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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

  • Air Conditioning

    What is a Zoned HVAC System? Custom Comfort for Your Central Texas Home

    This article explains that a zoned HVAC system allows Central Texas homeowners to achieve customized comfort and energy efficiency by dividing their house into distinct areas, each controlled by its own thermostat that directs airflow using motorized dampers within the ductwork of a single, central HVAC unit.

  • Insulation & Envelope

    Why Insulation is Key to a Healthy Home Environment in Central Texas

    This article explains that for Central Texas homeowners, proper insulation is a cornerstone of a healthy home environment because it controls moisture to prevent mold, reduces airborne allergens, and maintains stable temperatures for overall wellness.

  • Mold

    Mold Sensitivity vs. Mold Allergy: Understanding the Difference for Your Central Texas Home

    This article explains the critical difference between mold sensitivity, a chronic inflammatory reaction to mold toxins causing systemic symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, and a mold allergy, which is an immediate, classic allergic response involving IgE antibodies and symptoms like sneezing and wheezing.

  • Air Conditioning

    Exploring Different Types of Mini-Split Systems: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Central Texas Home

    This article provides a comprehensive overview of the four main types of mini-split systems—wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, floor-mounted, and ducted—explaining the key features and ideal applications of each to help Central Texas homeowners choose the best fit for their space.

  • Insulation & Envelope

    How Insulation Impacts Your HVAC System: Boost Efficiency or Cause Harm?

    This article explains how proper home insulation is crucial for an HVAC system's performance, as it boosts efficiency, lowers energy costs, and extends equipment lifespan, while poor insulation forces the system to overwork, leading to high bills, uneven temperatures, and potential damage.

  • Insulation & Envelope

    The Best Insulation for IAQ: Hemp Insulation – A Fresh Take on Sustainable Building for Your Home

    This article introduces hemp insulation as a superior, non-toxic, and sustainable material that enhances indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency through its natural moisture regulation, high thermal performance, and sound-absorbing properties.

  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

    Optimal Placement for UV Lights in HVAC Systems: Why Location is Everything for Your Home's Air

    This article covers optimal placement for UV lights in an HVAC system is directly inside the evaporator coil, as this location targets the primary source of mold and bacteria growth, leading to more effective air disinfection, improved system efficiency, and a longer equipment lifespan.

  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

    High-Powered UV Lights for HVAC Systems

    This article explains how high-powered UV-C lights installed in a home's HVAC system work to neutralize airborne pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and mold, thereby improving indoor air quality, system efficiency, and overall household health.