Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

In the looming cold months ahead, it is especially important to pay extra attention to any factor that may lead to bad indoor air quality in your home. We tend to spend more time indoors and often keep our doors and windows tightly closed when the temperature outside drops. While your family’s comfort and warmth should always be a priority, stagnant indoor air can cause bad indoor air quality to become more prevalent. 8 Bad Indoor Air Quality Symptoms Learning … Continue reading Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

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Whole House Dehumidifiers vs. Portable Dehumidifiers

The hot summer days can be brutal in St. Louis, with the humidity levels reaching new heights. If your family is experiencing a hot and humid environment inside the home even with the air conditioner turned on, it may be time to invest in either a whole house dehumidifier or a portable one. So what exactly is it? A dehumidifier is a household appliance used to reduce the humidity level indoors. Many people have one on their homes for health, … Continue reading Whole House Dehumidifiers vs. Portable Dehumidifiers

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7 Reasons You Need a Dehumidifier in Your St. Louis Home

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If you feel that the rooms in your home are uncomfortable to live in and you see water stains all over the ceiling or peeling paint on the walls, your home might be suffering from a high humidity levels. The ideal level of humidity should be around 45% to 55%. If your home’s humidity goes beyond that range, you may need to invest in a dehumidifier to keep the moisture at bay. Here are some of the reasons why you … Continue reading 7 Reasons You Need a Dehumidifier in Your St. Louis Home

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Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

During the hot summer months, the humidity levels inside your home can go through the roof, which can cause not only a lot of personal discomfort but also pose a health risk and potential damage to your household. A home with high humidity levels is the perfect breeding ground for mold spores, mildew, and dust mites to form. A hot and humid environment can also cause breathing difficulties, allergy attacks, and a compromised immune system. Incorrect humidity levels can lead … Continue reading Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

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How Do Dehumidifiers Work?

During summer, it is not only the heat you have to be concerned about. Relative humidity also plays an important role in determining just how hot the air feels. Hot air can hold a lot of moisture, which greatly impacts the humidity level of a home. If the humidity level goes above 55%, you may want to consider investing in a dehumidifier to protect your home and protect the health of your loved ones. But, how does a humidifier work? … Continue reading How Do Dehumidifiers Work?

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Effects of Humidity on Your Air Conditioner

As the spring progresses in St. Louis, the heat and humidity rise and people will begin to use their air conditioner to keep cool and comfortable in their homes. Humidity levels can affect your HVAC system and comfort level year-round, in cold and hot weather. Air conditioners are responsible for pulling humidity from the air, which takes a toll over time on the system and can affect performance during warmer months. We have outlined some issues below that coincide with … Continue reading Effects of Humidity on Your Air Conditioner

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What You Need to Know About Home Humidity Control

The right amount of humidity is much more important to our well-being than we realize, and it is necessary to maintain the right levels of humidity at home at all times. The recommended amount of humidity should be anything between 35% and 55%. However, keeping humidity at a constant level, or home humidity control, is no easy task as the outdoor temperatures and humidity are continually fluctuating, which in turn also affects the indoor humidity. For the best home humidity … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Home Humidity Control

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Signs that You Need a Home Dehumidifier

For most people in desperate need of home dehumidifiers, it is pretty blatant to see why. Houses and locations that create unnaturally high interior moisture environments are sticky, heavy, and difficult to breathe in. Sometimes however a high moisture presence is not so obvious. Having a home dehumidifier can help to make your home more comfortable and healthy. If you are experiencing some of the following issues, they are most likely signs that you need a dehumidifier in your home: … Continue reading Signs that You Need a Home Dehumidifier

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Top 4 Home Dehumidifier Benefits

Many homes suffer from indoor air quality problems and poor breathing conditions mostly because residents are simply unaware that issues persist. Dust particles, pet dander, skin cells, etc. all contribute to poor breathing, whether we know they are present or not. Humidity on the other hand is something you can feel. Thick, wet air is just uncomfortable and leads to problems like mildew and mold growth that can expand those annoyances. Dehumidifier benefits can address and resolve many of these … Continue reading Top 4 Home Dehumidifier Benefits

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Dehumidifiers

Something a lot of people do not realize about home air-conditioners is that they not only cool the air, they remove moisture from it at the same time. Getting the moisture out of your home is very important in regards to your comfort, ease of breathing, and to avoid mold and mildew growth. Part of the way you can ease some of the strain on your AC but still enjoy a comfortable living environment is with the use of home … Continue reading A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Dehumidifiers

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