Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings: Is It Time for Testing?

July 23, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 6, 2020

There are many reasons business owners and employees might be concerned about indoor air quality in office buildings:

Stale and stuffy air
Too much humidity
Lingering odors
Mold starting to appear in damp spots
People suffering from health issues such as headaches, fatigue, nausea, respiratory issues, or skin problems while they are in the office
Concern about the spread of COVID-19, or talk about Sick Building Syndrome

Indoor air quality in office buildings affects everyone’s comfort and health. Business owners should also be concerned about the impact on productivity and their bottom line.

Why and How to Change an AC Filter

July 30, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 6, 2020

Why change your AC filter?

The air filter’s job is to keep dust and debris out of your HVAC equipment. You’d be amazed how much builds up on there in a very short time.

Recently, AC filters have gotten a lot of attention due to the pandemic. With the uncertainty about airborne transmission of the virus, some experts are recommending the use of higher-efficiency filters to trap virus particles.

If that’s why you’re looking to change your AC filter, read this first. And, learn about the most effective HVAC strategies for COVID from our helpful guide:

In this article, we’ll cover more reasons why air conditioner filter replacement is so important, and how to take care of it safely.

Humidity Control In Your Restaurant Kitchen

August 20, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 6, 2020

poor humidity control in restaurant kitchen

Poor humidity control is not just a comfort issue for restaurants

Too much humidity makes us unhappy for a whole host of reasons beyond comfort: sticking doors and musty smells to name a couple. If you’re running a restaurant, poor humidity control creates problems that can actually drive away customers and hurt your business.

Plus, if you’re concerned about the spread of COVID, humidity control should be part of your mitigation strategy.

HEPA AC Filter for COVID: Help or Hype?

August 27, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 6, 2020

Read this before buying a HEPA AC filter for your home or business

Chances are, you have been hearing a lot about HEPA AC filters and HVAC filters as a solution for preventing the transmission of COVID. The idea got a lot of media attention here in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about using HVAC HEPA filters in malls to prevent airborne spread of the disease.

Here’s what you probably don’t know: HEPA filters are not for everybody. There are significant downsides to using HEPA filters in your HVAC system.

Allergies and Duct Cleaning: What’s the Connection?

September 3, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 6, 2020

Could there be a connection between your sneezing and your HVAC ducts? Well, it wouldn’t be the first time that dirty ducts turn out to be the culprit behind air conditioning allergies. Let’s look at the possible connection between your allergies and duct cleaning.

Is AC Healthy? Air Conditioning Health Problems & Benefits

September 10, 2020 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: October 5, 2020

Cooling is obviously one of the greatest health benefits of air conditioning. But it does more than just keep you comfortable in the summer. AC can make conditions better for preventing heat related symptoms or for recovering from illness.

However, you may have heard some scary stories about air conditioning making people sick. Some are even concerned about air conditioners spreading COVID. Many people wonder, is AC healthy? Rest assured, the answer is yes, as long as you take proper care of your AC unit. Air conditioning health problems can be prevented with regular maintenance and cleaning.

Indoor Air Quality

Why change your AC filter?

Poor humidity control is not just a comfort issue for restaurants

Read this before buying a HEPA AC filter for your home or business

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