4 Expert Tips to Enhance Indoor Air Quality this Winter 2024-2025

November 19, 2021

The air quality of your indoor space is paramount, as it can determine your comfort. As the cold winter weather sets in, chances are high you’ll be spending a lot of time indoors. It would be great to have excellent breathable air while you lie on your couch or take an afternoon nap, wouldn’t it? Here’s how to improve indoor air quality during the cold season and make your indoor stay worthwhile. Change the Air Filters The air filters in your HVAC system play a key role in catching and trapping pollutants in the air flowing into your

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Why Are Humidifiers Used More In Heating Than Cooling?

January 5, 2021

Even though you can’t see it, humidity is everywhere. Most people associate humidity with sweltering summer days. During summer in Cape Coral, FL, it’s common for people to plan their schedules around relative humidity readings. For one reason or another, humidity seems to slip away from your attention during winter. Humidifiers are much more relevant to winter than summer. If you want to stay comfortable this winter, make sure to incorporate humidity into your daily routine. Humidity’s Effect on How You Feel Life on Earth is supported by a near-perfect harmony of natural processes and phenomena such as

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How Often Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

December 3, 2020

It’s recommended you get your air ducts professionally cleaned every three to five years. This can vary, though, depending on your individual circumstances. There are signs you need your air ducts cleaned sooner rather than later. New Home or Major Renovation If you just bought a new home or recently had a major renovation, it’s likely you need your air ducts cleaned. Construction is messy as it releases dust, dirt, debris and other particulates you don’t want your family breathing. This occurs no matter how careful the contractor is. These particulates invariably end up in the air ducts,

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How to Remove Mold from AC Ducts

June 16, 2020

Having mold circulating in the air of your home can cause an array of health issues. Running an air conditioner can promote mold grown in your ductwork. If this mold becomes detached from the walls of a piece of ductwork, it can be carried into your house and be inhaled. The mold growing on the inside of ducts can be difficult to clean using standard methods. Here are some things you can do to reduce mold from AC ducts. How Mold Develops in Your AC Ducts Mold can develop in

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How to Clean the Air in my Home to Avoid Viruses

April 16, 2020

There are several ways that viruses can be transferred between people. In a home, if someone sneezes, viruses might be in the saliva particles that they expel. If you breathe in these small particles, you can also become infected. Viruses can exist for several hours in the air, but a quality air purification system in your home can remove them so that you and your family can stay safe and healthy. Air Purification Systems Additional air purification systems in your home can add extra safety to the air that you’re breathing. You can choose to have a whole-house

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Carbon Monoxide’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality

March 12, 2020

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that prevents our bodies from effectively using oxygen. It is extremely toxic and can cause serious illness or death when at high levels. The only way to detect the gas is through a carbon monoxide detector. This is something all families should be concerned about in regard to indoor air quality. How Is Carbon Monoxide Introduced Into a Home? Your home’s indoor air quality can be affected by CO through multiple sources, including your: Gas-fueled heating system Wood fireplace or

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

January 5, 2020

Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC is the place residents of Fort Myers call when they have a problem with the temperature in their homes. Our skilled technicians can handle any heating or cooling system issues. However, we also know that there is more to your home comfort than the thermostat setting. If there is a problem with your indoor air quality, it can have a serious impact on you and your family. Common Household Impurities When the sun streams through your window, you may see bits of dust floating around in the light. This kind of dust is a mixture of human

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