Indoor Air Quality Articles

Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

February 15, 2024
Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important. Professional Air Duct Cleaning.

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.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

September 19, 2023
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At Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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Air Duct Cleaning

August 18, 2023
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Your air ducts circulate a supply of fresh and properly treated air. But since ductwork mostly hides behind walls, ceilings, and floors, many Illinois homeowners don’t take the time to monitor its condition.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

July 17, 2023
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Tinley Park home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

December 20, 2022
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Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Alsip home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.

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How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

November 14, 2022
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Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

July 8, 2022
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Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Illinois home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Video – Duct Cleaning Can Reduce Allergies

May 18, 2022
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Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home. When you are breathing your home’s air, it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because it carries particles or debris that will settle in the ducts and carry it straight to you. Having clear air ducts is one of the primary things that contribute to good indoor air quality (IAQ), which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states is a prime concern in relation to pollutants in the home.

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What Are Air Scrubbers?

April 11, 2022
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Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your home healthy and safe.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

February 10, 2022
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Improving the indoor air quality of your home or business can help with your health, comfort, and even your budget.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

January 10, 2022
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We want to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the winter season.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 30, 2021
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In the winter, being snug in your home can be cozy. It can also play havoc with your indoor air quality, creating some health problems.

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What Can I Do to Improve Indoor Air Quality in My Home?

August 30, 2021
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For all your heating and cooling needs and to achieve the cleaner indoor air quality you want inside your home, look to our Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning professionals.

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

August 20, 2021
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Having your air ducts professionally cleaned can give you peace of mind, cleaner air to breathe, and help your HVAC system work more efficiently by removing the dust and debris that builds up in your home’s ductwork.

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Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

June 21, 2021
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Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

March 19, 2021
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Dust is definitely no laughing matter. It can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home, leading to allergens.

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Which Indoor Air Quality Device Is Right For You?

March 10, 2021
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Here at Doornbos, we have many superior IAQ devices in stock to help supplement your home’s heating and cooling system.

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

January 10, 2021
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What are zone control systems? Our team wants you to know all about this system and the benefits it can provide.

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

October 20, 2020
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Want to improve your home’s indoor air quality? We would like to share some tools and technologies to help you move toward that goal.

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Leaky Ducts and You

October 15, 2020
Leaky Air Duct

Are your home’s air ducts leaky? Our team would be happy to diagnose and correct your duct issue to help improve your home’s health.

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Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

October 8, 2020
Autumn Leaves

Fall is here, so the seasonal transition will affect your home’s indoor air quality. Here’s a few tips to help with your indoor air.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

August 19, 2020
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Do you know the importance of indoor air quality? Our team wants to help understand the risks of indoor air pollution in your home.

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 27, 2020
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Do you know the relation between indoor air quality and allergies? Our team in Palos Heights wants to keep your home’s indoor air quality high and healthy.

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The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

March 23, 2020
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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.  However, our team at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning…

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