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

The Science Behind Dehumidification

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

Florida is home to some of the most humid weather our countries sees on a continual basis. We’re a destination for so many people, to enjoy the warm weather and beaches, but little do outsiders know about the serious amount of humidity we have to deal with. At some points living in Sarasota feels like trying to breathe water!

Well, now that we mention it, high humidity does more than just make temperatures more uncomfortable. A dehumidifier in Sarasota, FL is necessary but not many people in our area know why. That’s what we’re here to discuss today.

Let’s talk about the science behind dehumidification, how our dehumidifiers work, and what changing the humidity of your home does to your wellbeing. If you were considering a dehumidifier before reading this post, we bet you’ll feel more confident about your purchase decision once you know the cold hard facts behind such technology.

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3 Benefits of a Home Air Purifier

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Air purifiers are becoming a major necessity in homes throughout the country, and that’s no surprise to us. They’re incredibly beneficial to any homeowner that’s trying to protect their health and the health of their family. However, if you’ve found yourself constantly wondering whether or not you could use an air purifier, you’re not alone.

Many homeowners throughout the country are starting to ask themselves this, especially as we’re all trapped at home for the near future. By being inside more, we can really start to tell if our indoor air is harming our health.

So, whether you’re looking for a Reme Halo air purifier or an ultraviolet air purifier, your indoor air quality could be better off with either one or both of those systems. Just remember to contact the pros for your indoor air quality services in Sarasota, FL—by giving our team a call today!

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Assess Your Indoor Air Quality Today

Monday, January 6th, 2020

Indoor air quality is a harder subject to approach with homeowners than something like heating or air conditioning. With temperature control, more often than not you can feel the difference by way of your own comfort. It’s hard to get used to sweating and overheating, which is why you’ll know when you need solid air conditioning service. Likewise with a heater, if you’re freezing on a chilly day then you’ll know that heater service is something you’ll absolutely want.

However, with indoor air quality, homeowners can have poor air quality inside their homes and believe that it’s normal. We’ve stepped into plenty of homes that are full of dust, debris, and pet dander to the point of being a respiratory problem, but homeowners don’t often notice since we can get used to our poor air quality easily. So, as your resident specialist team for HVAC in Sarasota, FL we’re going to fill you in on a few ways you can watch for your lousy air quality.

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The Benefits of a Whole-House Dehumidifier

Monday, November 25th, 2019

When most homeowners think of a dehumidifier, they think of the portable version that plugs into your outlet and drips into a little bucket. While we’re technically talking about the same thing, a whole-house dehumidifier is a whole different piece of equipment. Sometimes, you’re going to want to dehumidify your entire home, especially if you’re seeing excessive water damage due to the moisture in your air. That’s where a whole-house dehumidifier comes in!

If you’re planning on investing in a dehumidifier in Sarasota, FL then you might want to keep a whole-house dehumidifier on your radar. It provides several benefits that a portable system won’t ever be able to give. That’s why we’re writing this, to give you the lowdown on the major benefits you could receive with a dehumidifier like this.

Trust us, when it gets humid enough to drown during the summer months, you’ll be glad you kept reading.

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