Bob Mims Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

How to Combat the Effects of Wildfire Smoke in New York

Monday, July 24th, 2023

Wildfires are becoming more and more common. Even though we live in New York, we are still impacted by the wildfires that are happening in northern Canada as wind brings some of that smoke and pollution down to us.

The good news is, you can combat wildfire smoke by investing in air purifier services in Staten Island, NY. An air purifier can greatly improve your indoor air quality. So even if there is smoke outside of your home, you can breathe easily when you are inside. Keep reading to learn more about how an air purifier helps with the smoke from nearby wildfires.

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How a Home Humidifier Improves Your Home’s Comfort Levels

Monday, June 12th, 2023

You want your home to stay cool and comfortable in the summer. When you think about your home being comfortable, temperature is probably the number one factor on your mind. However, humidity also plays a role in your home’s comfort.

And here in New York, we have lower humidity levels, meaning that the air is drier because there is less moisture. The good news is, you can change this by investing in a home humidifier in Staten Island, NY. And our team is here to help! Keep reading to learn more about the many benefits of a whole home humidifier.

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The Signs You’d Benefits From an Air Purifier

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

woman-with-allergiesDid you know that the concentration of some air pollutants is two to five times higher indoors than outside? Poor air quality is a significant problem for many homes and businesses and is a threat that has particularly negative consequences for vulnerable populations.

One way to protect yourself against these threats is with an air purifier. They can remove impurities from the air and even protect against the spread of a variety of illnesses.

If you are looking for air purifiers in Staten Island, keep reading. The information below will explain the many benefits they afford and how to make your home healthier for yourself and your loved ones.

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How Humidity Messes With Your Comfort

Monday, July 25th, 2022

While every home needs some level of moisture to keep the air comfortable, too much can quickly lead to problems throughout your home. If you’ve lived through a summer season around here you likely know that we face plenty of excess humidity. That’s why we want you to know that there is a great resource to help when you’re looking for dehumidifiers in Staten Island.

High indoor humidity levels can lead to mold growth, uneven temperatures, and even respiratory problems. Read on to learn more about the problems created by excess indoor humidity and how installing a whole-house dehumidifier can help.

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The Benefits of a Whole-House Air Filter

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Air filtration systems are specially designed to improve the quality of air inside your home. It’s actually possible for the air quality inside of your house to become worse than the air quality outside. Contaminants that are continuously circulated through your home can make you and your loved ones feel sick. Investing in a good quality air filtration system can prevent this from happening and help you get a cleaner and healthier indoor environment.

If you decide to get an air filtration system, it is strongly recommended to get a whole-house air filtration system. This type of system sits in your ductwork rather than just being installed in one room making it capable of filtering the air throughout your entire home instead of being focused in just one area. This can help keep your house free from dust, pollen, and other contaminants that would otherwise be circulating in your home.

Lets look at some of the benefits that may come from getting an air filtration system installed in your home.

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Leaking Ducts Can Total Your Home Comfort

Monday, April 4th, 2022

woman-in-front-of-fanThe ductwork is necessary to distribute cooled (and heated) air throughout your home. Without working air ducts, your air conditioner can’t provide the cooling comfort you need throughout your house.

Any leaks in your ducts allow conditioned air or heat to dissipate into the walls, crawlspace, or attic of your home rather than going into the rooms of the house. This causes a variety of problems, the biggest of which is the harm it does to your comfort.

Today, we’re going to discuss the impact leaky ductwork has on your home and why you should get it fixed as soon as possible.

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Handling Excess Humidity…In Winter?

Monday, December 13th, 2021

water-dropletsHumidity is often made out to be the villain that is trying to destroy your comfort. The truth is that humidity can both help and hinder your home comfort level. You don’t want too much but you also don’t want too little moisture in the air.

If you are looking to gain better control of the humidity in your home, you’ve come to the right place. We have the knowledge and the equipment to make sure you achieve balanced humidity in your home.

Here’s a curveball though. While some homes are working to increase the humidity to keep themselves warm, you may need to look at toning down the humidity in your home right now. We’ll explain more about this below.

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3 Signs You Need Some Help For Your Ductwork

Monday, November 15th, 2021

woman-with-allergiesYour indoor air plays a big role in your comfort. And your ducts play a big role in your indoor air quality. Think about it. You run your HVAC system and, if you have a ducted system, the air flowing into your house has to flow through the ductwork. That means that whatever is in your ducts, or whatever problems your ducts have, are going to impact your comfort and your indoor air.

So, if you feel like something is amiss with your home’s air, it may mean that something is amiss with your ducts. But how can you tell? Here are some warning signs that will let you know if is worthwhile to contact us for help with duct services in Staten Island, NY.

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Boost Your Air Quality, Boost Your Comfort

Monday, September 6th, 2021

dusty-surfaceDid you know that temperature control is only half of the battle for keeping your home comfortable? The other half is your indoor air quality in Staten Island, NY. This means things like dust levels and humidity can and will impact your comfort levels now and in the months to come. If you are surprised to hear this you wouldn’t be the first!

We want our customers to enjoy the best possible comfort in their homes all year long which is why we want you to know about the role that your home’s air quality plays in it. This will also allow you the ability to make a more informed choice to improve that air quality so you can enjoy better comfort than before. And you can start here.

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These 3 Systems Can Help You Breathe Easier

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

woman-with-allergiesWhen it comes to the air in your home, how do you judge its quality? It is probably hard to do so, at least beyond the general idea of feeling like things are a little too dusty to be comfortable. So if you aren’t sure how to determine the quality of the air in your home, how can you figure out where to start when trying to improve it?

You can start right here with help from the pros at Bob Mims Heating & Air Conditioning. By coming to us you can get help assessing the quality of the air in your home and get expert recommendations on how to improve it. We’ll go over the factors to consider and the systems that will be the most helpful here to give you a good head start.

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