Indoor Air Quality Articles

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Massachusetts, creating some significant health problems. At Northstar Heating and Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Chatham home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Massachusetts home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. 

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. In reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. It’s easy to see how it can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Barnstable home.

Air filters and air purifiers can reduce the presence of harmful airborne particles, improving indoor air quality (IAQ).

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality is clean and healthy.