Indoor Air Quality - Precision Air

Do You Need An Air Filter or an Air Purifier?

January 26, 2024August 13, 2023 by bearpaw

Pug dog sitting next to an air filter in a white living room. — Do You Need An Air Filter or an Air Purifier?

When preserving your home’s health, there’s nothing better than clean air. Your home’s HVAC system likely has air filters that help keep your indoor air as clean as possible. Air filters are paramount to keeping a home’s air flow fresh and healthy.

As an essential part of your HVAC system, your air filters bear a heavy burden. But as hard as they may work, a valid question still stands: is an air filter enough?

In this blog, we’ll explore:

What air filters are and what they do
How air purifiers help a space’s air quality
How to maintain the most effective air purifying systems

HVAC Tips To Keep Your Power Bill Down

August 16, 2023July 16, 2023 by Joanna Crandell

Brunette woman on couch frustrated with her high HVAC and power bills — HVAC Tips To Keep Your Power Bill Down

During the summer months, it’s common for homeowners across the South to start sweating because of their power bills. As the heat rises, so do utility costs. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are crucial in keeping your home fresh and comfortable during those scorching summer months. However, they also significantly contribute to increased energy consumption.

Homeowners face big challenges during the summer when it comes to their power bills. Fortunately, they don’t have to compromise between comfort and the consequences of high heat. There are several effective ways to optimize your HVAC system’s performance and reduce your energy usage, and some of the most crucial ones are easy fixes.

With enough awareness and advice, homeowners can enjoy the benefits of a well-functioning HVAC system without racking up impressive power bills. Below, the experts at Precision Air will share some helpful HVAC tips to keep your power bill down.

Indoor Air Pollutants to Look Out For

August 16, 2023July 1, 2023 by Joanna Crandell

woman inside on couch blowing nose due to indoor air pollutants — Indoor Air Pollutants to Look Out For

Many factors play into a home’s comfort. From the right temperature to cleanliness, homeowners do all they can to ensure their families inhabit a comfortable and inviting space. However, indoor air quality is a crucial aspect of maintaining a happy and healthy home and many homeowners remain unaware of the potential pollutants that lurk in their spaces.

Homeowners should familiarize themselves with the indoor air pollutants that threaten their home’s indoor air quality. The experts at Precision Air recognize how crucial this information is, which is why they have compiled a list of indoor air pollutants to look out for below.

How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

July 12, 2023May 14, 2023 by Joanna Crandell

Precision Air HVAC Tech changing air filter to improve indoor air quality — How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Getting the pros to look at your HVAC system is crucial to keep your system’s health and indoor air quality in tip-top shape. However, between the times you need to call a pro, you can do a lot just by following expert advice yourself.

Did you know that there are some DIY tricks to enhance your indoor air quality? Although HVAC maintenance is important, there are easy things you can do to improve your home’s indoor air quality. And at Precision Air, our experts know how important it is to remain vigilant about your indoor air quality. Here are some quick tips and tricks to keep your home’s indoor air quality at its best.

Why Your Home Needs an IAQ System

June 12, 2023May 6, 2023 by Joanna Crandell

Woman basking inside with IAQ System — Why Your Home Needs an IAQ System from Precision Air

We spend a lot of time indoors. From the office to relaxing at home, we want our environments to be comfortable. Creating comfortable surroundings depends on a variety of factors, including humidity, temperature, the absence of odors, and more. However, controlling the overall air quality is also an essential aspect of creating a comfortable environment. Many don’t realize that their indoor air quality affects them in more ways than one and may inhibit their comfort—and even their health.

Air quality can be measured by the amount of health-threatening pollutants in any given space. And although these pollutants may be invisible to the naked eye, they significantly impact human and pet health.

You surely don’t want to compromise on quality when it comes to your home’s air. At Precision Air, we know how important it is to have impeccable indoor air quality, which is why you should consider investing in an AIQ system for your home. Here are a couple of reasons why your home needs an IAQ system.

HVAC Tips to Prevent Seasonal Allergies

June 12, 2023April 20, 2023 by Joanna Crandell

Man in blue shirt blowing his nose due to allergies — HVAC Tips to Prevent Seasonal Allergies

Many in the Southeast look forward to spring because of warmer temperatures and blossoming greenery. However, many folks also dread spring because of pesky seasonal allergies. Although you may blame spring for your pesky allergies, there might be something in your home worsening your symptoms. Many do not know that their HVAC system also suffers when seasonal allergens resurface.

Your HVAC system plays a larger role in ensuring your home’s indoor air quality remains in peak condition. If your indoor air quality tanks due to seasonal allergens, your symptoms may worsen. Therefore, it is essential to ensure your HVAC system is ready for spring to protect you and your family’s health. At Precision Air, we’re trusted in Middle Tennessee for all things HVAC for a reason. So, here are our HVAC tips to prevent and lessen the impact of seasonal allergies.

6 Important Benefits of Regular Air Duct Cleaning

June 12, 2023November 28, 2022 by Eduardo Morias

With your ductwork being out of sight, you probably don’t give it much thought. In fact, you may not even realize how important it is to the airflow in your home that comes from your air conditioner or heater. But air ducts can contribute a lot to your heater being efficient – or not.

Did you know that air duct cleaning is a great way to invest in your heater, your home, and your health? There are six important benefits of air duct cleaning that you may be missing out on. If you need air duct cleaning in Brentwood, TN, our team can be your go-to resource. You can also keep reading to learn more about how air duct cleaning can improve your heater’s efficiency as well as your family’s health.

Importance of Good Indoor Air Quality

June 12, 2023October 3, 2022 by Eduardo Morias

When you’re at home you want to feel safe and comfortable. You may not think about your air quality contributing to those feelings, but it does! You may even assume that your indoor air quality is fine. You do have an HVAC system with a filter, after all. But your HVAC filter can only do so much to clean your air. And if you knew what all you are breathing in every day – you wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable.

But there’s an easy solution to improve your indoor air quality quickly, easily, and consistently. If you’re interested in learning more about indoor air quality services in Nashville, TN, give our team a call. We can assess your home’s indoor air quality and offer you options for making improvements. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about why indoor air quality is so important.

How to Cut Down on the Dust in Your Home

June 12, 2023September 19, 2022 by Eduardo Morias

You may not give dust in your home much thought. Dusting surfaces around your home is on your chore list, and it’s just something you have to do regularly, right? But what happens if you wipe down surfaces only to find a layer of dust a few days later? It’s not just an inconvenience, and it’s definitely not something you have to accept. A high volume of dust in your home may indicate that your HVAC system needs some help.

If you’re concerned about indoor air quality in Nashville in your home, give us a call. We can help you with a personalized plan to help reduce dust around your home. Not only will your health improve, but your HVAC system will be able to run more efficiently, too. It’s a win-win situation all the way around!

The 101 on Radon

May 30, 2023May 17, 2022 by Eduardo Morias

Radon is a silent
killer—you can’t feel it, smell it, or taste it. So you could be breathing in
high amounts of this toxic gas and not even know it. In addition, exposure to
radon over time puts you at risk of developing severe health complications.

According to the EPA, radon exposure is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and it’s the number one cause of the disease amongst non-smokers.

Even more shocking is
that experts believe that 1 in 15 homes in the U.S. has a high amount of radon.

That’s why it’s crucial
to increase your awareness about this radioactive gas.

What is radon? How do you know if your home needs radon testing? Today we answer these questions and more.

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