Indoor Air Quality Articles

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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