What Can Be Done to Prevent Mold Buildup in My Home?

January 10, 2020

Made up of tiny, almost invisible spores, mold is difficult to see at first, but it can become a huge problem. If allowed to grow unchecked, mold can damage your personal belongings and make you sick. Fortunately, most types of mold growth are very easy to prevent. Here are a few tips that will help you avoid having mold buildup in your home. Fight Moisture One of the key ingredients for mold growth is moisture, so keeping your home dry can stop mold in its tracks. Pay attention to any leaking pipes or flooded landscapes,

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4 Reasons Salt Lamps Improve Indoor Air Quality

September 24, 2019

Most people don’t give much thought to their indoor air quality. However, air can influence the health of residents while spending time inside each day. Salt lamps are increasing in popularity for their ability to cleanse the air and make it easier to breathe with a natural product that boasts many health benefits. Here are a few of the top reasons salt lamps improve air quality and how they work. 1. Generate Negative Ions Salt lamps are proven to generate beneficial negative ions due to the moisture that evaporates from the salt lamp when

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What is Balanced Ventilation?

September 14, 2019

The climate-control experts at Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning have years of experience in keeping Seattle-area homes comfortable in every season. We have learned that there is more to your indoor climate than keeping the right temperature. You also want air that is fresh, clean and easy to breathe. This is where home ventilation comes into play. Why Ventilation Matters If fresh air from the outside cannot get in, impurities will build up in the inside air. These include the larger dust particles that you can see floating around on a sunny day as well as smaller particles like pollen

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Why a Clean Air Filter is Important

August 5, 2019

You have probably heard the rule of thumb about swapping out heating or cooling air filter at least once every three months. Like most of us, you have probably forgotten to do that on occasion. With this in mind, let us consider why fresh air filters are so important. Increased Energy Costs Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the Greater Seattle area for more than three decades. We know that air filter replacement is among the most basic yet crucial parts of AC system maintenance. Your unit was selected and configured based on your particular home.

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