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Indoor Air Quality Solutions: A Guide to Using Houseplants for Healthier Air
Improving Indoor Air Quality: The Best Houseplants and Their Alternatives Indoor air quality is a crucial aspect of a healthy home environment. While modern technology offers various solutions like UV lights, electrostatic air filters, and HEPA filters, nature provides its own remedies in the form of houseplants. This blog will explore the best plants for…
Read MoreHow Effective Are UV Lights at Improving Indoor Air Quality?
https://surfside.services/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HVAC-UVLights.mp4 Understanding UV Lights in Air Conditioning: Functionality, Effectiveness, Costs, Maintenance, and Comparisons In recent years, ultraviolet (UV) lights have become an increasingly popular addition to air conditioning systems. Promoted for their potential to improve indoor air quality by reducing microbial contaminants, UV lights offer a unique solution for maintaining a healthier environment. In this…
Read MoreA Guide to Electrostatic Air Filters: Do Electrostatic Air Filters Work?
https://surfside.services/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HVAC-Filter.mp4 The Comprehensive Guide to Electrostatic Air Filters in Homes Indoor air quality is a critical aspect of home health and comfort, influencing everything from respiratory health to general well-being. One effective tool in maintaining superior air quality is the electrostatic air filter. These filters are designed to remove airborne particles and allergens from the…
Read MoreShould You Turn Your AC Up When You Leave?
Is Turning My AC Up When I Leave the Right Thing to Do? As summer temperatures rise, so do our energy bills, prompting many homeowners to seek ways to cut costs without sacrificing comfort. One common strategy is adjusting the thermostat during the day. But is it really effective to turn your air conditioner up…
Read MoreWhat Air Conditioners Are Best In Coastal Climates?
Trane Air Conditioners: The Ultimate Choice for Coastal Climates When you live in a coastal climate, your home faces unique challenges that demand special attention, especially when it comes to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. Coastal regions are notorious for their high humidity, salty air, and corrosive conditions, which can be tough on home appliances,…
Read More5 Tips for How to Landscape Around Your AC Unit
Should You Landscape Around Your HVAC? Before getting into how to landscape around your AC unit, it’s important to understand the benefits of it. It’s more than just visually appealing with a number of advantages that can increase your system’s lifespan and performance. Once you’ve decided that cultivating the area around your outside AC is…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Landscaping Around Your Air Conditioner
Landscaping Around Your AC Isn’t Just for Looks If you’re thinking that landscaping around your HVAC unit is just for looks, you’re mistaken. While the benefits of landscaping around your air conditioner does include improving your yard’s visual appeal, this isn’t the only advantage to it. Proper landscaping can improve drainage and equipment efficiency leading…
Read MoreHow Humidity Affects Your Air Conditioner
Why Does Humidity Matter? Humidity is a measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air. It’s that sticky, heavy feeling in the air that can make a hot day stifling and difficult to breathe. Outside humidity isn’t something we can control, but inside of our homes it’s a condition we want to avoid.…
Read MoreTypes of Air Conditioners: Understanding How They Work
Understanding the Different Types of Air Conditioners and How They Work There are several different types of HVAC systems, and while they all have the ability to keep your home nice and comfy no matter what the outside temperature may be, each one achieves that goal in a different way. Understanding the differences helps you…
Read MoreDo Air Conditioners Bring in Fresh Air From Outside?
Understanding Where Your Air Comes From It is often asked, ‘do air conditioners bring in fresh air from outside?’ With more and more reports published every year about indoor air quality concerns and the associated health risks, it is understandable that consumers are trying to learn out exactly how their air conditioner works and where…
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