Summer might bring sunshine and outdoor fun, but for many homeowners, it also means allergy flare-ups, high humidity, and a struggle to maintain fresh indoor air. If you’ve been sneezing indoors or noticing musty smells, it may be time to take a closer look at your indoor air quality. For the best protection during allergy season, improving your indoor air quality in Hart County should be a top priority.
At JN Electrical, we know how frustrating it is to deal with summer air that feels anything but fresh. So we’ve created this simple checklist to help you breathe easier and keep your home’s air clean and healthy all season long.
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Summer IAQ Checklist: How to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean During Peak Allergy Season
Monday, June 23rd, 2025Do I Need to Run My Air Purifier All Day?
Monday, March 11th, 2024
Warmer weather is just around the corner in Madison County and humidity control and indoor air quality will be a concern. Sources of outdoor air pollution include fires, cars, and power plants. Ozone levels are higher during the warmer months when sunlight is more prevalent.
Indoor air pollution can be caused by cooking, cleaning byproducts, and mold. Both indoor contaminants and outdoor air pollution contribute to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in a home. If you would like to remove or destroy airborne pollutants indoors, running an air purifier will diminish contaminant levels.
Whether you need to run your air purifier all day depends on various factors including your indoor air quality, the type of air purifier you have, your specific health concerns, and your energy consumption considerations. Let’s examine the key points to consider.
This is How Important Airflow is for Your Heater
Monday, December 19th, 2022
Let’s put it bluntly: your heater is a forced-air heating system, so without proper airflow, what are we left with? A big hot box that only heats the room it’s in. That’s not useful.
Everyone gets stuck plugging in a query to Google like “heating repair near me” when their heater goes out. Do yourself a favor: fix airflow problems now, and you should be able to avoid a full breakdown.
Let’s talk about just how important airflow is for your heater and why it matters.
Humidity, Heat, and Your Home Comfort
Monday, August 16th, 2021
“It’s not the heat it’s the humidity”
Ever heard that phrase? Well, it may sound like just another complaint about the weather but it is actually a pretty astute observation. High humidity levels can do a lot to undermine your comfort, even with great temperature control.
Humidity levels between 30% to 50% are best for optimal comfort. But Mother Nature likes to kick things up a notch around here during summer. And, try as you might, some of that extra airborne moisture will get into your house. How can you combat high humidity levels and why do they make you so uncomfortable? We can answer these questions and more.
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