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Indoor Air Quality Solutions for NYC High Rise Apartments

by Michael C. Rosone |

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If you live in a NYC high rise, you’re smart to consider indoor air quality solutions for your home. We know outdoor air in NYC isn’t the greatest. But last summer we experienced extreme conditions: wildfire smoke made the skies turn orange and cast a pall over the city. People living in high rises couldn’t even see out the windows. How much of that pollution made its way indoors?

As it turns out, too much. In the days following the worst outdoor air, NYC indoor air quality readings were 15 times higher than what’s considered safe. 

There’s every chance it could happen again this spring or summer when wildfires take hold again. Here’s how to get prepared.

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What is a Mini Split Heat Pump?

by Michael C. Rosone |

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If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system, you may be running into new types of equipment you haven’t heard of before. For example, what is a mini split heat pump?

Keep reading to learn what it does, the advantages of a mini split heat pump, and when it might be the best option for your residence or commercial space. And how you can save up to $2000!

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AC Smells Musty? Here’s what to do.

by Michael C. Rosone |

It won’t be long before you start up your air conditioner for the first time this spring (if you haven’t done so already). But what if your AC smells musty and unpleasant after sitting unused all winter? Air conditioner smells can happen for a number of reasons.

Let’s take a look at what can cause that musty smell coming from your AC vents (or the unit itself) and how to get rid of it. 

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Dry Air, Indoor Air Quality & Your Health

by Michael Rosone |

We tend to think about high humidity as a problem that impacts both our health and our comfort. However, dry air (caused by low indoor humidity) can cause just as much discomfort as humid air. In fact, recent research suggests that prolonged exposure to excessively dry air can even cause elevated stress levels.

Dry air may also compound the impacts of other indoor air quality problems. Some studies have shown that dry air increases the negative effects of high levels of particulate matter and VOCs. 

It’s worth paying attention to the relative humidity levels of the air you breathe, especially since most buildings are not monitored or controlled for humidity levels that are too low. There isn’t even consensus on what constitutes air that’s too dry, but many experts recommend optimal humidity levels between 35 and 60 percent.

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Humidity and Air Conditioning Problems (Bad Hair Days & More)

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Humidity and air conditioning problems cause more than bad hair days

July in New York City can feel like we’re living in the tropics. If your air conditioner is not doing a great job getting rid of the humidity, it can have all kinds of nasty consequences beyond uncooperative hair and sticky skin. Here’s how humidity can hurt you, and ways to banish humidity and air conditioning problems.

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