Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

A New Year’s Resolution for Better Health & Improved Air Quality

Monday, January 8th, 2024
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With the joy and festivities of the holiday season behind us, it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve resolved to adopt habits geared towards improving health. Why not start by making the air that you breathe in your home healthier?

It’s been proven that a home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) is often worse than the air outside. Portable air filters only go so far. You need a whole house solution to address this issue. That’s why we offer UV air purifier services. Read on to learn about the many benefits of these systems.

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Are UV Air Purifiers Dangerous?

Monday, August 21st, 2023

When it comes to improving your indoor air quality, you may have heard that not all systems are safe to have in your home. Whether you opt for a portable model or go with a whole-house air purification system, it’s important to do your research when it comes to choosing an air purifier for your house.

UV air purifiers are often misunderstood as being potentially harmful. However, this simply isn’t true. You may have read articles recently about the use of UV lights in nail salons causing harm. You’re also probably aware that UV light can cause sunburns and premature aging. But this isn’t true of whole house UV air purifiers. Let’s dispel some myths so you’ll feel completely at ease calling us for UV air purifier services.

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What You Should Know About Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 4th, 2022

You want a home that offers your the best level of comfort possible. We see our fair share of uncomfortable days so having a home that offers a safe haven from unpleasant weather is a great relief. But what do you do if you indoor air quality is mucking things up?

Temperature control is obviously a big factor in your comfort level. But the other half is your indoor air quality. Poor air quality in your home can ruin your comfort and mess with other aspects of your home as well.

Here is some important information that we believe every resident of Columbia needs to know about their indoor air quality.

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What Air Purifiers Do

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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The last year has brought up the topic of keeping the air in your home clean far more than ever. You may wonder how exactly you can “clean” the air in your home though. Some people use portable air filters or purifiers. We prefer a more encompassing solution.

If you haven’t already, now is a great time to consider the addition of a whole-home air purifier in Columbia, SC to your home. These systems are a great way to keep the air in your home much cleaner and they work to protect the entire home, rather than just one room.

Learn more about air purifiers here and contact us for installation when you are ready.

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How to Boost Your IAQ

Monday, July 27th, 2020
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When you are hanging out at home, are you sneezing and coughing up a storm? Or maybe you have just noticed you can never quite get comfortable no matter what you do with your thermostat.

If this sounds familiar, it may be because you have poor indoor air quality in your home. Thankfully, we can help you boost the air in your house.

When you need to improve the air quality in your home, there is more than one solution that you can choose from. Not only can we help you assess where your IAQ is at, but our team can provide the systems and services to help your comfort in the long run.

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Beat the Humidity With This HVAC Addition

Monday, June 29th, 2020
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Have you noticed that the air in your house feels distinctly … heavy, as of late? This may be a sign that you are having a problem with the humidity level in your home. While you don’t want to have air that is devoid of all moisture, because yes that is just as uncomfortable, you definitely don’t want to have a house that is holding in extra humidity and messing with your comfort.

Humidity is problematic in the fight to keep your house cool because that airborne moisture is great at holding onto heat. You may be wondering then how you are supposed to combat it. The answer comes in the form of a new addition to your HVAC system: a dehumidifier.

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Enjoy the Gift of Fresh Warm Air This Winter

Monday, December 16th, 2019
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Columbia has plenty of options for those of us who like to spend our free time outdoors. Whether you are golfing, hiking, kayaking or doing something else, we can all agree that the feeling of fresh air filling our lungs is pretty nice, especially after being cooped up indoors.

The problem here is that, when temperatures drop, we are less likely to gallivant around outside. And yet, you may still have a craving for the fresh air. So what are you to do? Sit with the stale air inside, or crack a window and sacrifice your warmth for chilly but fresh air?

Believe it or not, there is a way to enjoy the best of a warm home and fresh air at once.

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Why Are Leaky Ducts Such a Problem?

Friday, May 11th, 2018

ductWhat do you think of when you think of problems with your HVAC systems? A heater that is blowing cool air into your living space when the weather outside is at the lowest temps of the year? An air conditioner that keeps shutting down before it has even begun to effectively cool your home? There is no doubt that such problems are serious. There are other serious problems, however, that are not so immediately obvious. This is the case with leaky ducts.

Now, leaky air ducts are going to exhibit a number of different symptoms. It is up to the homeowner,  though, to not only recognize these symptoms, but to understand that they are the result of a problem that can be resolved. Do not settle for a subpar heating or cooling experience, just because you think it is the way your system operates. Read on to learn more about how leaky ductwork can affect you, your HVAC systems, and your comfort, and contact us with any concerns that you have. 

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Spring Is Tough on Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 9th, 2018

woman-blowing-noseThere is a lot to love about the spring season. Trees and flowers in bloom, the weather warming up, the—allergy attacks? Okay, so you don’t necessarily love everything about spring. As great a season as it may be, the fact is that spring weather and all that comes along with it can really do a number on your indoor air quality. When indoor air quality suffers, so too will those residents of the home with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues.

So what can be done about this? Quite a bit, actually! Our indoor air quality experts are more than happy to help you to identify problems with your indoor air quality and to ensure that you are using the systems, equipment, and services to resolve those problems. Give us a call today if you have concerns about the quality of the air that you breathe in your home. It doesn’t matter how well you are able to maintain comfortable temperatures if your air is of a low quality, after all!

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Choosing the Right Air Purifier

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

uv-lampWith the summer season comes not only heat, but also humidity. So too comes and increase in airborne pollutants and allergens, both from the blooming plants and trees as well as increased activity in and out of your home. If you are convinced that your air conditioner is in outstanding working condition, it is important to remember still that your comfort is not guaranteed. You need to keep the air quality in your home high, as well as temperatures comfortable, if you want to live in the level of comfort that we know you deserve.

Our technicians can help you to achieve this goal. There are a lot of indoor air quality systems available for installation in your home. So many, in fact, that you may be a bit overwhelmed in determining which is the right option for your needs. That is why you should work with the Columbia, SC indoor air quality experts on our staff. In doing so, you ensure that you’ll have what you need to breathe clean, pure air in your home.

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