Indoor Air Quality Articles

Apex Mechanical LLC wants to help you understand humidity levels and how to control them for improved comfort and better overall health.

In modern society, average adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. That puts the importance of good indoor air quality at a whole new level.

Your home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Warrensburg?

In the winter, you want to be cozy in your home, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Missouri, creating some significant health problems.

If you have a large home with multiple stories, consider installing a zone control system.

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Warrensburg home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

Get ready for cooler weather here in Warrensburg—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust. You can greatly reduce household dust levels by following some of these recommendations.

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Warrensburg home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

Winter can play havoc with your indoor air. We recommend taking precautions to avoid these issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

We know how serious carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is. Our Apex Mechanical professionals provide maintenance and service on all possible carbon-monoxide-producing appliances, as well as carbon monoxide detectors for your Sedalia home and office.  

There are so many things to enjoy about fall. Be sure your home’s indoor air quality is protected to keep you healthy and comfortable.

Improving your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) can help better your health, your comfort, and your household budget.

Diagnosing and correcting your leaky duct issue is a simple process that will improve the comfort and health of your home.

Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.

Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems.

Since most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, this can be a significant problem if the air inside your Missouri home is two to five times more polluted than outside air, which is common. Our Apex Mechanical team wants to help you understand the risks of indoor air pollution as well as steps you can take to reduce it.

NEVER run gas-powered appliances in enclosed spaces. This can cause carbon monoxide levels to quickly peak.