Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Articles

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

August 16, 2024
Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep. A woman sleeping soundly.

Let our qualified technicians at AccuAir Heating and Cooling Inc. inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up. You will notice the enhanced comfort and improved bedtime atmosphere in your Bend home.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

February 10, 2023
Image of a humidifier. Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

Winter is here and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Redmond home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.

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Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

July 19, 2022
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When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

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Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

March 8, 2022
Home Humidifier

Although most Redmond homeowners understand the importance of having a working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to provide heating and cooling throughout the year, some people don’t realize the equally important factor of controlling a home’s humidity levels as well. Our professionals at AccuAir Heating and Cooling 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.

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Ductless ACs Improve Indoor Air Quality and Control Humidity

September 28, 2021
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Your home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

July 12, 2021
5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Oregon home. At AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

March 23, 2021

At AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we always look for ways to improve the comfort, health, and safety of homes and businesses in Bend and surrounding areas. Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a significant purchase—a big part of our job is to help ensure you get the maximum value from this investment.

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

February 24, 2021

If your Sisters home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at AccuAir Heating and Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

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What Are Air Scrubbers?

January 25, 2021
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At AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we strive to provide you with the right information to get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. We believe a comfortable home is a happy home.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

December 28, 2020
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Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 23, 2020
Girl in a white hat and blue vet standing with a mug of tea looking out her window

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 OR, creating some significant health problems. At AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality

October 23, 2020
Forest Fire

As wildfires continue to spread across the country, this is an appropriate time to think about improving the indoor air quality of your home.

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What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality?

September 17, 2020
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In modern society, average adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. That puts the importance of good indoor air quality at a whole new level. Our AccuAir Heating and…

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

July 24, 2020
Dust on Fingers

Want to eliminate dust in your household? Our team knows that dust can be an issue and an allergen. Here are a few tips to reduce dust.

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

May 27, 2020
Close up of air filter

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.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

March 21, 2020
Modern living room interior. Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

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. What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Redmond area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 21, 2019
Humidifier spreading steam into the living room. Do I need a humidifier in the fall?

In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels. No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm…

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Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

October 4, 2019
A fall scene seen from a train. Fall indoor air quality.

With fall now upon us in Sunriver, 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 AccuAir Heating and Air Cooling, we know in cooler weather people tend to…

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Four Ways to Change Your Home’s Air Quality for the Better

May 10, 2019
Woman opening the window in her beautiful home in Bend

If your basement often gets damp, our AccuAir Heating and Cooling professionals recommend purchasing a dehumidifier. For more indoor air quality recommendations, call us at 541-504-8400.

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Winter Indoor Air Quality

February 28, 2019
Subject: A potted herb garden by the kitchen window.

At AccuAir Heating and Cooling we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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