You don’t need to be a scientist to rightfully assume that certain indoor toxins-acetone, chloroform, methylene, xylene-are unhealthy to breathe. While many people turn to plug-in purifiers to counteract these toxins, don’t overlook the restorative power of plants as air purifiers. Certain houseplants absorb pollutants and harmful gases from the air, thereby cleaning the air …
by Ross and Witmer When you turn on your air conditioner, you expect cool air to flow from the supply registers in your floors, walls or ceilings. If your cooling system’s ductwork is leaking or damaged, however, the amount of cooling that reaches your indoor spaces will be severely limited. Duct sealing stops air and energy leaks from the …
by Ross and Witmer For the utmost in home comfort in the Charlotte area during our hot summers, a whole-house dehumidifier working together with your air conditioner is ideal. When going outdoors in our area, we just have to put up with humid weather. Inside the home, however, residents should do their best to control humidity. A balanced indoor …
by Ross and Witmer The Carrier name is synonymous with top-of-the-line quality and dependability. If you are looking for a quality air purifier that works with your forced-air heating or cooling system, these top Carrier air purifiers offer flexible installation in a variety of models. Infinity Series Air Purifier The Infinity Air Purifier is the top Carrier air purifier …
by Ross and Witmer Air quality is something that is important to everybody. We all need to breathe air constantly to live, but not all air is equal. There are are certain factors that affect the quality of the air, and if the air quality is poor, health issues and discomfort can arise. Whether at home or at work, …
by Ross and Witmer Recent studies show poor indoor air quality is becoming an increasingly greater health risk in America. Pollutants like chemicals, smoke, carbon monoxide, pet dander, dust particles and even radon are making themselves welcome in our homes, irritating allergies, causing respiratory infections, asthma and even cancer in some cases. Here are some tips on how to …
by Ross and Witmer Your A/C ducts do the hard work of delivering cooled and heated air to the various rooms in your home day in an day out. Most of the time, you probably don’t give those A/C ducts much thought. But if anyone in your home has developed a respiratory issue, you might be wondering what’s inside …
by Ross and Witmer No matter what time of year, whether fall, winter, spring or summer, allergens populate the air and create misery for untold numbers of people who battle the spring blooms, the fall foliage and the real live Christmas tree magic with stuffy heads and blocked nasal passages. In an effort to thwart allergens (and curb attacks …
by Ross and Witmer Ever heard someone say, “It’s a dry heat” when talking about the scorching temperatures in Arizona? Or hear your fellow Southern neighbors complain about the “sickening humidity” that hangs around from about April until September this side of the Mason-Dixon Line? Humidity is definitely a popular weather topic, although Arizona residents will say 110 degrees …
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