HVAC: The Lungs of Your Home 

Your home is a sanctuary, a place where you expect comfort, safety, and a healthy living environment. However, one of the most crucial factors contributing to your home’s comfort and health is you might not think about often— your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. In many ways, your HVAC system acts as the lungs of […]

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Understanding Dirty Air: Major VOC Contributors and Their Health Risks 

 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. While VOCs are commonly found in many household products and industrial processes, they play a significant role in air pollution and can have serious health effects, especially in high concentrations. Some VOCs are harmless, while […]

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IAQ Monitor Considerations

In recent years, the growing concern regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) has gained significant attention, thanks to the growing awareness of its impact on our health and well-being. In response, the market has seen a proliferation of indoor air quality real-time sensing monitors. These devices promise to provide homeowners with valuable insight into the quality [...]
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What Is PM 2.5?

The air we breathe is an essential element of our well-being, yet often, aspects of its overall quality go overlooked. One overlooked issue in homes is fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). PM 2.5 are microscopic particles suspended in the air which pose a significant threat to indoor air quality and, consequently, our health. Why? PM […]

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Indoor, Furnace, Heat

Checking Your Furnace This Fall

  The leaves are changing, and a crisp chill is in the air, which means it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. One of the most critical components of your home during the fall and winter seasons is your furnace. It is critical to check the condition of your furnace before […]

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Highlighting Our Affiliates

With concerns regarding healthy building products and indoor air quality on the rise, we are aware that we cannot service or consult on all aspects that a homeowner may need.  For that reason, Home Air Check has partnered with a few consultants to provide volatile organic compound-specific testing utilizing Enthalpy Analytical’s laboratory services. Each company […]

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