Indoor Air Quality Articles

How Your HVAC Equipment Protects Against Viruses

January 27, 2026

Did you ever start sneezing or coughing right after you entered a building or home? You can probably blame the poorly maintained indoor air quality.

How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

October 10, 2025

According to the US EPA, reducing indoor humidity levels to below 60 percent reduces potential heath problems associated with mold exposure.

Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

June 30, 2025

Everyone knows temperature plays a vital role in comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ).

Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Virginia Guide to Humidity Control

September 16, 2024

Our nearby licensed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians can help zap the humidity inside your Spotsylvania home. Whether installing a whole-home dehumidifier or addressing the airflow inside your home, we’ll offer practical solutions that fit your budget and needs.

5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

April 30, 2024

The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Virginia home. At Able Heating and Air, we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.

Learn the Facts About Carbon Monoxide

April 15, 2024

We often hear from Virginia customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Able Heating & Air we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas virtually…

Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

October 31, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Spotsylvania home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

April 17, 2023

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies.

What Are Air Scrubbers?

March 16, 2023

Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of our lives.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 17, 2022

Able Heating & Air wants you to be safe, healthy, and comfortable inside your home. Here is some info on the benefits of humidifiers.

How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

August 3, 2022

At Able Heating & Air, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. We are prepared to help you combat dust in your home.

What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 4, 2022

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. 

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

March 1, 2022

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 10, 2021

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

Leaky Ducts and You

August 13, 2021

Though it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your home.

The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

March 25, 2021

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. However, our team at Able Heating & Air wants…

Video – Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

January 31, 2021

Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?

How UV Lights Benefit Your HVAC System

October 26, 2020

Adding an ultraviolet lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your home or business creates a healthy environment for you and your residence.

4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

September 18, 2020

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!” Most people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their homes and their HVAC systems.

Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

April 28, 2020

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

Video – Replace Your Air Filter

September 27, 2019

Replace your air filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.

Fall Indoor Air Quality Tips

September 18, 2019

With fall now upon us in Culpeper, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home.

What’s the Difference Between Air Cleaners & Air Purifiers?

June 15, 2019

Both air cleaners and air purifiers promote a healthy living environment and can both alleviate the symptoms of allergies, eczema, asthma, dry throat, &…

Fall Indoor Air Quality

October 11, 2018

With fall setting in here in Culpeper, VA, cooler temperatures will be here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ), and your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s…