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Miller-Leaman: Injection-Molded Plastic Disc and Screen Filters

December 30, 2013

Miller-Leaman’s injection-molded plastic Helix HD Series (disc version) and Helix HS Series (screen version) are available in three sizes: a regular 2-inch model, 2-inch Super model, and a 3-inch model.

Sept. 16, 2013: Environmental Insurance Provider Partners with Cochrane & Associates

Coverage Provided for Indoor Air Quality Professionals and Mold Remediators

September 16, 2013

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MBM Insurance Resource Center announced that it has retained Cochrane & Associates to help market the insurance plans offered by MBM for IAQ professionals and mold remediation contractors.

When it comes to IAQ, humidity plays an influential role in the health, safety, and comfort of occupants in buildings and homes.

Consumer Comfort Dependent on Humidity Control

Comfort, Health Big Factors in Controlling Moisture

Matt Bishop

August 12, 2013

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When it comes to IAQ, humidity plays an influential role in the health, safety, and comfort of occupants in buildings and homes.

The key to controlling mold lies in a parallel ability to control humidity. HVACR contractors must be able to adequately understand, measure, monitor, and maintain proper indoor air moisture ratios.

Professional Mold Prevention and Remediation Tips

Steps for How to Identify, Eliminate, and Remediate HVACR Mold

Matt Bishop

August 12, 2013

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Like it or not, mold is everywhere. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold can cause a litany of health problems including nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing, and eye or skin irritation.

Jan. 11, 2013: Mold Remediation Symposium Set for Meadowlands Exposition Center on April 9

January 11, 2013

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Restoration & Remediation and ICS Cleaning Specialist magazines are holding a Mold Remediation Symposium on Tuesday, April 9 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J., in response to Hurricane Sandy, where the principles, processes, and products of mold remediation will be presented.

What You Should Know About Humidity

Herb Woerpel

November 5, 2012

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When humidity and moisture are not effectively controlled, persistent dampness can lead to material damage, corrosion, structural decay, and microbial growth. HVAC contractors can play an integral part in slowing the development of such problems, but how?

mold problem around bathroom supply vent

A Case of Unforeseen Consequences

Leonard A. Greene, PE C. Michael Underhill, CIH, CSP

August 6, 2012

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Sometimes we do things with one goal in mind and find that we get the opposite, unintended result. Such experiences have been all too frequent in my consulting practice in a coastal environment. In the process of trying to do a better job of controlling indoor residential humidity, we actually can make the situation worse.

Taking Whole-House Approach to Battle Moisture, Mold

Herb Woerpel

August 6, 2012

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As more homeowners begin to understand that controlling humidity is crucial to comfort, interest in humidification and dehumidification solutions has continued to grow. Rick Tullis, president, Capstone Mechanical, said contractors should be aware of the factors that limit mold’s ability to multiply throughout an indoor environment.

Foreclosures Lead to HVAC Opportunities

Sarah Wilbanks

August 8, 2011

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Although foreclosed homes are affordable, they are often in need of extensive repairs and renovation.

Tips on Controlling Humidity Levels (and Mold)

John R. Hall

July 18, 2011

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The good idea of sealing up a building to make it energy efficient had some unwanted side-effects. Lack of circulation or the inability of a building to breathe compounded the high humidity problem. Fortunately, the HVAC trade has remained a leader in providing information, answers, and products to combat the humidity problem.