Are Air Purifiers Effective in Controlling Indoor Air Pollution?

On July 23, 2020

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 […]

On May 26, 2020

Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer Keeping your home cool and comfortable is a little bit harder here in Arizona than it is in most other parts of the world. As summer temperatures regularly rise over 100°F, some people feel like they’re choosing the lesser of two evils between a hot home […]

How Often Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

On May 10, 2020

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 — […]

On August 9, 2019

You know your air conditioning system keeps your home or business cool in the hot summer months, but have you ever wondered how it works? One interesting fact you might not know is that your air conditioner and your refrigerator work primarily the same way. The difference is your refrigerator cools a small, insulated […]

Phoenix HVAC Maintenance

On March 7, 2019

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 […]

Furnace Maintenance Tune-up Checklist

On March 1, 2019

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. […]

What You Need to Know about Arizona Air Quality

On September 18, 2017

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 […]

How Dirty Air Ducts Can Ruin Your Indoor Air Quality

On July 31, 2017

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 the indoor air quality. How serious an issue is this, and what can homeowners and business […]

How to Test the Air Quality in Your Home

On March 24, 2017

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 […]

8 Types of Indoor Air Pollution To Watch Out For

On March 15, 2017

Nobody wants to think of inhaling bits of 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 necessary precautions to avoid them. 8 Types of Pollution […]

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