The Importance of Humidity Control During Summer

May 4, 2025

As summertime arrives in Portland, you probably look forward to the sunshine after winter’s cold and dark months. However, warmer weather also brings challenges when it comes to keeping your home comfortable. Along with warmer temperatures, humidity can become a major challenge. Controlling Indoor Humidity Relative humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in your home’s air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a specific temperature. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the ideal indoor relative humidity is between 35% and 50%. Staying within this range supports comfort, protects

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Ways to Elevate Your Indoor Air Quality This Spring

March 11, 2025

Flu season is still in full swing and the numbers of sick people across the country is at a decade-long record high. Allergy season will arrive soon too, so it’s important to think about how your indoor air quality plays a part in both of those things. Springtime brings sun, warmer weather, and the promise of longer days, and it’s the ideal time to elevate your indoor air quality to ensure you have a healthy home or business environment. Consider these important tips. Add an Air Purification System Clean air matters and can help you

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Why Your Portland, OR Home Needs an Indoor Air Quality Assessment

July 17, 2024

Portland, OR, climate is one of a kind, with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, making it easy for indoor air pollution to occur. High humidity, allergies to lush flora, and urban pollution are just a few reasons homeowners must know and take action to improve their indoor air quality. To make educated decisions about improving your home’s indoor air quality, a professional air quality assessment gives you a thorough picture of the air quality in your home. Detection of Hidden Mold Portland’s wet weather, especially in the winter and fall, makes it a perfect

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Benefits of An Air Purification System for Your Home or Business

May 1, 2024

Did you know the air inside your home or business can be just as dirty – or dirtier – than the air outside? That’s right. The air you’re breathing right now may have contaminants circulating through it. Pet dander, dirt, dust, and other particles can make their way into the ducts for circulation into your home, which can increase allergy or asthma systems. Bacteria and viruses also make their way into the air you breathe, which can contribute to chronic sickness or respiratory issues. Fortunately, there’s good news. Air purification systems can help

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Spring Affects Indoor Air Quality, But You Can Protect Yourself From Allergens

April 19, 2023

Seasonal changes in temperature, humidity, and the growth of certain plants along with their pollen can all affect the air quality in your home. Whether you have a new system and even a new home or have a system that’s several years old, you need to learn more about how the seasons can affect the air in your home. This is especially important for anyone who has allergies or has a family member who experiences negative symptoms whenever the conditions outside change. How Spring Affects the Air Quality In Your Home There are a couple of

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Tips for Dealing With High Humidity in Your Home

December 19, 2022

Moisture can be one of the biggest threats to your entire home’s structure. When you notice that the humidity levels inside your home are extravagantly high, it’s imperative that you work to lower them before adverse conditions create mold, mildew, and other problems. Here are our top tips for helping to deal with high humidity inside your home so that you can get rid of it quickly. Start With Identifying Leaks One of the best things you can do is check to see if there’s any sort of water seepage coming into your

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Dirty Ductwork? Clean It This Spring!

May 11, 2022

The ductwork in your home might be mostly hidden, but it plays a key role in the everyday function of your home’s heating and cooling system. Dust, bacteria, and other particles get caught up in the ducts over time and will, unfortunately, make their way into the air you breathe if you neglect cleaning. Dirty ducts cause a host of issues: dust building up in your home, asthma, allergies, and even sickness. You can do your part to fight poor indoor air quality by getting your ductwork cleaned! When was the last time you had your

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Learn the Differences Between Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers

February 14, 2022

Many homeowners are becoming more conscious of the air quality in their homes. With molds, fungi, and allergens to worry about, the help of an air purification system can make a big difference. Whether you choose to install an air purifier or a dehumidifier in your home, you should understand the benefits of each type of device and the potential trade-offs of choosing one over the other. While both systems will improve the quality of air in your home, the types of pollutants they eliminate can differ. The costs and maintenance required for each system could also influence your decision.

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Two Ways to Create a Healthy Home Environment

November 9, 2021

With the cooler weather here to stay for a while, you will likely be indoors more often. This is a good time to start thinking about ways to keep the climate in your home as healthy as possible – especially considering the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu. Here are some tips on how to create a healthy home environment in your home all year long. #1: Clean the air. Mold, bacteria, allergens, and viruses float through the air you breathe. The good news: you can create a defense against those

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How to Get Your Furnace and Home Ready for Winter

November 10, 2020

November is here and the year is starting to wind down. The cold weather will be coming and you will need a reliable heating system to keep you warm and comfortable. Is your system up to the challenge? #1: Schedule a furnace tune-up.
Heating and cooling companies get busy in the winter with repairs for systems that aren’t working as well as they should. Many times, systems break down or malfunction simply because they haven’t been tuned-up on a regular basis. We recommend annual preventative maintenance appointments for your furnace. Here, we will run an energy efficiency

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