Making Your Home Healthier

Green Tech Heating & Cooling Healthier Home Tips

With consumer awareness being the highest it has ever been these days, more and more people are being proactive about every little thing that goes into their body. From food to medicine, and now even air, there are no limitations on what you investigate and do to improve your health. Just like you can get a water filter for better tasting and healthier water, you can also get a whole-home air filtration system for healthier and cleaner air to breathe in. These systems install right into your central air and heating units to provide filtered air to the entire home. Call the HVAC technicians at Green Tech Heating & Cooling at (720) 276-1403 to learn more about home air quality in Colorado. Does Home Air Filter Quality Matter? Using Cleaning Products That Don’t Have VOCs Help To Remove Airborne Contaminants Home air quality is very important. You want to be able to breathe comfortably while at home, but if your sinuses are constantly irritated, then you cannot get the relaxation you need. Bad home air quality can result in asthma-like …

3 EPA Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Green Tech Heating & Cooling Healthier Home Tips

Do you find yourself sneezing and coughing when you walk into your home? Are you suffering from allergies or chronic sinus or lung inflammation? It might be time to clean up the air in your home! The Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA) is an authority on air quality and how to improve it. Here are some of their recommendations for making your air easier to breathe: Source Control What’s polluting your indoor air? It could be anything from per dander and cigarette smoke, to more hazardous substances like asbestos or mold spores. The best thing to do is schedule an indoor air quality test to identify the problem and how to solve it. Ventilation The ventilation ducts in your home could be the culprit behind the wheezing and sneezing. They gather dust and other particles over time, so be sure to have your ducts inspected to see if they need cleaning or repair. Air Cleaners You can use anything from houseplants, to tabletop units, to High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to trap particles. The type of air cleaner you …

What Air Duct Cleaning Can Do For You

Green Tech Heating & Cooling Healthier Home Tips

Reduce Allergens And Issues In Your Home HVAC System With Air Duct Cleaning. When homeowners complete home air conditioner maintenance, most think they are done once they change their air conditioning. This leaves your system not completely ready for use as it still has some areas that require service. One such need may be air duct cleaning, which ensures there are no obstructions or clogs in your ducting. Duct cleaning may sound like an unneeded service to many, however, it can benefit your home greatly.  Pros of Air Duct Cleaning Reduces The Growth of Mold – Mold can lie in dark, moist places, growing uninterrupted and leading to health issues and damage in your home. When you have air duct cleaning, not only can it remove existing mold but a wet vac can remove excess moisture in the system to reduce the return of this issue. Improves The Efficiency of Your System – When your air duct system collects particulates, these can build up, creating clogs and a restriction of airflow in your system. Air duct cleaning removes these from …

Improve Your Indoor Air This Winter

Green Tech Heating & Cooling Healthier Home Tips

Along with beautiful snow and festive holidays, the winter season often brings dry skin, sickness, and other problems. To help prevent some of these common problems, you can use your home as your first line of defense. Here are some tips to improve your indoor air this winter! Use a Humidifier If you tend to suffer from cracked lips, dry skin, or inflamed sinuses during the winter months, try using a humidifier in your home. Adding some moisture to your indoor air can ease dryness and keep you healthier. It can also reduce your heating bill, and more humid air feels warmer than dry air. Check The Air Filters In the winter, most people tend to spend more time indoors. While cuddling on the couch with Fido and Netflix is great, you may be breathing in more allergens and pollutants than you realize! Keep your indoor air as clean and fresh as possible by checking air filters regularly. Don’t wait to change them until they are clogged with dust! Don’t forget about the furnace filter as well. To help reduce …