Indoor Air Quality

Spring is coming faster than you may think here in Round Rock, TX, and that means that allergy season is almost on top of us again. If you have sensitive family members who suffer from allergies or similar conditions, now is the time to make your home a little cleaner and safer. Electronic air cleaners and…

Winter has come, and while we can handle the “cold” weather fairly well in Austin, TX, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time to improve your home’s energy efficiency. An energy-efficient home will help lower your bills during our sweltering summers as well as our mild winters, and over time could put a great…

A breach in your ducts can be caused by any number of things, from seals between two pieces becoming loose to damage caused by animals or other external issues. It may not sound like much, but in point of fact it can end up costing you a great deal. The good news is that there’s…

When winter comes to the Austin area, dry air usually comes with it. The moisture in the air coalesces as the temperature falls, a tendency that gets compounded by homes that are buttoned up tight to keep in the heat. Whenever the air gets too dry, significant problems follow in their wake, and those problems…

Fall has arrived here in Austin TX, and winter won’t be far behind. Now is the time to take a long hard look at your home’s energy efficiency. You can make upgrades and improvements to your home this season that can improve its overall efficiency a great deal. Over time, the saved costs in monthly heating…

UV air purifiers sound like something out of a science-fiction movie: using invisible light to kill germs as they attempt to invade your home. That’s no small consideration in Austin, TX, where high humidity levels create a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. UV air purifiers help improve your indoor air quality, as well as…

Indoor air quality is a serious concern, and while your heater or air conditioner can set your household temperature exactly the way you’d like it, the presence of dust and other contaminants can still make your home a less-than-pleasant place to be. Here in Austin, TX, you can adopt numerous means to combat low indoor air…

Austin, TX is a very humid city. In fact, our humidity is probably a greater problem during the summer than the high temperatures. Your air conditioning system can deal with the humidity to a certain extent, but to really address the problem, you should install a dehumidifier in your home: lowering the humidity to acceptable levels and…

What would you say if I told you that right now, as you read this, you’re inhaling millions of microscopic airborne pollutants? If you’re reading this from home, that’s probably the case. The air inside the average home is absolutely full of contaminants, from dust and dander to viruses and bacteria. Several of them are…

You have an air conditioning system to keep you cool during the summer months. You also have a heater to keep your home warm and cozy when the temperature drops. You may even have an air filtration system in order to keep the pollutants that infiltrate your home under control. What about the humidity within…