B&B Air Conditioning & Heating Service Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

How Duct Services Can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Monday, June 26th, 2023

You probably already know that your air conditioner helps to improve indoor air quality. If you want to make your indoor air quality even better, you can invest in a whole house air purifier. But before taking that step, there are other ways to improve your indoor air quality. 

One way to improve your indoor air quality is scheduling duct services in Rockville, MD. Your ductwork is a major component to your air conditioner, and keeping those pieces in excellent condition is a great way to reduce the chance of dust getting into your home. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of duct cleaning and duct sealing. 

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Do I Need Air Filters or Air Purifiers for My Home?

Monday, January 9th, 2023
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Your New Years’ Resolution: “I’ll breathe cleaner air in my home for 2023!”

Okay, maybe you didn’t write your resolution out exactly like that. You probably put down something like, “Get healthier this year.” That can involve changing your diet, exercising more, keeping up with doctors’ appointments, and more. Breathing cleaner air is certainly a good way to get healthier, and you can significantly improve your home’s air with the right IAQ (indoor air quality) devices.

For starters, do you need air purifiers or air filters for your home?

Surprise, this is something of a trick question! These two aren’t mutually exclusive—you can have both! And in many cases, you’ll need both.

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Leaking Ducts Can Cause Many Problems for Your Home

Monday, August 8th, 2022
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No matter how well-built or durable your ductwork may be, leaks still happen. This is because HVAC systems are highly complex, and one small issue can affect the entire system. Moreover, although people often underestimate the negative effects of leaking ducts, they can actually wreak havoc on your home. Here is a closer look at how leaking ducts can cause many problems for your home.

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Why We Recommend Regular Duct Cleaning

Monday, June 27th, 2022
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People often think that duct cleaning isn’t something they need to have done regularly for their home—if it needs to be done at all. Because ducts remain mostly out of sight, it’s hard to tell just how dirty they can get, and this is why so many homeowners don’t even think about scheduling duct cleaning in Fairfax, VA.

But duct cleaning is an immensely beneficial service. You probably don’t need it done every year, but we recommend a schedule of every three to five years. If you’ve lived in your current home for five years or more, then we strongly recommend you call us up soon to have the job done. We provide thorough duct cleaning that will provide multiple benefits to your home. We’ve listed the reasons we recommend regular duct cleaning below.

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