Indoor Air Quality Articles

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 McKinney, creating some significant health problems. At Collin Air, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

At Collin Air, we always look for ways to improve the comfort, health, and safety of homes and businesses in Plano and surrounding areas.

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Texas home. How does it compare?

If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you may be exposed to two to five times more airborne pollutants by staying indoors rather than outside. To protect yourself and your loved ones, here are five ways you can help your home have better indoor air quality (IAQ):