Does Your Home Need an Air Purifier or Dehumidifier?

February 17, 2022

When it comes to keeping your home comfortable for your entire family, you have many options at your disposal. Air purifiers and dehumidifiers are two great options that can be utilized to enhance the quality and feel of the air inside of your home. By understanding the benefits that each option can provide for you, you’ll be able to make a better-informed decision about what your home actually needs. What’s an Air Purifier? An air purifier works to circulate the air inside of your home through a filter. This filter traps unwanted harmful pollutants to make

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Ways to Increase Air Duct Flow

January 11, 2022

To have a comfortable home, you need adequate airflow. If your air ducts aren’t flowing well, your furnace or air conditioner has to work harder than it should, which can lead to early failure and increased energy costs. Here are a few ways to increase airflow through your air ducts and improve the comfort of your home. Clean the Air Ducts One of the simplest ways to improve airflow is to clean your air ducts. Over time, dust and debris can build up in your ductwork, reducing airflow. A professional duct cleaning can remove all the

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8 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Winter

November 10, 2021

It may be surprising to learn that the air quality inside the average house is far worse and more polluted than outside the home. This is true at any time of the year, but the problem typically becomes even worse during the winter when most people tend to have their homes closed uptight. The good news is that there are a number of fairly simple steps you can take to ensure you can breathe easily and don’t have to suffer from poor air quality this winter. 1. Make Sure Your HVAC System Is Professionally Maintained

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Humidifier Vs. Dehumidifier: Which One Should You Get?

October 6, 2021

Every area you reside in presents its own set of comfort challenges. During a particular time of the year, you’ll find that the air of a given place is either uncomfortably humid or exceedingly dry. Therefore, this makes the whole task of maintaining the ideal level of humidity in your home a bit more challenging. The best way to maintain the right levels of humidity in your home is by installing either a humidifier or a dehumidifier as part of your HVAC system. However, how do you know which one will best suit your needs?

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Choosing the Most Efficient Heating and Cooling for Your Home

September 30, 2021

Selecting the most efficient heating and cooling system for your home can be challenging. There are many compelling options on the market, and you often have to weigh what is most efficient in regard to the environment with what is most efficient in regard to your budget. If you are building a new home, then your options are only limited to what is germane to your region. On the other hand, if you are choosing a new system for an existing home, then you strongly have to consider how the residence is currently fitted. Making fundamental changes could increase your

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What Are the Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants?

March 20, 2021

When you think of polluted air, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a big factory pumping out smelly clouds of smoke or old cars releasing exhaust gas. Although outdoor air pollution seems dangerous, indoor air pollution has adverse effects. The first step to ensuring your family’s safety is to understand the problem. Here are the major indoor air pollutants. 1. Biological Pollutants Biological pollutants include mites, pollen, bacteria, viruses, pet saliva, and house dust mites. You can minimize most sources of biological contaminants by maintaining the relative humidity of your home between

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Signs Of Poor Indoor Air Quality

February 20, 2021

One of the common causes of illnesses or poor health in commercial buildings and homes is low indoor air quality. Many individuals think that remaining indoors is one of the best ways to prevent air pollution. However, according to the EPA’s research, the air circulating in some indoor areas might be more contaminated than the outdoor air. If you have ever walked into a commercial space or house and started feeling stifled or irritated in your throat or eyes, it could be due to air quality issues. Low air quality can have a big impact on

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How to Test Your Indoor Air Quality

December 9, 2020

You assume that the air inside of your Sacramento home is clean and safe to breathe, but how do you know this to be true? Even the most energy-efficient insulated houses are prone to air quality issues, and the signs may not be obvious. Not only do you need to watch for visible particulates, such as dust, but also gases, microscopic particles, and much more. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to test the indoor air quality of your home. Here are 10 ways to check your indoor air quality. 1. Dust Test Dust is

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Should I be concerned about carbon monoxide in my home?

October 22, 2020

Carbon monoxide may be odorless and colorless. However, it’s far from harmless. It’s a highly toxic gas that results from the incomplete combustion of liquified petroleum gas or natural gas. Unfortunately, you can’t detect this poisonous gas without a carbon monoxide alarm. That’s why most people unknowingly come into contact with high levels of carbon monoxide every day. So, how can you be on the safe side? Keep reading this article to learn more about the factors that may expose you to carbon monoxide, as well as how best you can protect yourself.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Air Quality

September 15, 2020

For over 30 years, Gallagher's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has been helping Sacramento, CA, residents keep their homes comfortable all year long. We can give you the skilled support you need to keep your house at the right temperature. However, home comfort technology is always advancing. Solutions to improve indoor air quality are at the cutting edge of the home comfort field. Why does IAQ matter? The quality of your indoor air is important for the well-being of anyone who lives in your home. Poor air quality can cause several health issues. Allergens floating in your air supply will trigger

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