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8 guidesAir filters, MERV ratings, whole-home filtration and air purifiers: what actually cleans the air in an Austin home during cedar, oak and smoke season, and how often to change what.
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FiltrationDo Portable Air Purifiers Help During Austin Allergy Season?What a portable HEPA air purifier can and can't remove from the air in one room during Austin allergy season, and how to size…
FiltrationShould You Run Your HVAC Fan on ON or AUTO?Why AUTO is usually the better fan setting in an Austin summer, and when running the fan ON or on circulate makes sense.
FiltrationHow Often Should You Change Your AC Filter in Central Texas?In Central Texas, check a standard 1-inch AC filter every month and plan on changing it every 1 to 3 months, sooner in peak…
FiltrationIndoor Air Quality Buyer’s Guide for Austin HomesThe most common indoor air quality problems in Austin homes are pollen, dust, pet dander, VOCs, high humidity and mold. Fixing them usually means…
FiltrationCedar Fever: What Austin Residents Need to KnowCedar fever is the Austin name for the reaction many people have to mountain cedar (Ashe juniper) pollen, which usually peaks from December through…
FiltrationWhy Are Allergies So Bad in Austin Right Now?Allergy season in Austin rarely takes a break: cedar peaks in winter, oak and grass in spring, ragweed in fall, and mold spores whenever…
FiltrationWhat Are MERV Ratings, and How Do They Affect IAQ?MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rates how well an HVAC filter captures airborne particles, on a scale of 1 to 16. Higher isn't automatically…
FiltrationDust Free Air Purification: Active Gold, LightStick Gold and Bypass HEPAGold Eagle installs three Dust Free whole-home products, each for a different job: Active Gold treats air moving through the ducts, LightStick Gold is…
