Ambient Comfort LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Early Prep for Allergy Season

Monday, January 30th, 2023

Allergies can get pretty bad in Longport, Margate City, and Somers Point. But allergies can also spring up incredibly fast, right after the last snow has melted, we might get inundated with large amounts of pollen. Nature is resilient, and those plants and trees are just waiting for the opportunity to send some pollen into the air.

For many, allergies can be downright debilitating. They can clog up our sinuses, be painful to our throats and noses, and they can even cause disruptions in our sleep schedules. The effects of these problems can be anywhere from a nuisance to life-altering in some cases, which is why we’re big proponents of systems that protect indoor air quality in Atlantic County.

Let’s talk about a few ways to protect your home from allergies this spring season, before it’s here in full swing.

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How Humid Should My Home Be?

Monday, January 16th, 2023

Have you ever heard the expression “every home is different?” It’s true, every single home is going to be designed and put together differently depending on the people who live in it. Your cousin’s home probably looks at least a little different from your best friend’s home, and that’s one of the fun parts about being a homeowner. Your home gets to be the way you want it, and nobody can tell you otherwise.

When it comes to comfort, this is going to remain true. Every home is going to have its own comfort preferences. Homeowners throughout Mount Holly, Lumberton, and Evesham are going to live differently and with different comfort preferences. But what if we told you that there is such a thing as having extreme comfort preferences that could damage your home, your health, and your energy efficiency? We’d argue that humidity levels need to be normalized when it comes to indoor air quality in Burlington County. And here’s why.

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Common IAQ Pollutants and Causes

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Indoor air quality is a serious concern for homeowners these days. It’s not really that the pollution is coming from outside of the home, but rather from inside where our houses are so tightly sealed that contaminants have trouble leaving. Some contaminants are more common than others, and we’ve decided to write a bit of a PSA about the different, most common IAQ pollutants and where they come from.

Of course, the simple solution to all of this would be to call the pros at Ambient Comfort. We have tried and tested solutions for indoor air quality in Cumberland County, and we love testing and addressing problems in our customers’ homes. For an air filter or an air purifier in Deerfield, Greenwich, or Upper Deerfield, don’t hesitate to contact our team.

For everyone else, keep reading as we get into the contaminants and what you should be on the lookout for.

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The Benefits of Installing UV Lights in Your HVAC System

Monday, October 24th, 2022

UV light. It’s something you’ve probably read about multiple times and you’re exposed to every day. It’s a particular kind of light that is useful for certain devices, like air purifiers, water purifiers, and even in tanning booths. If you’ve ever been concerned about the quality of your indoor air, then this blog post is going to be a learning experience to get familiar with UV purifiers in Atlantic County. They’re affordable, efficient, and they can eradicate almost any biological contaminant in your air.

How do they work? Can they ruin the aesthetic value of your home? And what’s the difference between this system and a portable air purifier? These are all great questions that we hope to answer down below. Just make sure that you call us for any questions, or to schedule service in Northfield, Folsom, or Hammonton. We’re here to help!

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3 Reasons to Consider a Smart Thermostat

Monday, June 27th, 2022

We’ve seen a fair amount of homes in our time with highly efficient and technologically advanced HVAC systems paired with old thermostats that might have been from the ’70s. While we’re not going to fault anyone for their aesthetic preferences (some of those old thermostats look pretty groovy!), we do think that it’s time that homeowners evaluated the importance of their thermostats. After all, a thermostat is a piece of technology that performs a vital function for a home!

A smart thermostat in Burlington County can be a great investment when you’re looking to cut down on your energy bill and keep things comfortable. Not to mention that thousands of people will attest in Mount Holly, Lumberton, and Evesham that smart thermostats make things so much more convenient! Today, we’d like to talk about how these systems work and why they’re such a great investment.

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5 Spring Cleaning Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 25th, 2022

Springtime is a time when we start to think deeply about our indoor air quality. The level of contaminants in your home is going to directly impact how comfortable you are, and while temperatures are warming up, we have an opportunity to open the windows and vent things out a little bit. However, just opening a window isn’t really going to cut it this year.

Homes are built to be astoundingly airtight, which means that just opening one or a few of the windows in your home isn’t going to do a very good job of freshening the air. Homeowners in Stone Harbor, Avalon, and Ocean City understand this very well. You might need the help of an air purifier in Cape May County so that you can eliminate odors, and harmful contaminants, and keep your home clean.

Combine your air purifier with these few tips and your home will become a sanctuary!

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Ambient Comfort’s Guide to Combatting Allergy Season

Monday, March 28th, 2022

Allergies are a tough concept to cover. People who suffer from allergies can feel marginalized since there are many people who don’t feel the effects of pollen and allergens in the air. And, to make things even harder for people who deal with allergies in the spring, it’s an unavoidable part of the year that you can’t really get around. Every spring, the snow melts, and the plants release their pollen to reproduce. This is just the way things go.

However, while you can’t stop allergy season outdoors, you can absolutely stop it inside. For everyone suffering this spring, we get it. This blog post is dedicated to homeowners in Northfield, Folsom, Hammonton, and anyone in Atlantic County who wants to get a head start on combatting allergies this spring.

Naturally, we think it’s the perfect time to discuss the installation of an air purifier in Atlantic County. This system can and will help you fight allergies this season.

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5 Benefits From a Home Humidifier

Monday, January 17th, 2022

Humidifiers are amazing systems. When we started to realize that dry air was becoming a problem in our homes, boiling a pot of water or purchasing a small, portable humidifier just wasn’t enough. Manufacturers started creating groundbreaking systems known as whole-home humidifiers that could actually add humidity to the entire space of a home. This made the process more effective and these systems were also more energy-efficient since they could distribute humidity better and utilized a home’s HVAC system.

However, we’re not in the business of convincing homeowners in Wenonah, Glassboro, or Swedesboro about purchasing humidifiers. Your home is your home, and we believe everyone should choose how they treat the air in their homes. Instead, we’d like to talk about how you might benefit from a home humidifier in Gloucester County, and why humidification technology could be a huge boon for your house.

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5 Benefits of a Complete Home Comfort System

Monday, December 6th, 2021

What does the word “complete” mean to you, in terms of your home comfort? Does a completely comfortable home just mean that the temperature is exactly as specified on your home’s thermostat? Well, what if the air quality is abysmal and you’re constantly coughing, sneezing, or generally just feeling stuffy? We wouldn’t say the job is complete in that situation.

The truth is that indoor air quality in Atlantic County homes can definitely be improved. We’ve seen homes in Longport, Margate City, and even Somers Point with people who aren’t happy with their homes but can’t really pinpoint the exact problem, which is where our expertise comes in handy.

Our team installs, repairs, and maintains MERV air filters, as well as UV air purifiers for homes that need an extra level of protection. Today, we’re going to list 5 benefits that these systems provide.

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The Importance of a Humidifier This Winter

Monday, October 25th, 2021

Humidifiers are extremely valuable in our neck of the woods. Right now it might be hard to feel that way, since we just came from one of the hottest and most humid summers in recent memory, but we hope you’ll change your mind. When temperatures start to drop in the winter, your health and the health of your heating system can begin to suffer. Energy and fuel bills might rise, and homeowners everywhere might get frustrated until the warm temperatures of next year arrive.

Today, we’d like to focus on why humidifier installation in Camden County can be such a great idea. We’ll describe why balanced humidity levels in homes throughout Haddonfield, Voorhees, and Tavistock, can help improve the health of your family and make it easier for your HVAC system to keep you comfortable. And don’t forget to choose our team for your humidifier needs!

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