Articles Tagged with ''IAQ''

A recent study set out to measure just exactly what our beloved four-legged doggy friends contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). What researchers found was that in some cases, pets can rival — and even exceed — the impact of the humans living in the home. For HVACR contractors, the data is a way in.  

Indoor air quality isn’t just about UV bulbs. It’s about humidity, airflow, filtration, and how well a home’s systems work together. For contractors, that’s shifting how they approach IAQ: no longer as a one-stop shop but rather a whole-home strategy that starts with fundamentals. 

Two House members, a Democrat and a Republican, revived a bill that was also considered in previous sessions.

Regular and data-driven filter changes are essential to safeguard indoor air quality, minimize equipment wear, and respond to real-world conditions like pollen surges.

Boston’s Otis Elementary has become the first school nationwide to exceed ASHRAE 241’s tough new air quality benchmarks, spotlighting both the promise of innovative funding models and the persistent challenges districts face in bringing safer air to every student.

“Enhancing the lives we live and the world we share is more than just a commitment; it’s a call to action,” said Ashley Barrie, Carrier’s executive director of corporate social responsibility.

School leaders can improve student outcomes, save on energy, and reduce long-term costs by focusing on strategic upgrades and data-driven decision-making.

Falls River Group (FRG) announced that Daikin Applied Americas (Daikin Applied) has acquired the exclusive license to Sorbent Ventilation Technology (SVT) from enVerid Systems Inc. (enVerid). FRG acted as the exclusive financial advisor to enVerid on this transaction. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Most homeowners trust plug-in detectors to keep them safe from carbon monoxide — not realizing those alarms often won’t sound until CO has been circulating for hours. With heating equipment responsible for many CO leaks and testing inconsistencies across the field, HVAC contractors are uniquely positioned to educate customers, reduce liability, and offer monitoring solutions that shut down equipment before CO becomes dangerous.  

On more and more comfort calls, the first complaints are dust, odors, and stale rooms — not the thermostat setting. Contractors who treat filters, ventilation, humidity, and mixing as one system are turning those calls into easy wins.