, why air duct cleaning is important

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

September 10, 2020
air filter, 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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The Air Scrubber From Aerus.

May 22, 2020
The air scrubber plus.

The Air Scrubber Plus purifies the air and reduces particles that can irritate allergies and asthma

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

April 9, 2020
Portrait of a happy mother and son at home petting their dog and smiling – lifestyle concepts

Since most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, this can be a significant problem if the air inside your North Carolina home is two to five times more polluted than outside air, which is common. Our Albritton Heating and Air 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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The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

February 14, 2020
Yellow glove washing a blue wall.

Changing your filters once every three to six months can improve your home’s atmosphere and save you money.

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Leaky Ducts and You

January 11, 2020
Leaky Ducts

Poorly maintained and leaky ductwork can cause many problems. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your household.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 21, 2019
Humidifier spreading steam into the living room. Do I need a humidifier in the fall?

In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels. No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm…

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Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

October 7, 2019
A fall scene of trees with leaves changing colors, seen from a train. Fall indoor air quality.

With fall now upon us in Wrightsville Beach, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home. At Albritton Heating & Air, we know in cooler weather people tend to…

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

September 16, 2019
Woman sneezing nose with tissue. What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Leland home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Albritton…

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

June 24, 2019
Dad and toddler play on the floor with toys in a clean home.

When we think of pollution, or Air Quality, we usually think of the outdoor air, right? But what about indoor air?

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