Indoor Air Quality Articles

Here at Dana’s Heating & Cooling, we want you to be healthy, safe, and comfortable inside your Port Orchard home.

Here at Bainbridge Island, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you should consider having your ducts cleaned if you say yes to one or all of these criteria:

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator—but have you ever thought about your own home in Bremerton?

If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”

Reducing the stress on your HVAC equipment extends the service life of your entire system. It also lowers your monthly utility bills. According to the US Department Department of Energy (DOE), heating and cooling your home accounts for upwards of 40 percent of your energy costs.

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. In reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. It’s easy to see how it can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Bremerton home.

When you establish a seasonal maintenance plan with Dana’s Heating & Cooling, we’ll inspect your ducts during each visit and let you know when it’s time for a cleaning. We will also perform critical tune-ups and safety checks so no mechanical problem will go unnoticed.

Dana’s Heating & Cooling has all the answers to your carbon monoxide questions. As a leading heating and cooling company here in Washington, we are committed to keeping you comfortable and safe inside your home. You can trust our team to provide you the information you need to remain safe from dangers like carbon monoxide leaks.

Failure to clean.

Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your Washington home.

If your Port Orchard home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Dana’s Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

A dehumidifier is a piece of equipment that removes moisture from the surrounding air. It works opposite of a humidifier, which adds moisture to the air.

Running your central air system also helps discourage mold and mildew growth. On a sticky Washington day, high humidity levels create damp surfaces for mold to feast on.

We’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your (IAQ) when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer.

You work hard to ensure your Bremerton home is comfortable. But can high outdoor temperatures contribute to poor indoor air quality?

Here are some of the most common reasons to schedule a professional duct cleaning—and why you shouldn’t delay calling our professionals for help!

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. 

Let our qualified technicians at Dana’s Heating & Cooling inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up.

At Dana’s Heating & Cooling, we always strive to find ways to improve your comfort and energy savings. We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor air quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.

Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Bainbridge Island home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Washington, creating some significant health problems. At Dana’s Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

In modern society, average adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. That puts the importance of good indoor air quality at a whole new level.

Indoor air quality is a hot topic these days, especially with West Coast wildfires creating hazardous conditions for so many people. The reality is, barring wildfires in your area, many airborne particles are a simple part of our daily life. These can include things like dust, pollen, pet dander, mold, viruses, and bacteria.

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.