3 Top Reasons to Have Your Wisconsin Home’s Indoor Air Quality Tested

December 1, 2024

Taking steps to ensure your Wisconsin home has good indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for many reasons. Indoor air pollution is a much bigger problem than many people realize and something that affects almost all buildings. Having your home’s air quality tested by a professional is the first step in improving air quality since it allows you to quickly determine what specific issues are present in your house. 1. Protecting Your Family’s Health One of the biggest concerns in terms of indoor air quality is the presence of potentially harmful pollutants and chemicals such as

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How Do Air Scrubbers Work?

November 4, 2024

Indoor air quality is a concern for residential and commercial buildings. Increasing allergens and contaminants in the environment require indoor air quality solutions. Air scrubbers effectively remove airborne particles, pollutants, and odors. Black-Haak wants our Greenville, WI customers to understand how these devices work and the various types that can protect their homes by combatting indoor air pollution. What Are Indoor Air Scrubbers? Indoor air scrubbers are filtration devices that clean the air in enclosed spaces. They filter dust, other allergen particles, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds. Property owners use air scrubbers in various

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MERV or HEPA Filters: Which One Do You Need to Buy?

May 2, 2023

The time has come for you to change out your furnace’s air filter. You might be tempted to walk right into the closest hardware store and buy the first filter you find on the shelf. However, you might want to pause for a moment to consider which type of filter your home needs. There are multiple types of filters, and the one you choose does matter. Not all filters are made equal. In fact, some of them do a much better job of filtering particles out of the air than others. During your search for the best

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Try These Houseplants For Better Indoor Air Quality

October 3, 2022

Many plants are often considered excellent houseplants to help improve indoor air quality. Whether you’re looking for a houseplant for your office or a plant to complement your home decor, below are some of our recommendations to improve your indoor air quality as winter rolls around. English Ivy English Ivy is a plant that will clean the air of toxins and impurities. It has been used for centuries to purify the air, especially in old houses. The English Ivy is a perennial evergreen shrub with small leaves and greenish flowers. The leaves are thin, have a

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Is a Whole-house Humidifier Right for My Home?

April 19, 2022

Warm air is able to hold more water vapor than cold air, and hence, cold air feels drier. Like many households in the winter, you may have experienced doorknobs that shock, dry skin, respiratory irritation and even headaches. There is a common misconception that heating your home dries it out. Dry air in the home is actually a byproduct of heating your home and not a direct result. The outside air is drier and continuously drawn into the home to heat it, which reduces the relative humidity (RH). A humidifier will prevent this effect, and a whole-house system can help

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Figuring Out How Often to Replace Your HVAC Filters

March 6, 2022

The condition of your HVAC air filters has a huge impact on the health, comfort, and efficiency of your household. If you allow these filters to become overly dirty or clogged, it leads to a number of negative outcomes. Your heating and cooling system will need to work harder, your energy bills will rise, you’ll have less control over your indoor comfort, and your air quality will worsen. As long as you replace your filters when they require it, though, you can avoid all of those problems. So, how often is often enough when it comes

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How Winter Affects Indoor Air Quality and Why It Matters

December 18, 2020

If you’re like most Fox Valley, WI, area homeowners, you’ll spend more than 90% of your time indoors during the winter months. Most of that time will be spent in your home. You may be shocked to discover that in most homes, the indoor air is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. This indoor air pollution has many negative effects on your comfort, health, safety, and well-being. Here’s what affects your home’s indoor-air-quality and some reasons why the quality of your indoor air should be one of your top priorities this winter.

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