Moon's Air Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Our Indoor Air Quality FAQ

Monday, December 9th, 2024

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Did you know that the air inside your home contains many more contaminants than the air outside? Well—on average, at least—it’s true. But during the winter months, we’re not able to air out our homes very often without paying a lot extra for heat. And it’s also the season when we’re most likely to encounter germs like the cold and flu!

What can we do to breathe fewer contaminants and germs without letting all the heat out of our homes? There are great ways to improve your indoor air quality or “IAQ,” and an air purifier is at the top of the list. Here’s an IAQ FAQ for you.

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Get Your Ducts Cleaned for Fresher Air This Winter

Monday, November 11th, 2024

During the long winter months, things can get a little stuffy in your home. You’ll be running the heat, keeping the windows closed, and breathing the same air as it cycles through your HVAC system over and over again. And whatever is in your ducts will simply cycle through over and over as well. What’s in there? And do you really want to breathe it?

Because ductwork can stay in position for many years—decades, even—it’s easy to forget about it. Generally, it’s behind your walls, or up in your attic, where you don’t have a clear view even of the outside of the ducts. And the inside is a total mystery! If it’s been awhile since you’ve had your ducts cleaned, have it done now! It’ll make the air you breathe this winter so much fresher.

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Why You Can’t Afford to Not Have an Air Purifier in Your Home

Monday, March 18th, 2024

As a homeowner, surely you find that there are always expenses around your home. Some of them are pretty consistent, like your internet bill. Some are more variable, like heating and cooling costs. And some crop up very unexpectedly, like the need to replace a major appliance such as your refrigerator. It can seem like you should do anything you can to avoid extra expenses.

What we don’t always realize is just how much it can cost to avoid spending money! One of the things people are most reluctant to invest in is anything to do with their own well-being. Paying for your kids to go to soccer camp probably seems more important than your personal health. But you can’t afford to keep putting your health last. It will end up costing you more! A home air purifier can actually save you money. Here’s how.

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How Duct Cleaning Leads to Lower Energy Bills Every Month

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Duct cleaning often comes as an afterthought for many homeowners, but there’s a reason you should be more keen on getting your ducts cleaned once every 3–5 years: lowering your energy bills. Sounds like a bit of a stretch, but there are a few reasons why your duct cleanliness directly affects your expected monthly energy spending.

We’ve handled a lot of duct cleaning in Shreveport , LA in our time, and it’s given us insight into just how much you can save. While your mileage may vary, trust us when we say this does have an effect on your energy bills. It has a few other benefits as well.

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4 Big Benefits of Duct Cleaning You Need to Know

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Ducts deliver the air you breathe into every room in your home, give or take. They have an important job, but since they’re hidden away in the ceiling, it’s easy to forget about them.

Ignoring duct cleaning in Shreveport can result in some unwanted effects for your HVAC system. Let’s talk about the benefits behind duct cleaning so you know what you stand to gain.

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How Can I Tell If I Need Duct Testing?

Monday, June 27th, 2022

One of the most important services we offer our customers is duct testing in Mansfield, LA, and throughout the Shreveport area. During duct testing in a home, we seal off the ventilation system, pressurize the ductwork, and then use manometers to test how well the ducts maintain that air pressure. If the pressure begins to quickly drop, we’ll know the integrity of the ducts has fallen and the ductwork needs sealing to return to make it airtight again. (If it ever was. Poor duct installation is unfortunately common.)

But since you aren’t sitting around with a manometer to test the pressure of your ducts and you can’t visually see most of the ventilation system, how will you know it’s time to give us a shout for duct testing? We’ll give you some answers to this question and pointers for detecting when you’ve got ducts that need an inspection.

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Don’t Leak Leaky Ducts Steal From You This Summer!

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

Do you know that you may have a thief hiding in your house right now? A silent thief disguised in the walls and lurking in the attic. A thief who can steal money from you the whole season—each time you turn on your air conditioning system, in fact.

This thief is leaky air ducts, and it’s a common problem found in many homes. You don’t see most of the ductwork in your house, so it’s easy to miss trouble with ducts losing air at first or to misdiagnose what’s happening. The good news is that if you know how to identify the signs of this thief, you can get rid of him easily: just call our professionals to test your ducts and seal those leaks.

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How Do I Choose the Best Air Purifier for My Home?

Monday, August 9th, 2021

You want cleaner indoor air for your home. We don’t blame you. Last year, people spent more time indoors than at probably any other time in their lives, and this made it more urgent than ever to have fresh and healthy air.

One of the ways to clean the air in a house is through the installation of an air purifier in Benton, LA. But which type of air purifier? You can purchase many different models that use a variety of methods to clean indoor air. How do you select the right one?

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Does My AC Also Work as a Dehumidifier?

Monday, May 17th, 2021

High humidity is a major problem for comfort in Louisiana. When relative humidity rises above 60%, as it often does during the summer days, the heat starts to seem much worse. This is not because the temperature rises, but because high humidity traps heat in our bodies and makes it harder for us to keep cool. We need our air conditioning systems more than ever on days with both high temperatures and high humidity.

Does your home’s air conditioning system work to dehumidify the air? Yes, it does. But is your air conditioner a dehumidifier? No, it’s not. We’ll explain more below and offer you a way to get real dehumidification power in your house when you need it.

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