Air Quality
11 Articles
The Cost of Clean Air: Cheap vs. Pricy HVAC Filters Over 5 Years
Are cheap monthly air filters actually saving you money, or just deferring the cost? Brian C. McCarthy, Jessica H. Patel, and David L. Simmons…
Why Your Allergies Can Feel Worse Indoors in Winter Than Outdoors in Spring
Why do allergies flare up more indoors in winter than outdoors in spring? Dr. John McKeon, Mike Holmes, and Dr. Richard Shaughnessy trace it…
Cooking Without a Range Hood Is Doing More to Your Indoor Air Than You Realize
Cooking without a range hood releases more harmful particles and gases into your home than most people realize — sometimes making indoor air worse…
CO2 Levels Inside Your House Are Probably Higher Than You Think — Here's Why That Matters
The CO2 inside your home could be sapping your focus and sleep without you realizing it. Dr. Joseph Allen, Richard Trumka Jr., and Marilyn…
Indoor Plants & Air Quality: Sorry, That Houseplant Isn't Purifying Your Air — Here's What Actually Does
Are your houseplants actually purifying the air, or is that just wishful thinking? Dr. B. K. C. Mohler, Emily Johnson, and Marc Thompson weigh…
Historic Home Retrofits: How to Add Central Air to a 100-Year-Old House Without Ruining Its Charm
Can a 100-year-old house get modern central air without losing what makes it historic? Joe Lstiburek, Gary Klein, and Christine McIver weigh in on…
Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Can Your HVAC System Actually Protect You From Wildfire Smoke?
When wildfire smoke turns the sky orange, can your HVAC system actually keep it out of your lungs? Dr. Jennifer B. Davis, Mark L.…
The Refrigerant Ban Nobody Told You About — Why Your Next AC Repair Might Cost Way More
If your AC unit is over a decade old, the refrigerant it runs on might soon be scarce, expensive, or outright illegal. Dr. Ashraful…