Indoor Air Quality Articles

Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

March 15, 2024
Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important? Glass door with condensation and a tree, high humidity.

Our professionals at Charlotte Heating & Air 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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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

February 15, 2024
Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important. Professional Air Duct Cleaning.

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

September 19, 2023
What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Huntersville home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have To Do With Allergies?

July 28, 2023
Sick little schoolgirl coughs and blows nose wiping with white paper napkin.

Our team at Charlotte Heating & Air wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

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What Do Air Purifiers and Air Filters Do?

April 28, 2023
Image of inside of home. What Do Air Purifiers and Air Filters Do?

Air filters and air purifiers can reduce the presence of harmful airborne particles, improving indoor air quality (IAQ).

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What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy?

February 28, 2023
What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy? Image shows woman sitting on a grey couch and looking relaxed.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019—also known as COVID-19—can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus.

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Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

January 27, 2023
Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy? Image of dirty air filter.

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 14, 2022
The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality. Image of woman inside looking out window while wearing a hat and scarf and holding a coffee.

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 NC, creating some significant health problems. At Charlotte Heating & Air, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor…

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How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

November 14, 2022
A silver humidifer. How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy.

Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

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How UV Lights Benefit Your HVAC system

October 28, 2022
A close of LED lights. How UV Lights Benefit Your HVAC system.

Adding an UV lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your home or business creates a healthier environment for you and your loved ones.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

September 28, 2022
woman smiling in fall with coffee

Get ready for cooler weather here in Charlotte—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

July 20, 2022
wiping condensation from the windowsill

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your North Carolina home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

April 20, 2022
Why is IAQ Important?

Our Charlotte Heating & Air team wants to help you understand the risks of indoor air pollution as well as steps you can take to reduce it. 

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