Air Purifier or Dehumidifier — Which One Is Best?

February 15, 2022

It’s no secret that too much humidity and bad air quality in a home make for a low level of comfort. This is especially an issue in hot months and in moist climates. If you’re trying to decide whether an air purifier or dehumidifier would be best for your home, here are a few differences between the two to keep in mind. General Function Although many think air purifiers and dehumidifiers do basically the same thing, they actually have two distinct functions. An air purifier uses a filter to remove airborne contaminants. A dehumidifier, on the

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How To Test Indoor Air Quality For Mold

February 11, 2021

In terms of indoor contaminants, mold is one of the most dangerous. Serious respiratory ailments, headaches, and neurological conditions can result from long-term exposure to certain types of mold. Ultimately, then, it’s important to remain aware of any mold that might be growing in your Elgin, IL, home. To ensure you’re able to detect it accurately, here are a few tips that we at Cool Operator recommend for you. The Bleach Test Mold is made up of tiny living organisms that form large colonies on surfaces that contain organic material. Since mold is alive, this means that

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Are Humidifiers Beneficial in the Winter?

January 5, 2021

A necessary part of the global climate, water vapor can have a major effect on our health and wellness. Most people know humidity, a measure of water vapor concentrations, because it makes hot summer days notoriously miserable. Few think about humidity as it relates to cold weather. You should take just as much notice to the humidity in your home during winter as you would during summer. How Do Humidifiers Work? Most humidifiers take the form of evaporative humidifiers. These humidifiers contain just three central components: a reservoir, fan and wicking filter.

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Are Humidifiers Good For Your Health

June 12, 2020

Humidifiers are devices that add moisture to your home’s air. They are useful throughout the year as dry air negatively impacts your lungs, lips and nose. These are some of the health benefits of having a humidifier in your home. Help Prevent the Flu A humidifier reduces the likelihood you will catch the flu from someone else in your home. Studies have shown that humidity levels above 40% quickly deactivate viruses spewed into the air from coughs and sneezes. This makes them less likely to infect you. Reduced Snoring People snore less

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How Does Indoor Air Quality Affect Our Health?

May 14, 2020

The air that you breathe can have a significant impact on your health. Therefore, it is important that your home can efficiently replace stale or polluted air with something that is fresher and cleaner. Let’s take a closer look at some of the specific ways that indoor air quality can add or subtract from your overall quality of life. Pollen and Dust Can Exacerbate Your Allergies If you are allergic to pollen, dust or other particles, it is important that they don’t linger in the air that you breathe. It is also important to

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How Air Purifiers Can Better Your Indoor Air

April 14, 2020

When you are home or at the office, you want the air you are breathing to be of good quality. It is one thing to be outside because you have to accept the air quality you have no control over. Inside, however, it is a different story. There are ways to improve the indoor quality. One strategy is to utilize air purifiers. Here are three ways air purifiers can improve indoor air quality, with a focus on the Guardian Air QR+. 1. Remove Air Pollutants from the Air The purpose of an air

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Carbon Monoxide’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality

March 11, 2020

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Since you can’t detect it, it can be fatal without you being aware of its present in your home. Here are the ways the gas impacts your indoor air quality Sources of Carbon Monoxide There can be multiple sources of carbon monoxide in your home. These include gas stoves, fireplaces, a furnace, cigarette smoke, and cars idling in the garage. It’s important that all combustion equipment in your home is properly maintained. Cars left idling in a garage are spewing carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases.

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