Collier's Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

How Does Ductwork Contribute to a Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

Monday, August 19th, 2024
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Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for a healthy and comfortable home environment. While many factors contribute to IAQ, one often overlooked aspect is the ductwork in your HVAC system. At Collier’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand the crucial role that clean and efficient ductwork plays in ensuring the air you breathe is fresh and free from contaminants. In this blog, we’ll explore how ductwork impacts your home’s indoor air quality and the benefits of professional duct cleaning in Plymouth, IN.

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Leaky Ducts Could Be Making Your Home Dirtier

Monday, July 22nd, 2024
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If you’ve noticed more dust accumulating in your home, or if your allergies seem worse than usual, the problem might be hidden in your HVAC system. Leaky ducts could be responsible for making your home dirtier, affecting both the cleanliness of your living space and the quality of the air you breathe.

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Does HVAC Air Duct Cleaning Really Do Anything?

Monday, April 1st, 2024
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Indoor air quality is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. Many homeowners overlook the significance of their HVAC system’s air ducts when considering indoor air quality. 

However, the truth is that these ducts play a vital role in the circulation of air throughout the home, and HVAC air duct cleaning services in Warsaw, IN are essential for optimal performance of your HVAC system. In this article, we’ll delve into why this service should be done every 3-5 years.

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Air Purifiers and Air Cleaners: What’s the Difference?

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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In recent years, maintaining indoor air quality has become a top priority for many households and businesses. Two popular devices in this realm are air purifiers and air cleaners. Although they may sound similar, they serve distinct functions and have different benefits. Understanding the difference between air purifiers and air cleaners can help you make an informed decision about which device is best suited for your needs.

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Dry Air May Signify a Broken Humidifier

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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As the cold months approach, maintaining indoor air quality becomes essential for your comfort and health. A key player in this equation is your humidifier, a device that adds moisture to the air to prevent the discomforts associated with dry indoor conditions. 

However, if you notice dry air in your home, it could be a sign that your humidifier is not working correctly. Understanding the signs of a malfunctioning humidifier and knowing when to seek professional humidifier repair can save you from discomfort and potential health issues.

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Condo Comfort: 3 Big Tips

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Oftentimes there’s a major distinction between people who are renting a living space and those who own it. While there might be some overlap in terms of an HVAC installation or service, there’s a big difference financially. But there’s one category that we haven’t mentioned yet, that’s definitely worth mentioning, and that’s condo owners.

Condos are great living spaces for people who want to own their own home, but don’t like all the tasks and maintenance issues that come with a house on its own property. They usually have the same internal mechanisms of a house, but with a layout that’s more like a townhome, or shared property for parking, gardening, and other uses. This is easy for many people, and we totally understand why condos have gotten so popular in the past few years.

But if you’re going to invest in HVAC, you might want to be aware of how much space your ducts are taking up. Our team can provide air duct repair in Warsaw, IN, but fixing old air ducts is just one tip from a list of a few that we’ll mention below.

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Detecting a Problem With Humidity

Monday, May 15th, 2023
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Humidity plays a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. When humidity levels are too high or too low inside your house, it can lead to various issues, including health problems and structural damage to your home. 

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Fixing Your Ducts Goes a Long Way

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Your air ducts need to be addressed in order for you to get long-term home comfort. They’re a vital part of a centralized, forced-air heating or cooling system, and they’re going to be better off in professional hands.

We hear stories all the time of homeowners trying to clean or fix their ducts on their own, but that ends up leading to damage and hours of wasted time or money spent on equipment that just doesn’t work. Avoid this kind of worst-case scenario by calling a licensed professional to have your air ducts fixed.

How do you know if your air ducts need fixing? Well, that’s what we’re here for!

We’ll cover all of the signs that you might have ducts in disrepair, and we’ll talk about why duct repair in Columbia City, IN goes a long way towards improving your home comfort.

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3 Benefits to Air Duct Cleaning

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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Air ducts serve an important role in your home, meaning that dirty ducts can cause multiple problems. And, to make matters even more difficult, air ducts that are dirty are nearly impossible to clean without professional help.

They’re delicate systems which means they can be easily injured or ruined when conventional cleaning equipment is used to empty them of dust, debris, mold, critter nests, and more.

So, we arrive at a crossroads. Professional air duct cleaning in Warsaw, IN sounds like a great idea, but is it entirely worth it? Will you benefit from it, or is the stress of thinking about how dirty they are getting to you?

Let’s take things step by step. First, we’ll tell you about the three major benefits to air duct cleaning. Then we’ll leave the decision up to you. If you think that your ducts are in rough enough shape to require professional support, then our team can help you as soon as you’re ready.

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How a UV Light Purifier Works

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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With increasing awareness of airborne pathogens and pollutants, many people are turning to advanced technologies for cleaner air in their homes and workplaces. One such technology is the UV light purifier. Let’s discover how a UV light purifier works and why it might be the right choice for your home.

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