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MoldMold Sensitivity vs. Mold Allergy: What It Means for Your HomePeople use "mold allergy" and "mold sensitivity" for different kinds of reactions they connect with mold: some quick, like sneezing, others slower and vaguer,…
MoldHidden Mold: Why It Can Go Unnoticed for YearsMold can grow unnoticed for years because it starts small and out of sight: inside a wall after a slow leak, in the attic,…
MoldWarning Signs of Mold in Your HVAC System (And What to Do About It)The main warning signs of mold in an HVAC system are a musty smell when it runs, visible growth on vents or around the…
MoldWhy Your HVAC System Alone Can’t Stop Mold in Central TexasEven a top-tier HVAC system can't prevent mold alone, because moisture gets in from places the AC never touches: leaks, showers, cooking, laundry and…
Air ConditioningTypes of Mini-Split Systems: Which Fits Your Texas Home?Mini-splits come in four main styles: wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted (cassette), floor-mounted and ducted. Wall-mounted units are the most common and simplest to install, while ducted…
Insulation & EnvelopeHow Insulation Affects Your HVAC System’s EfficiencyGood insulation slows the heat moving into your home in summer and out of it in winter, so your HVAC system runs less, uses…
Insulation & EnvelopeHemp Insulation for Indoor Air Quality: What to KnowHemp insulation, such as HempWool® batts, is made from industrial hemp fiber and sold as free of formaldehyde and added VOCs, so it adds…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Where to Install UV Lights in an HVAC System (and Why It Matters)For the best results, install HVAC UV lights at the evaporator coil, aimed at the coil and drain pan, rather than in the supply…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)UV Lights for HVAC Systems: What They Do for Your CoilUV-C lights in an HVAC system shine on the cooling coil and drain pan, where condensation keeps things damp. Steady light there limits mold…
MoldCan Your HVAC System Grow Mold? How to Prevent ItYes. An HVAC system can grow mold where moisture, mild temperatures and dust meet, most often in drain pans, on the indoor coil and…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Indoor Air Quality Inequality: Why Some Homes Have Worse AirIndoor air quality isn't equal across neighborhoods. Lower-income households are more likely to live in leaky, moisture-prone housing with aging HVAC, off-gassing materials and…
