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Health & SafetyCan a Dirty Air Conditioner Make You Sick?A dirty AC doesn't create germs on its own, but it can recirculate dust and, if the coil, drain pan or ducts stay wet,…
Humidity & Moisture ControlMoisture From Below: Slab and Pier-and-Beam Homes in Central TexasGround moisture reaches Austin homes two ways: as vapor moving up through concrete slabs, and as humid outdoor air flowing through vented crawlspaces under…
VentilationFresh Air in a Tight House: Ventilation Options for Newer Austin HomesNewer Austin homes are built tight, so stale air, odors and moisture no longer leak out by accident. The fix is planned ventilation: exhaust…
Humidity & Moisture ControlWhy Your Vents and Ducts Sweat: Dew Point and Condensation ExplainedVents and ducts sweat when a cold surface meets air whose dew point is above that surface's temperature. AC supply air leaves the coil…
Air ConditioningWhy a Bigger AC Isn’t Better in Texas HeatAn oversized AC reaches the thermostat setting so fast that it shuts off before the coil pulls much moisture out. That short cycling leaves…
Ductwork & Air FlowWhy Rooms Get Hot When You Close the Door: Return Air and Pressure BalanceA bedroom gets hot with the door closed when it has a supply register but no return path. Air blown in can't get back…
Ductwork & Air FlowLeaky Ducts: How They Pull Attic Air and Dust Into Your HomeThe return side of your duct system runs under suction, so any leak in a return duct, filter grille or air handler cabinet in…
Pure MaintenanceHow Long Do Dry Fog Treatment Results Last?Dry fog results last as long as moisture stays under control. The treatment temporarily reduces the bio-load; fixing leaks and keeping indoor humidity down…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Mold Prevention for Rentals and Short-Term Rentals in Central TexasPreventing mold in a Central Texas rental comes down to moisture: keep indoor humidity at or below 50%, maintain the AC and its drain…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Mold and Home Sales in Austin: Inspections, Texas Rules and TimelinesIf an Austin home inspection finds mold, find the cause and extent first, often with an independent licensed mold assessor. Larger growth needs licensed…
Pure MaintenanceWhat to Expect During a Pure Maintenance Treatment (Step by Step)A Pure Maintenance dry fog treatment starts with a free consultation, then one treatment day with a two-step dry fog and surface protectant. Run…
Pure MaintenanceDry Fog Treatment vs. Mold Remediation: What’s the Difference?Mold remediation removes mold and damaged materials inside a contained work area, and in Texas it's licensed work. A dry fog treatment, such as…
