Indoor Air Quality Articles

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 Nevada, creating some significant health problems. At Sun City Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

Most homes in Nevada and across the country are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.

Our professionals at Sun City Heating & Cooling are here to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the winter season.

During the height of our wildfire season here in Nevada, you can take steps to prepare for the safety and comfort of your loved ones. Start with your indoor air quality (IAQ). Smoke can cause health issues for people miles away from an actual wildfire, but fortunately, you can use your heating, ventilation, and air…

If odd sounds, such as banging, squealing, or rattling, from your HVAC system are keeping you up at night, it is time to schedule maintenance and regain a peaceful nighttime environment in your Nevada home.

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 North Las Vegas home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

However, our team at Sun City Heating & Cooling wants to pass along a gentle reminder about the importance of this small maintenance task. It’s one that takes only a minute or two but can make a huge difference in your North Las Vegas home.

All your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your home.

To promote safety and well-being for our community in Henderson, here’s what you should know about this harmful airborne pollutant.

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 Henderson?

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust.

A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Nevada home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Las Vegas 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!

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Las Vegas home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Sun City Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

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.

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.

Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems.

Although most Las Vegas, NV homeowners understand the importance of having a working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to provide heating and cooling throughout the year, some people don’t realize the equally important factor of controlling a home’s humidity levels as well.