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Is AC Healthy? Air Conditioning Health Problems & Benefits

by Michael Rosone |

health benefits of air conditioning

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.

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Summer Humidity Is Scarier Than You Think

by Michael Rosone |

woman feeling effects of summer humidity

HVAC humidity control is critical in summer

This time of year, it feels like summer humidity is the enemy:

  • The minute you go outside, all your clothes are stuck to your body.
  • Summer humidity and hair just don’t get along.
  • In this weather, anything that gets wet stays that way.
  • Right after you get out of the shower, you feel like you need another one.
  • Crowded elevators and subways… well, you get the idea.

Plus, there are much scarier facts you should know about summer humidity and how it can affect your health. Luckily there are easy solutions for HVAC humidity control.

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How to Fix That Noisy Air Conditioner That’s Driving You Crazy

by Michael Rosone |

Employee frustrated by hvac noise from air conditioner

Do you remember the episode of Mad Men where Ginsberg is literally driven insane by the constant, brain-numbing racket of the computer? If you’re working in an office with a noisy air conditioner, you may be concerned that you, or someone sitting near you, is headed for a similar fate.

If you’ve been stuck working at home due to the pandemic, dealing with an HVAC noise problem can be even more frustrating. You probably don’t have an office maintenance guy to complain to, or anywhere to go to escape from the distracting racket coming from your air conditioner.

Before that noisy air conditioner leads to a meltdown, it’s time to take control of the situation and find out how to quiet your noisy air conditioner for good.

First things first: you need to get to the bottom of the source of the noisy air conditioner.

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Improve Air Conditioning: Avoid These 5 Ductwork Design Mistakes

by Michael Rosone |

HVAC technician implementing ductwork design plans

Renovating your commercial space and looking to improve your air conditioning in the process? When the work is done, do you want comfortable, consistent temperatures in your space? How about good air quality? Energy efficiency? If you do, then it pays to plan updates to your HVAC system and its ductwork design early in the renovation process to avoid mistakes.

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