Tag Archives: indoor air quality

Air Cleaners: Giving Your Sacramento Home Healthier Air

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 15, 2013

The air in many large U.S. cities is getting cleaner, while the air inside most homes is more polluted than the air outside. You and your family members may be

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Duct Sealing: 5 Benefits for Your Sacramento Home

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 2, 2013

Ductwork in most homes is largely hidden. But out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of mind. Leaky ductwork can cause multiple problems in your Sacramento area home.

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DIY vs. Professional Heat Pump Maintenance: What to Tackle and What to Leave to the Experts

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 30, 2013

Summer’s right around the corner, and you should be thinking about scheduling your heat pump maintenance if you haven’t already. If you both cool and heat your Sacramento area home

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Time for Spring Cleaning – 7 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 16, 2013

Warm weather is finally here, but those who suffer from spring allergies may not be as excited about spring as the rest of us. The air in the typical home

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Resolving 3 Common Duct System Issues

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 19, 2013

Duct systems play a big role in the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment. Any slight problem can result in uncomfortable temperatures in your house. Dirty or poorly designed

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Keep an Eye on Your Home’s Indoor Air

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 8, 2013

What you can’t see can hurt you — this is a given when it comes to home safety. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly contaminant that you can’t see —

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Duct System Layout That Maximizes Heating And Cooling Efficiency

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 19, 2013

Your duct system layout can mean the difference between comfortable indoor temperatures along with modest utility payments, and air-pressure problems, moisture accumulation and varying micro-climates from room to room.

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Sealing Home Ductwork? OK, So What Products Are You Using?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 30, 2013

You’re planning on sealing home ductwork? You might assume that the product to use is duct tape. Ironically, standard duct tape is the last thing you should use for this

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Home Duct Cleaning: A Job Too Important For Just Any HVAC Contractor

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 18, 2013

Home duct cleaning isn’t the most scintillating topic for a conversation, but it’s likely that a friend or two may have mentioned having it done. Maybe you’ve wondered whether you

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The Dirty Air In Your Garage: Is It Getting Into Your Home?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 16, 2013

If you have an attached garage, especially one that’s not properly ventilated, the dirty air in it could be getting into your home.

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