8 Types of Pollution Lurking in Your Home Nobody wants to think of inhaling bits of an insect wing. Yet, biological contaminants are one of eight types of indoor air pollutants Phoenix homeowners deal with every day. These pollutants can cause serious health problems, which is why it’s critical that homeowners understand them and take […]
Cleaning air ducts does not need to go on your spring cleaning chore list. If you are extremely organized, you can put it down on a five-year calendar. This is because the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) itself — a group you would think would be strongly biased in favor of frequent cleanings — […]
Do Air Purifiers Work for Pollution? For decades, household air purifiers have been a popular way to combat the ill effects of air pollution inside the home. In any given room, pet dander, pollen, dirt, dust, and other pollutants contaminate the air and contribute to a less-than-ideal breathing experience, especially for those with allergies and […]
At Howard Air, we are proud to offer a full line of maintenance services that can add years of life to your heating and cooling system. With the help of our HVAC maintenance, your system will run with greater efficiency in addition to lasting longer. This increased efficiency will keep your home more comfortable and […]
Regular maintenance is required to keep your home’s heating system working in optimal condition. An annual tune-up by an experienced professional technician will prolong the life of your heater and increase its efficiency, which will, in turn, lower your utility bills. If you need a heating tune-up in Phoenix, here’s what you need to know. […]
Life in Arizona is great – we enjoy the beautiful outdoors, magnificent sunsets, abundant sunshine and more. Unfortunately, folks living and working in the Phoenix area also tolerate some extremely poor air quality. Arizona air quality has always had some natural challenges, which is why the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ) exists to protect Phoenicians and others […]
Around Phoenix, air quality is often on people’s minds. Our outdoor air quality varies but is seldom as good as we would like. Indoors, homeowners and business operators strive for clean, breathable air, but dirty air ducts often lower indoor air quality. How serious an issue is this, and what can homeowners and business owners […]
The bad news is Phoenix’s air quality is bad. The American Lung Association gave the Valley’s air a failing grade – F – in its 2015 air quality index. The good news is, for 2016 our air improved a bit, says the ALA. Yet under either grading system, most homes’ indoor air quality (IAQ) is far worse […]