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What is an Unbalanced HVAC system?

Category: Indoor Air Quality,Mold,Uncategorized,Water Damage • June 6, 2025

When your home’s heating and cooling system seems to be doing everything but keeping you comfortable, the culprit might not be your thermostat—or even the HVAC unit itself. The issue could lie in something less obvious but just as important: system balance. An unbalanced HVAC system isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a building science issue that affects energy efficiency, indoor...

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How Fire Damage Affects Indoor Air Quality and Building Health: What You Need to Know

Category: Indoor Air Quality,Uncategorized • May 23, 2025

When a fire hits your property, the immediate concerns are easy to spot—scorched walls, charred belongings, and the overwhelming smell of smoke. But the real danger might be what you can’t see. Even after the flames are extinguished and cleanup begins, fire damage can leave behind long-term threats to your indoor air quality (IAQ) and the overall health of your...

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7 Building Mistakes That Wreck Indoor Air Quality (And How to Prevent Them)

Category: Indoor Air Quality,Uncategorized • May 16, 2025

When we talk about indoor air quality (IAQ), most people think about dust, odors, or maybe mold. But the truth is, many of the biggest threats to clean indoor air begin long before the first sneeze. They start during construction and design. Building science—the way we design, seal, ventilate, and maintain buildings—plays a major role in how healthy our indoor...

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Can I Have Mold in My Home That Isn't Visible?

Category: Mold,Water Damage • April 30, 2025

When we think of mold, most of us picture unsightly black patches climbing up bathroom tiles or lingering around leaky windows. But mold isn’t always so obvious. In fact, some of the most harmful mold can be completely hidden—growing silently behind walls, under flooring, or deep within your HVAC system. The Truth About Hidden Mold Mold doesn’t need to be...

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Are There Symptoms of Poor Air Quality in My Home?

Category: Indoor Air Quality • April 8, 2025

When we think of air pollution, we often imagine smog-filled cityscapes or factory emissions—but the reality is, indoor air can be even more polluted than outdoor air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times—and occasionally more than 100 times—higher than outdoor levels. So how can you tell if your home...

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