Category Archives: Air Quality

Spring HVAC Maintenance. Your HVAC Spring Cleaning Checklist

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on March 7, 2018 | Posted in Air Quality

With the first day of spring fast approaching (Tuesday, March 20), thoughts quickly turn to traditional annual spring cleaning chores like: Decluttering the home Window-washing Organizing the garage Putting away cold-weather items and bringing out warm-weather ones Are you working on your spring cleaning to-do list? As you put together your annual spring cleaning checklist, … Continue reading Spring HVAC Maintenance. Your HVAC Spring Cleaning Checklist →

When to Get Duct Cleaning for Your Home

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on May 11, 2017 | Posted in Air Quality

Most homeowners have no idea how often to get their air ducts cleaned. Get your ducts inspected every 3-5 years. If cleaning is required, the service technician will advise you. Book in the spring. Cleaning will take between 2 and 3 hours. The cost depends on the size of your home. Air duct cleaning is … Continue reading When to Get Duct Cleaning for Your Home →

What Overheating Does to Your Body

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on June 17, 2016 | Posted in Air Conditioners

Our bodies are constantly engaged in a temperature balancing act. If the temperature inside your body drops about 10 degrees, you’re in trouble. But you only have about 3 degrees Celsius on the other end, the overheating end, before things get dire. Here’s exactly what overheating does to your body (and why you need to … Continue reading What Overheating Does to Your Body →

Whole House Dehumidifiers

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on June 6, 2016 | Posted in Air Quality

When it comes to home dehumidification, a lot of homeowners tend to think it’s reserved for the winter months. Although portable dehumidifiers are able to improve indoor air quality during the winter months, whole home dehumidifiers achieve much more all year round. Summer is here and we’re already well into those hot and muggy days. When the … Continue reading Whole House Dehumidifiers →

What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care?

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on May 23, 2016 | Posted in Air Quality

What Does MERV Rating Mean? Proper air filtration is essential for breathing cleaner indoor air. Mechanical filters are the most common types of filters used in HVAC systems. They are also highly efficient and require minimal maintenance. The most important aspect of these filters is the mechanical efficiency rating value (MERV). Although it’s a great … Continue reading What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care? →

Why Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on May 2, 2016 | Posted in Air Quality

Get your air ducts cleaned this spring and have a fresher breath of air! Having your air ducts cleaned in the spring is a great way to ensure that you and your family are breathing a fresher breath of air. However, it’s not a task that you should make yourself responsible for on your spring … Continue reading Why Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned? →

How to Keep Your AC Healthy Between Service Visits

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on April 29, 2016 | Posted in Air Conditioners

How to Keep Your AC Healthy Between Service Visits Seasonal air conditioner maintenance is the most important factor in extending the lifespan and maintaining the efficiency of your central air conditioning system. Ordinary wear and tear, especially dirt and grime buildup, can cause your AC to overwork, struggle, overheat and eventually break down. Keeping everything … Continue reading How to Keep Your AC Healthy Between Service Visits →

Spring Forward!

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on March 15, 2016 | Posted in Air Quality

As you spring forward, check the batteries in your CO Alarm Sunday March 13th was the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. You all set your clocks forward 1 hour, but how many took the time to check the batteries in the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm? CO poisoning is a silent danger in many households, and the key to … Continue reading Spring Forward! →

These 5 chemicals could be in your household air

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on January 25, 2016 | Posted in Air Quality

These 5 Chemicals Could be in Your Household Air Our efficient, airtight homes have led to a slowing of the exchange of air from indoors to out, and because of this, the EPA estimates that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside. Here are the five most common indoor pollutants, … Continue reading These 5 chemicals could be in your household air →

8 Ways a Humidifier Makes Winter Life Immediately Better

Written by Dows ClimateCare | on November 27, 2015 | Posted in Air Quality

Winter air is so, so dry, and a whole house humidifier is the best way to keep that dryness from ruining your winter cheer. Even humidity throughout the home is more important than many homeowners know. It’s not just a comfort thing. It’s a quality of life thing. Don’t believe us? Read on. Here are … Continue reading 8 Ways a Humidifier Makes Winter Life Immediately Better →