Air Quality Blogs

If you value your health, you should do more than just change the filters on your HVAC system. You should also periodically clean the air ducts. If you can't do it yourself, or simply don't want to do it yourself, you can hire an HVAC professional to take care of this job for you. Maintenance is an important part of keeping the system working and cleaning the ducts is essential maintenance. Here are five ways your air ducts can be making you sick if you don't clean them: 1. They can collect dust Dust is mostly dead skin, plus detritus from other items, like books and upholstered furniture. The dust that collects in air ducts can aggravate allergies and respiratory problems. It can be spread throughout the home from the blowing of the HVAC system. It can also be the basis for the development of other problems. 2. They can grow mold When dust starts to clog air filters, it can promote moisture remaining in the system. It can also give mold spores a foundation to start taking root. Mold can be a serious health threat. It can even be deadly. It is especially problematic for babies, small children, the elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system. 3. They can spread germs As air flows through the ducts and gets circulated through the home, it can spread dust and other matter found inside unclean ducts. A combination of germs plus poor ventilation can cause sick building syndrome.

Do you know how to tell the efficiency of an HVAC air filter? The easiest way to tell is by its MERV rating. That's why you need to understand what MERV is and what the differences are between the different ratings.

Humidity, you can live with it and you can’t live without. But when it comes to humidity levels inside your home, you might be surprised how it important it really is.

Mold can grow virtually anywhere, and that makes it scary to homeowners. One place it can grow is in your AC system. Being exposed to mold is not good, and you should take steps to get rid of it if you have it and prevent it as well.

Call the whole-hearted HVAC professionals at Romano Brothers Heating & Air about easily controlling the comfort of your home by installing a smart thermostat today!  

You may have just installed a brand new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, or you’re in the market looking to upgrade your filters and you’re probably wondering as to what would be the best choice for you. Well that actually varies depending on certain factors. MERV Rating Probably the most important factor to look into, a “Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value” (MERV) rating distinguishes filters by their capabilities to strain the air of particles. The ratings span from 1 to 20, with the highest being the best. This gives both consumers and technicians an easy method to differentiate these and make a decision. Common Filters: Fiberglass - these are the most common as it is used for equipment, and was not really designed for much improvement of the quality of air in a home. Pleated - At 10 dollars per piece these are classified at MERV ratings 10 to 13 High-efficiency - These are more pricey as it’s able to purify air from contaminants by 85%. These span from MERV 14 to 16.