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Your A/C’s Air Filter: MERV By The Numbers

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Your A/C’s Air Filter: MERV By The Numbers

Taking the mystery out of what MERV ratings are and how they affect the air quality of your home doesn’t have to be a chore. We’ll break it down for you in an easy and comprehensive way. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, by which your indoor air filter is measured according to the filter’s ability to arrest airborne particles. Filters are measured on a MERV scale from 1-16.

Choosing the right air filter can greatly improve the indoor air ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Ventilation

Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

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Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

If you’ve ever had a problem with mold in your home, you know just how problematic removing it can be. Mold can quickly multiply once it gets a stronghold in your home, but with moisture-fighting strategies, you can keep mold at bay in your Charlotte-area home.

Here are seven tips you can use immediately:

1. Don’t let plumbing leaks go unchecked

– Not only can these leaks lead to higher water bills, but they give mold a chance to grow. Quickly fix leaks ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Fans, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Mold, Preventative Maintenance, Ventilation

MERV Filters: Keep Both Family Health And Furnace Efficiency In Mind When You Make Your Choice

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MERV Filters: Keep Both Family Health And Furnace Efficiency In Mind When You Make Your Choice

To keep your furnace operating at its highest level of efficiency, you must keep the unit well maintained and equipped with high-efficiency filters. Regular filter changes using high-MERV units give you good levels of indoor air filtration and keep your furnace working well. Regular filter changes also decrease your monthly utility bills.

MERV stands for “Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value,” and is an HVAC industry-standard rating of filter efficiency. MERV ratings indicate how effectively the filter captures and holds airborne particles ranging ...

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Categories: Air Filters, Energy Efficiency, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Mold

Feeling Cooped Up? Here’s How To Upgrade Your Indoor Air Circulation

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The quality of your indoor air circulation can greatly affect your health and how you feel. You can begin to feel cooped up or fatigued if your indoor air quality and circulation are poor. A few simple steps can help you upgrade the quality of your air.

Open your windows and doors each day, even if it’s for a short period of time. If you are sensitive to high pollen levels or high ozone levels, your best bet is to wait ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Ducts, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Mold

Worried About Summer Allergy Season? Here’s How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

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If you’re worried about your allergies bothering you this allergy season, you can find respite in your home. With these tips, you can easily bolster your indoor air quality so that you can breathe easy in your house.

Upgrade Your Air Filters
The efficiency of air filters is designated by their MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value). This allows you to compare the benefits of different filters more easily. Higher quality filters, such as those rating a 16 MERV, are installed by ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Mold, UV Lights, Ventilation