Indoor Air Quality Articles

ACS Air Conditioning Services is your professional company for dryer vent cleaning. We also inspect and clean heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork, which prevents dirt and dust in your air ducts from circulating through your heating and cooling equipment and into your living space.

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.

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Oro Valley home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

Your air ducts circulate a supply of fresh and properly treated air. But since ductwork mostly hides behind walls, ceilings, and floors, many Arizona homeowners don’t take the time to monitor its condition.

Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your Arizona home healthy and safe.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019—also known as COVID-19—can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus.

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 Oro Valley?

Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

We’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ) here at ACS Air Conditioning Services.

Let our qualified technicians at ACS Air Conditioning Services inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system.

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Arizona home’s relative indoor humidity.

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

We are here to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the dry season.

Evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall through lower humidity levels.

Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your home healthy and safe.

Adding an ultraviolet lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your home creates a healthier environment for you and your family.

Having your home’s air ducts professionally cleaned can give you cleaner air to breathe, and help your HVAC system work more efficiently.

Fall is here, so the season transitional will affect your home’s indoor air quality. Our team wants to share how to improve your indoor air.

What are zone control systems? Our team wants you to know all about this term and how it can add to your home’s comfort and lower bills.

Now is the best time to improve your home’s indoor air quality. Our team wants to teach you simple ways to make your indoor air healthy.

Want to get rid of the dust in your home? Our team wants to help reduce the levels of dust by following some of these recommendations.

Looking to control the humidity in your household? Our team wants to help you understand humidity levels and how to control them.

Our ACS Air Conditioning Services team wants to give you a comprehensive list of the different indoor air quality accessories available today. Investing in one or more of these technologies and tools will help you and your family breathe a little easier.

Though it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in…

Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a…

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.  However, our team at ACS Air Conditioning Services wants…

We know how serious carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is. Our ACS Air Conditioning Services professionals provide maintenance and service on all possible carbon-monoxide-producing appliances, as well as carbon monoxide detectors for your Tucson home and office.   What Is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, and tasteless gas. It’s formed by the incomplete…

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 (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Tucson home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at ACS…

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.  What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Tucson area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…