Indoor Air Quality Articles

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

March 15, 2024
What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

Mike’s Heating & A/C Service has all the answers to your carbon monoxide questions. As a leading heating and cooling company here in Missouri, we are committed to keeping you comfortable and safe inside your home. You can trust our team to provide you the information you need to remain safe from dangers like carbon monoxide leaks.

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Benefits of Using a Humidifier in Your Home

February 29, 2024

If you don’t have a humidifier in your Carriere home, then you may not be aware of just how useful these devices can truly be. Humidifiers are particularly handy in the winter but can be helpful during any season because they offer a significant number of benefits, including providing better indoor air quality (IAQ) for…

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

January 30, 2024

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Mississippi, creating some significant health problems. At Mike’s Heating & A/C Services, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter…

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What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality?

December 9, 2022
What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality? Image woman sitting on a couch.

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.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

February 8, 2022
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At Mike’s Heating & A/C Service, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 13, 2021
family looking out window

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Mississippi, creating some significant health problems. At Mike’s Heating & A/C Service, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

October 11, 2021
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At Mike’s Heating & A/C Service, we always strive to find ways to improve your comfort and energy savings. We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor air quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

June 18, 2021
Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality, Old electric fan near the bed in the room

At Mike’s Heating & A/C Service, we specialize in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that add value to your home and enjoyment to your lives. After all, nothing spells happiness like fresh air.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

February 16, 2021
Mom and daughter one year old in a room with good indoor air quality.

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

November 11, 2020
Vent Cleaning

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality?

April 14, 2020
African young relaxed woman sitting on couch breathing fresh air What Accessories Can Help With My Indoor Air Quality?

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. Our Mike’s Heating &…

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

March 26, 2020
Young attractive woman lying sick at home couch in cold and flu sneezing nose with tissue covering with blanket. What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Slidell home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Mike’s…

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Why Is IAQ Important?

February 5, 2020
Modern living room interiorModern living room interior. Why is IAQ important?

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Slidell area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…

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