Indoor Air Quality

The Role of AI in Indoor Air Quality Optimization

October 23, 2024

AI promises to revolutionize IAQ, but first, it needs to overcome several challenges, like unreliable data, incomplete automation, and gimmicky solutions that fail to deliver real value.

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns

Austin Keating

October 17, 2024

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Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

Tourists Are Demanding Cleaner Air, So What Can the HVAC Industry Do To Help Hotels?

The hospitality industry has range of options when it comes to improving indoor air quality (IAQ)

Dylan Kurt

September 10, 2024

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More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.

A Closer Look at Ductless IAQ

Without ductwork, mini splits rely on different strategies to clear the air

Joanna R. Turpin

September 4, 2024

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Without the ductwork found in traditional systems, ductless mini splits rely on advanced filtration, aftermarket accessories, and regular maintenance to maintain optimal indoor air quality.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

Dylan Kurt

August 8, 2024

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The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

Increasing Wildfires: Increased Need For HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: July 31, 2024

Hannah Belloli

July 31, 2024

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New research shows that extreme wildfires have doubled in both their frequency and intensity over the last 20 years.

IAQ Bill Wins Support

Several HVAC groups endorse, officially or unofficially, plan to improve indoor air 

Matt Jachman

July 30, 2024

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A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 

Why More HVAC Contractors Should Offer Duct Cleaning Services

A clean and well-maintained HVAC system can help prevent breakdowns and costly repairs

Hannah Belloli

July 24, 2024

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Over time, dirt, dust, pet dander, debris, and more accumulate in air ducts. And since the HVAC system works basically as a whole-home vacuum, all of that is recirculated through homes when the HVAC system runs, unless the ducts are cleaned out.

Protecting Homeowners Against Extreme Wildfires

Contractors have the solutions homeowners in affected areas need

Hannah Belloli

July 18, 2024

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In order to effectively help and protect their homeowners during these events, HVAC contractors have to observe, educate, and ask the right questions.

Meeting IAQ and Decarbonization Goals Using Smart Building Systems

The right combination of smart building tools and strategies can improve indoor environments while reducing energy use

Tyler Smith

July 17, 2024

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As a combined solution, there are several tools and strategies that can help building managers achieve the balance between enhancing IAQ and managing energy spend to create healthier, smarter, and more sustainable buildings.