Indoor Air Quality Articles
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Minnesota, creating some significant health problems. At Artic Mechanical, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to paint the landscape, and the crisp air signals the impending arrival of winter, homeowners in Minnesota start to prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Among the various preparations, one crucial task stands out: the fall furnace tune-up. Often overlooked, this essential maintenance step can save…
Most homes in Minnesota and across the country are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.
Our professionals at Arctic Mechanical want to provide you with the information to create a healthy, comfortable environment for you and your family. Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.
We often hear from Minnesota customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Spring Lake Park home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.
Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.
Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Blaine home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!
If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.
Diagnosing and correcting your leaky ducts is a simple process that will greatly improve the comfort and health of your home.
Changing your air filter in your home usually needs to be done a few times a year, which helps your health and comfort.
Most people will have no symptoms at 1 to 70 parts per million (ppm). If you have someone in your house who is more susceptible, such as someone very young or old, you may see symptoms at any level.
It’s rampant everywhere around the country and has become the subject of a lighthearted, frequently repeated myth at both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials at these agencies understand farming does not occur without creating dust. So the EPA and USDA “have never proposed tightening rules on farm dust. And they have told Congress and the American people that they won’t propose stricter standards.”
Winter is around the corner and with it comes dry air. If you struggle with this in your home, you may benefit from a humidifier.
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.
With fall now upon us in Coon Rapids, 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 Arctic Mechanical, we know in cooler weather people tend to spend more…
Schedule annual maintenance inspections for your appliances. Professionals check for any punctures, blockages, sediment, or disconnected lines