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Signs Your Home Is Too Humid

April 1, 2024

As a homeowner, maintaining the ideal indoor environment is crucial for both comfort and health. While humidity plays a vital role in our lives, excessive levels can lead to various problems within your home. Here at Total Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling, we understand the importance of indoor air quality, and we’re here to help you identify signs that your home may be too humid. 1. Condensation Build-Up One of the most apparent signs of excessive humidity is condensation forming on windows, walls, or even ceilings. This moisture accumulation can lead to mold growth and damage to your home’s structure

Can Indoor Air Quality Affect Sleep?

January 15, 2024

At Total Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling, we understand the importance of a good night’s sleep for your overall well-being. One factor that often goes unnoticed but significantly impacts your sleep quality is indoor air quality (IAQ). Poor IAQ can lead to various health issues, including sleep disturbances. Let’s explore how indoor air quality affects sleep and how our HVAC solutions can make a difference. Understanding the Link between Indoor Air Quality and Sleep The air we breathe indoors can contain pollutants such as dust, allergens, and microorganisms. Inhaling these pollutants can irritate the respiratory system, trigger allergies, and disrupt sleep.

Can a Whole-House Dehumidifier Save You Money?

July 20, 2023

Summers in Kennesaw, GA, can be very humid. Excess moisture in the home or basement can damage furniture, affect the appearance of walls, and eventually lead to mold and mildew buildup. A properly sized whole-home dehumidifier can help minimize harmful humidity issues. It can also be more cost-effective than a portable dehumidifier, which typically will not work as well. Reduce Energy Bills With a Whole-House Dehumidifier Traditionally, whole-house dehumidifiers are less expensive to operate than undersized portable units. It is possible to experience annual energy savings of up to $100 or more. Additionally,

Do Georgia Residents Benefit From Using a Humidifier?

February 16, 2023

HVAC professionals can easily add a humidifier to your home’s heating and air conditioning system. However, you may wonder if it is necessary or beneficial in Georgia. As the temperature starts to lower during the fall and winter, your heating system will begin warming the air inside your home so that your family stays comfortable. As this happens, the relative humidity in your home reduces. The more significant the difference between the indoor and outdoor air, the more dry the inside of your home will be. Is Dry Air a Problem? Low humidity

Is Indoor Air Quality Worse in Winter?

January 19, 2023

The reason indoor air quality is worse in the winter is that there is less fresh air flowing through a home, and people spend more time inside their homes. When you know what makes the indoor air quality in your home bad, then it is easier to fix these issues. Humidity Humidity or the lack of humidity are both issues when it comes to indoor air quality. Typically, humidity lowers in the winter, so you will have more issues with indoor air quality. You may notice that you or the people in your home

4 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

September 20, 2021

During the fall months, indoor air quality starts to decrease because of the change of weather. Fall is the time of year when most people are getting their homes insulated and ready for the colder months. There are many things you can do to ensure that the indoor air quality in your home stays high during the months that you need to stay inside more often. Consider these four tips to get your household on the right path toward excellent indoor air quality year-round. 1. Keep Your Home as Clean as Possible Creating a cleaning schedule

Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

August 17, 2021

Your enjoyment at home and productivity at work is dependent on clean air. With insufficient air quality, your health and wellness can suffer. Here are some worthwhile steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality. Purchase an Air Purifier A good air purifier can significantly reduce allergens and pollutants. When clean air is circulating, and you can breathe freely, it feels so much better. Clean Dryer Vents Regularly Dryer vents can collect dust, lint, and other debris that can be hazardous to your air quality. Cleaning them at least once

How Candles Affect Indoor Air Quality

May 5, 2021

Candles are a common item found in many homes. But did you know that burning some types of candles could affect your health? Here are a few things you should know about how candles could be affecting your Kennesaw home’s indoor air quality and your family’s wellbeing. Hidden Danger of Common Candles Paraffin wax and gel candles are some of the most common types of candles found in homes. While they look innocent and smell pleasant, they are most likely to release toxins into the air in your home. Why? Because these candles are made from

How Do UV Light Indoor Air Quality Products Work?

April 16, 2021

Every year you, see all the UV light devices pop up around stores. You can get UV cell phone cleaners, UV light sticks and, of course, UV light air purifiers. Is there some benefit to adding UV to your HVAC system, or is it all hype? Shouldn’t your air filter be enough to give you good indoor air quality? Difference Between Filters and Purifiers First, let’s discuss what filters and purifiers do. Filters remove contaminants from the air. Different filters will remove particles of different sizes. In most HVAC systems,

The Facts on UV Lights and Their Effects on Viruses, Bacteria, and COVID-19

December 18, 2020

There are several means by which air purification can be used to kill microbes in the air. One of the newest and most effective means of killing viruses and bacteria in the air is through the use of UV air purifiers. How exactly does it work? Read on for the scoop. Microbes Die in UVC Light UV light is a natural killer for viruses and bacteria. Whether they are in the air, on surfaces, or even in water, countless studies have confirmed that this natural type of light radiation energy kills all of these microbes. In