McDonald Home Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

How Air Purifiers Can Fight Sick Building Syndrome

Monday, February 27th, 2023

Have you ever heard of sick building syndrome? We’ll call it SBS from now on. It’s a syndrome where occupants of a building (houses, apartments, work places, etc.) start feeling ill, but they don’t know why.

While it’s not easy to pin down, it’s widely believed that air contaminants in a confined space where we’re breathing them in constantly all lend to this sickness.

Really makes you appreciate fresh air, doesn’t it?

So do we. Beyond simply suggesting air purifiers in Sarasota, FL, we want to explain what they do and how they improve your quality of life.

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How Do Air Purifiers Actually Help Your Home?

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Air purifiers have come a long way in how they improve your quality of life, but it’s not just enough to mention QOL. It’s important to know exactly how that’s impacted and what you stand to gain from installing an air purifier in Longboat Key, FL.

These are some benefits of air purifiers and how they impact your day-to-day life in your home. While no system is perfect, modern air purifiers do an exceptional job at making your air healthier than ever before.

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The Difference Between Clean and Dirty Air

Monday, September 12th, 2022

One of the biggest reasons why customers come to us for air purifiers in Venice, FL is because of the difference they make. Understanding how air goes from being dirty or contaminated, to being fresh and clean, can be an important factor when making decisions for your home. Depending on the time of year, as well as your family’s allergies and medical history, an air purifier might make a huge difference in how you live your life.

We want to approach two topics in today’s blog. The first will be about the difference between clean air and dirty air. The second part will be about how specifically an air purifier changes that dirty air into clean air. We’ll discuss the science behind air purifiers, while also touching on the way these systems can be paired well with air filtration units too.

Our hope is that you feel confident knowing whether or not an air purifier is right for you after reading this blog.

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What Is UV Radiation, and How Does It Work?

Monday, June 20th, 2022

You’ve probably heard us mention UV air purifiers before, and there’s a good reason for this. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the air quality of your home is an important thing to consider. Viruses, mold spores, and bacteria can linger in the atmosphere after a sneeze or a cough, and unless you’ve got a powerful air purifier to deal with this issue, you’re always going to be at risk for infection.

Luckily, UV air purifiers work perfectly at this job. And, to make things even more interesting, UV air purifiers in Longboat Key, FL use completely natural processes to eliminate contaminants. With just one blog post, we’re hoping to explain how this type of air purifier works, and why it’s just so powerful!

Just remember that at any point, if an air purifier sounds like a good investment for your home, you call our team for the installation of one.

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How Does UV Light Purification Work?

Monday, August 16th, 2021

Throughout the last two years, it’s become clear that air purification is an important aspect of home comfort and safety. Having a system that can accurately and systematically eliminate germs from the air you breathe is a powerful ally to have in your home. That’s why we want to talk a bit more in-depth today about how UV air purifiers work and why they’re so important in the fight against COVID-19, Influenza, the Rhinovirus, and more!

Don’t worry, we’re not going to get too complicated to follow. You can put away the college textbooks and just follow along since it’s not as complicated as you might think! UV purification is an incredibly simple process that can keep your air safe and clean while also reducing the number of odors you can detect in your home.

At the end of this blog post, if you’re intrigued or excited about the idea of purchasing an air purifier in Anna Maria, FL, then call us.

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Control Your Humidity Today

Monday, June 21st, 2021

Humidity, air conditioning, comfort… All of these concepts are intertwined and you’ll never achieve control of one without the control of the others. For instance, an air conditioner provides a minor amount of dehumidification, but it’s not intended to remove great amounts of moisture from the air. Likewise, your home won’t feel comfortable if it’s only dry, or only cooler, since both humidity and temperature control work hand in hand.

So, as the summer months are right around the corner, it’s time to talk about dehumidification. Regardless of where you stand, we’d like to talk about why a whole-home dehumidifier in Sarasota, FL might be absolutely perfect for your house. When combined with your powerful air conditioner and temperature control, your home will be as comfortable and energy-efficient as possible.

Keep reading and don’t forget to call us if you think a whole-home dehumidifier is right for you.

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Are Your Ducts Sweating?

Monday, April 26th, 2021

Air conditioning systems are designed to keep us from sweating too much, but your sweating ducts could be a serious problem. Yes, air ducts can start to sweat due to changes in temperatures and humidity, and yes, this can be a huge problem.

Homeowners often try to reconcile something wrong as to whether or not it’s normal. While sweating ducts might seem normal, because your AC is on full blast and it’s humid outside, but they’re really not. Sweating ducts can quickly lead to mold growth and more humidity. Basically, this could be a huge signal that your home needs duct repair in Sarasota, FL.

Our team provides comprehensive duct services in the Sarasota area, and we have been since 1970. Let’s get into the details behind sweating ducts, and why your air ducts are more important than ever.

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Can Clean Air Ducts Improve Your HVAC?

Monday, August 31st, 2020

The short answer is yes, but we didn’t necessarily come up with this blog topic to give you a short answer. Most homeowners won’t just take “yes” for an answer, since it might not make perfect sense off the top of your head. What do clean ducts have to do with your HVAC system’s efficacy?

Well, answering this question is a bit more complicated than just saying yes or no. First, we’d like to talk in detail about all the components of your HVAC system. There are a lot of inputs and outputs in that kind of equation. Secondly, we’re going to talk about how your ductwork fits in and why clean ducts are always better than dirty ducts.

Remember, nobody should be cleaning their own ducts. There are professional services out there for air duct cleaning in Sarasota, FL. If you want a trustworthy team to take care of it for you, we can help!

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It’s Time to Filter Your Air

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Contaminants didn’t use to be such a bad problem for our indoor air, believe it or not. Back in the day, homes were drafty and a strong outside wind could blow through your home and push contaminants like dust and dirt out. While that sounds like a good thing, it would make heating and air conditioning an absolute nightmare.

Today, we’re much more efficient with our HVAC solutions. We seal our homes up tightly so that cooled or heated air stays indoors where you can remain comfortable without using as much energy. This means your air is more contaminated than it used to be, and dust or dirt has nowhere to go but to stay inside.

Air filters in Sarasota, FL are the solution you might be looking for. If your indoor air quality has been poor, then an air filter can help keep those contaminants from becoming a problem. Let’s talk about how an air filtration system works and whether it’s right for your home.

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Get Your Dirty Ducts “Done Up”

Monday, July 20th, 2020

Do your air ducts a favor this season and get them cleaned. This is less of an optional service and more something that we urge homeowners to get done. Dirty air ducts can be a problem in a variety of different ways. From impacting your indoor air quality to reducing the efficacy and efficiency of your air conditioner, dirty ducts are something that should be avoided.

Thankfully, our team works to provide duct cleaning in Sarasota, FL. We’ve got the right tools and technical expertise to clean every inch of your air ducts, making them work better together with your HVAC system.

These services are vital for your home. You might not believe us, which is why we’ve gone ahead and listed some convincing reasons below as to why you should invest in this service today. Make your air conditioner, indoor air quality machines, and your home happier with cleaner ducts.

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