Indoor Air Quality Articles
Comfort Meets Convenience Today’s smart thermostat features do a lot more than just change the temperature. For homeowners in Southeastern Wisconsin, where winters are brutal, and summers bring serious humidity, staying comfortable can feel like a full-time job. Smart thermostats are designed to make life easier. Whether you want to save on energy bills, avoid HVAC…
You might be breathing more than just air. In Southeastern Wisconsin, we spend a big part of the year indoors. With long, cold winters, we seal our homes tightly to stay warm and save energy. But that same insulation can also trap harmful particles inside. According to the EPA, indoor air can be two to…
When the furnace is cranking in February, and static shocks become a daily surprise, or when a July heatwave turns your home into a muggy mess, humidity plays a bigger role in comfort than most folks realize. So, what should indoor humidity be, and why does it matter, especially in Southeastern Wisconsin? At Midwest Heating…
Your furnace or AC isn’t kicking on. But is it really the system, or is your thermostat to blame? It’s a frigid January morning in Waukesha. You wake up, expecting the cozy warmth of your furnace to take the edge off the cold. But instead, your house feels like an icebox. You check the…
It’s a crisp fall morning in Milwaukee. You reach for the thermostat… but nothing happens. Your furnace won’t turn on. Suddenly, you’re stuck scrambling for a repair tech right when everyone else is calling too, and you can bet emergency fees and wait times are through the roof. This is exactly what a fall furnace…
Here in Mukwonago, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity. If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this…
Our team at Midwest Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.
Let our qualified technicians at Midwest Heating & Cooling inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up. You will notice the enhanced comfort and improved bedtime atmosphere in your Mukwonago home.
One way to improve your indoor air quality is to maintain your air ducts. If you live in a home with central air conditioning, the airflow circulates through these ducts. Keeping them well-maintained reduces the number of pollutants in the air and also helps your air conditioner (AC) and furnace operate more efficiently.
Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.
If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.
Our professionals at Midwest Heating & Cooling want to provide you with the information to create a healthy, comfortable environment for you and your family. Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.
Our goal at Midwest Heating & Cooling is to help you earn an A+ for air quality inside your New Berlin home.
Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest
At Midwest Heating & Cooling, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the average home loses up to 30 percent of the air traveling through ductwork because of leaks and tears. Sealing your ducts can lead to substantial savings.
Your air ducts circulate a supply of fresh and properly treated air. But since ductwork mostly hides behind walls, ceilings, and floors, many Wisconsin homeowners don’t take the time to monitor its condition.
Your indoor air may be dirtier than you think it is. It may look and smell clean—no smoke, no odd odors—but it likely contains contaminants you do not want to breathe.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your New Berlin home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.
What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Waterford?
The holidays are around the corner here in Wisconsin. You may be shopping for gifts, hosting family, or taking a much-needed vacation somewhere warmer.
Whatever plans you have—remember to change the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filter according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. It boosts indoor air quality (IAQ), prolongs equipment lifespan, and will help you avoid an emergency repair this winter for your gas furnace or heat pump.