Residential Indoor Air Quality

It’s Allergy Season: Turning Irritants Into HVAC Opportunity

sloned@achrnews.com (Dana Slone) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

For HVAC contractors, allergy season is becoming more than a seasonal maintenance cycle. It is also an opportunity to educate customers on indoor air quality and provide solutions.

Using Pets as a Means to Sell More IAQ

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

From Symptoms to Systems: Rethinking Indoor Air Quality in Residential

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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.

Today’s Trends in Humidification

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Manufacturers say the latest trends in residential humidification products are here to stay.

Airtight: How New Building Design is Reshaping the HVAC Playbook

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Rules of thumb don’t cut it in airtight homes. Here’s how to size, ventilate, and commission for real comfort.

HVAC Q&A Episode 12: Hidden IAQ Culprits

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this video, pros from National Comfort Institute, Goettl Air Conditioning, and Green Valley Cooling & Heating share advice for finding and fixing common indoor air quality issues.

How Residential IAQ Monitoring Leads to Customer Retention

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Residential IAQ monitoring enhances trust, thus increasing customer loyalty.

Residential IAQ Monitoring and Customer Satisfaction and Retention

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

To meet the increasing demand for residential IAQ monitoring products, contractors have to first understand what type of customers want monitoring solutions, what their role is, and continue to educate homeowners on how monitoring solutions can help mitigate IAQ risks.

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

An ‘Air’ Balanced Approach to Comfort Problems

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The duct system plays a pivotal role in customer comfort so HVAC technicians should be familiarized with air balance testing principles to get to the heart of the issues.

How to Sell More Indoor Air Quality

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.

Are Duct Cleaners the New Wave of Duct Renovators?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Disinfecting Indoor Air Quality

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the NEWSMakers podcast, Ira Copeland, vice president of marketing at Decon7, joins us to discuss the missing part of indoor air quality (IAQ): disinfecting.

Selling Whole-Home Humidification

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

IAQ Goes Mainstream Across Commercial Applications

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s shaping their design of IAQ products and showcased products that meet IAQ needs.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Residential

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Indoor air quality projects continue to present opportunities for HVAC businesses.

AMCA Updates Air-Control-Devices Rating Publication 511

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP).

Pandemic Drives Era of Residential IAQ Awareness

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The global pandemic caused many people to reevaluate how they had been living their lives, and when it came to life at home, indoor air quality (IAQ) became a top priority.

General Filters Presents Soaring Eagle Award to Mid-Atlantic Sales

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

General Filters' Soaring Eagle Award honors the sales agency that best represents the company in terms of sales revenue, sales growth, and new product sales.

Contractors Find Opportunities in Indoor Air Quality

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Interest in indoor air quality products and services has soared in the last three years, so contractors who aren’t consistently marketing IAQ may be missing sales opportunities.

Top Four Easiest Points of Entry for Homeowners to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The coronavirus increased many people’s awareness of IAQ. While IAQ had been a focus of the EPA and a commercial building standard for years, it only recently became a significant household concern.

Study Reveals 74% of US Workers Anxious Over Indoor Air Quality

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A recent study surveyed 1,500 workers between the U.S. and Canada and showed that not only do the majority of the respondents think about air quality, they worry about it.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:34:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winners include an all-in-one thermostat system, an IAQ accessory, and a thermal dispersion fan inlet.

Study: Homeowners Need to be Told About Indoor Air Quality

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A study by Panasonic wanted to find out how homeowners perceived the health of the air in their home and also how aware they were about IAQ in general.

Resideo Brings Artificial Intelligence to HVAC

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Resideo Technologies Inc. is applying artificial intelligence to the world of HVAC. The Honeywell spinoff is touting two data-dependent products in its new Pro-IQ line.

Cloud Connected Product Gives Homeowners Indoor Air Quality Peace of Mind

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

At the 2020 AHR Expo, Broan-NuTone introduced Overture, a fully automated, cloud-connected, whole-home IAQ system that monitors and optimizes air in the home.

How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

There is a way to check the heat pump system charge on the airside that is quick and easy.