Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

What Is a Healthy Humidity Level in My Home?

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Did you know that the humidity levels inside your home can make a huge difference in indoor air quality, comfort, and even heating and cooling efficiency? It’s true. And if the air in your home is too dry or too humid, it can have a major impact on your family and your HVAC system.

The good news is that we have solutions to help you achieve healthy humidity levels based on your unique needs. You can keep reading to learn more about why healthy humidity levels are so important and how a humidifier or dehumidifier can benefit your home.

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Want Fresher Air in Your Home? Consider an ERV System

Monday, September 18th, 2023
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Have you ever felt like the air in your home is stale? Maybe it feels heavy or there is a lack of airflow around your home that just makes you feel less than great. Opening your windows and doors is an option, but it’s not the only way to improve your indoor air quality.

You may want to consider an ERV system in Butler if you want fresher air in your home. An ERV can complement your existing HVAC system by bringing in fresh air from the outside. You can keep reading to learn more about how an ERV system works and how one can benefit your home and family. 

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Combat Wildfire Smoke with a Whole House Air Purifier

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
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Recent wildfires in Canada and the ensuing smoke have created a dangerously high Air Quality Index that affected the air quality of many states across the US. With the increased frequency of wildfires over the years, many homeowners have purchased air purifiers that are designed to clean the air in their homes. However, these portable devices have their shortcomings and aren’t able to clean more than a room at a time.

When it comes to combatting not only wildfire smoke but also poor indoor air quality, the best defense is a good offense. That’s why we recommend the installation of a whole-house air purifier system. One of the systems we install is the UV® APCO®-X from Fresh-Aire, a company that’s committed to providing industry-leading solutions organically, removing harmful pathogens, particulates, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) without introducing any by-products.

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Radon Mitigation 101: What You Should Know

Monday, April 4th, 2022
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Getting a healthy home starts with the right indoor air quality. If you’re trying to keep you and your family members safe, one of the things you should pay attention to is the presence of radon in your home. Getting your home tested for the presence of radon can protect you and your family members from potential cancer.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon has been linked to deaths by lung cancer and it’s the leading cause of lung cancer in individuals who don’t smoke. Because of this, it’s worthwhile to prevent it and protect yourself against it. This is when our professionals step in with their expertise in radon mitigation in Butler County, PA. Although this is a real threat to homeowners in our area, it’s a new concept to many. Today, we’re going to give you the rundown. Let’s get into everything you need to know below…

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How Air Purifiers Help

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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Spring means that the sniffles and wheezing are probably getting the best of you. You don’t have to try to adjust your own needs to this. Instead, you can improve the overall quality of your home with air purifier services.

We find that homeowners are often venturing into new territory when it comes to indoor air quality services. This is okay. We don’t expect you to know everything. In fact, it’s why our friendly technicians are here to help you. We want you to have the best air purifier in Allison Park, PA. We’re prepared to help you with your air purification services. Let’s talk about everything you need to know today.

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When You Need Better IAQ

Monday, December 28th, 2020
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If you’ve struggled with your home’s heating this season and exhausted all your possible solutions to fix your home’s heater, you’re going to need to turn to your home’s indoor air quality. When people think about warmth in winter, they tend to think about their heater all on its own. This is a logical solution to come to and we understand this, but we don’t want you to stop here. Your indoor air quality is often something that’s overlooked when considering your comfort and it’s equally as important.

If you want better HVAC services in Cranberry Township, PA, we’re the team you can turn to for indoor air quality advice. We’ll assess your home and tell you exactly what you need. Today though, we’re here to give you the preliminary information you need involving your indoor air quality services.

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Pay Attention to Your IAQ!

Monday, October 19th, 2020
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It’s officially fall in Gibsonia and we’re sure that you’re excited. We’re sure that you’re picking out your favorite pumpkin, pulling out your coziest sweaters, and maybe planning a weekend trip to go apple picking. While fall is a fun time of year, it’s important to pay attention to more than your heating too. We know that this is typically the center-focus, but we’re going to help you zoom out to focus on another part of your home that will help keep you warm—your indoor air quality.

If you want great HVAC services in Gibsonia, PA, you should come to our professionals. We’ve got everything that you need here. You can get in touch with our professionals any time for the work you need.

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Yeah, You May Need IAQ Help

Monday, August 24th, 2020
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Your indoor air quality system is important. If it is struggling, you need to let our indoor air techs help you out. We specialize in indoor air quality solutions in Wexford, PA. We want you to know we understand the frustrations that can surround indoor air quality problems. We’re the team that wants you to have everything you need for your home. We’re not going to overcharge you for this either. If you need indoor air quality help, we’re going to be here for you.

Trust us when we say that we know how to get in, pinpoint a problem, get out, and leave you with optimal home comfort. Our slogan is “we treat your home like it’s our grandma’s home” and we mean it. We take care of our customers.

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IAQ 101

Thursday, May 14th, 2020
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If you’re unfamiliar with the term IAQ, let’s get you started. This is a term that’s been around for well over 10 years, and it’s here to stay. It stands for Indoor Air Quality, and it’s become increasingly important as homes continue to be better insulated and sealed to save energy. These changes allow less air to enter and leave the home, which may make a home’s air stale at best and a lot more polluted at worst. Certainly, the recent pandemic has forced us to stay home, making this more important than ever!

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Beat Allergy Season with These Home Upgrades

Monday, July 1st, 2019

If you struggle with allergies you know that allergy season doesn’t end with the last day of spring—it ventures well into the early summer. The best thing about home performance technology these days is that it can help you eliminate allergy season issues. Indoor air quality is one of those problems you might not think about until you have an allergy attack on your hands. The best thing that you can do for your home and everyone living in it is to act early.

If you need great Butler HVAC services, make sure you contact our team. We have the right technicians to see that you get the right upgrades to help your efficiency and eliminate those household allergy problems.

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