JD's Prompt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Dryer Vent Cleaning: Yes, You Need It

Monday, November 25th, 2024
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Your clothes dryer is essential to your household routine. It has to be working properly so you and your family will have clean, dry clothes to wear to work and school. But even more importantly than that, it needs to be operating safely.

Clothes dryers create a lot of heat, and you must make sure that this heat won’t create a fire hazard. Professional dryer vent cleaning is critical. Here’s why.

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Stay Healthier and Happier with an Air Purifier

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
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‘Tis the season to stay indoors more of the time, have kids bring germs home from school, and get exposed to many more colds, as well as the flu, Covid, and everything else. It’s challenging to stay healthy during the fall and winter, and breathing recirculated air that contains everyone else’s exhales and sneezes makes it very easy to get sick.

At this time of year, many people are considering how they might be able to cut down on their risk of illness and improve their well-being in the coming season, especially so their kids won’t miss school and their families will be able to celebrate the holidays without worry. What can you do to stay healthier and happier during cold and flu season? Consider an air purifier! Here’s what you should know.

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Texas Air Quality Tips for the Spring

Monday, April 1st, 2024
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Ah, springtime in Texas! It just might be the most beautiful time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, the pollen is blowing around, the allergies are starting to act up… If you’ve got concerns about your air quality, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

There are a wide variety of things you can do to ease your allergies, breathe easier, and feel healthier this year than you have during previous allergy seasons. Let us share some of our best tips for improving your indoor air quality during this Texas springtime.

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Do Pets Make Your Ducts Dirtier?

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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Most heating and air conditioning systems in the US use ductwork to distribute the heated or cooled air throughout the home. This has been the standard for half a century because it works well! But no system works flawlessly all the time without upkeep, and one type of upkeep that can make a big difference is duct cleaning.

Do your ducts need to be cleaned? Since you can’t see inside them, how can you tell? One consideration that affects how dirty your ducts get is whether you have pets. How do pets affect your ducts? We’ll tell you all about it.

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