Indoor Air Quality Articles

Most homes in Louisiana and across the country are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your New Orleans home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

Our nearby licensed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians can help zap the humidity inside your Metairie home. Whether installing a whole-home dehumidifier or addressing the airflow inside your home, we’ll offer practical solutions that fit your budget and needs.

Here’s a guide to the best IAQ products for keeping your home comfortable during an extended heat dome. These products reduce pollutants, maintain optimal humidity levels, and ensure proper ventilation, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.

We often hear from Louisiana customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Precise Comfort & Climate Specialists, we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer.

What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in New Orleans?

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep. If odd sounds, such as banging, squealing, or rattling, from your HVAC system are keeping you up at night, it is time to schedule maintenance and regain a peaceful nighttime environment in your Louisiana…

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Metairie home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

Our team at Precise Comfort & Climate Specialists wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

Adding an UV lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your LA home or business creates a healthier environment for you and your loved ones.

Dust can have a big affect on the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Kenner, LA home, but Precise Comfort and Climate Specialists has solutions.

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your New Orleans home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

These days, you cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of our lives. Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your Louisiana home healthy and safe.

No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm air, resulting in the dry air. While it can make for crisp mornings for walking, the lack of moisture in the air can also take its toll on you, your home, and your overall comfort.

A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Louisiana home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.

Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

Replacing your clogged air filter can mean better health, increased comfort, and less impact on your pocketbook.

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your New Orleans home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

Though it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts.

Our team at Precise Comfort and Climate Specialists, along with many manufacturers of air filtration and air purification products, are working to provide tools to help you ensure clean indoor air for you and your family. Here are some details about currently available solutions.

With fall now upon us in New Orleans, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home.

The EPA has indoor air quality ranked as one of the top 5 environmental dangers. It is linked to severe asthma and allergy development in children and to heart problems and lung cancer in children and adults…