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Large parts of the U.S. and Canada are facing excessive heat warnings this week. During times of extreme heat, a well-maintained, properly functioning air conditioner can be your home’s most important appliance. If you are relying on a portable or room air conditioner to make the summer heat more manageable, follow these six use and … Continue reading "6 Tips to Maximize Air Conditioner Performance"
In times of extreme heat, air conditioning can quickly transform from a matter of comfort to a matter of health and safety. Millions rely on room air conditioners (aka “window units”) and portable air conditioners either as their primary means of staying cool or to supplement central air conditioning. Both room and portable air conditioners … Continue reading "Advice for Safe Installation of a Room Air Conditioner"
As massive wildfires rage in multiple Canadian provinces, millions are experiencing the detrimental impact of smoke on indoor air quality. These effects are being felt even thousands of miles from the fires. Many people are relying on room air cleaners to maintain their indoor air quality during this challenging time. Proper air cleaner maintenance and … Continue reading "Using an Air Cleaner to Manage Wildfire Smoke"
Summer will be here soon, and as temperatures rise, now—before the heat waves roll in—is the best time to look at your home’s energy and water use and find ways to save. The good news is that energy-saving opportunities are all over your home. AHAM has compiled this list of energy saving tips that you … Continue reading "Sweat Less, Save More: Summer Appliance Strategies to Save Energy"
The predicted eruption of Mount Spurr in Alaska poses a unique indoor air quality challenge for residents of the state’s largest city, Anchorage, other communities in Alaska, and possibly areas of Canada. Experts are predicting an eruption within the upcoming weeks to months, and residents of the areas are reportedly stocking up on essentials as … Continue reading "Mount Spurr Eruption: Protecting Indoor Air From Volcanic Ash and Smog"
For decades, allergy sufferers, pet owners and others have relied on room air cleaners for better indoor air quality and to help reduce symptoms. Air cleaners have a well-earned reputation as a must-have appliance for households that want to cut down on particulate pollutants like tobacco smoke, dust and pollen. However, the expectations for an … Continue reading "The Evolution of Air Cleaners and CADR"
Our homes harbor an astonishing amount of indoor allergens and pollutants, from known culprits like dirt and dust, to pet dander, cigarette smoke, and more. But some of the most common are things you may not have thought of, like volatiles and combustion-related pollutants from cooking, toxic chemicals off-gassing from personal care and cleaning products, … Continue reading "Stay Healthy in Your Home: Tips from an Environmental Engineer on Indoor Air Quality"
As the winter chill sets in, maintaining a cozy indoor environment becomes a top priority. While bundling up in layers is one option, a portable electric heater could be the perfect solution to keep your space comfortably warm this season. Like any appliance, portable electric heaters come in a variety of models and sizes, with … Continue reading "Warm Up Right: Portable Electric Heater Features, Use and Safety"
As we usher in 2025, many of us reflect on ways to improve our lives. While common resolutions include eating healthier or exercising more, let’s focus on something that is often overlooked, but important to health and well-being: indoor air quality (IAQ). During winter, when we spend more time indoors with windows sealed tight against … Continue reading "Make 2025 the Year for Cleaner Air"
Portable room air cleaners represent the quickest, most accessible option for improving indoor air quality in homes, classrooms, and offices. They work by filtering out harmful particles from the air like dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, mold spores, bacteria, viruses, and more. By removing these pollutants, air cleaners can significantly improve indoor air quality. But with … Continue reading "Tips for Choosing the Ideal Portable Room Air Cleaner"
