Indoor Air Quality Articles

Don’t let your home be another one that bites the dust.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Henderson home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed. Woodard Cooling &…

We often hear from Kentucky customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Woodard Cooling & Heating, 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…

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 Henderson area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…

What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Morganfield? The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air…

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. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Kentucky home’s relative indoor humidity.

Our team is here to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the winter.

There are many things to enjoy about fall. Be sure your home’s indoor air quality is protected to keep you healthy and comfortable.

Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

Why is indoor air quality important? Poor indoor air in your home can contribute to long term negative health effects.

You should consider having your air ducts cleaned if you notice any or all of the following situations in your home.

You can greatly reduce your household dust levels by following some of these recommendations.

We want to help keep you safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. Call or contact us about installing a detector today.

A zone control system can help with your home’s comfort level and also lower your energy bills.

You’ve been spending a lot more time inside lately. The Infinity air purifier helps inactivate pathogens, including the coronavirus.

Do you know the relation between indoor air quality and allergies? Our team wants to help keep your air quality high and healthy.

Want to improve your indoor air quality? Our team suggests enhancing your home’s indoor air to help you save money and boost your health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019—also known as COVID-19—can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus. Even before the outbreak, adults on average spent nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency…

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Kentucky. At Woodard Cooling and Heating, our top priority is the health and safety of you and your loved ones. We take great pride in selling indoor air quality products to Henderson homes and businesses that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly—and extremely…

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 Woodard Cooling and Heating wants to…

With fall now upon us in Dixon, 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. At Woodard Cooling and Heating, we know in cooler weather people tend to spend…

What Makes Mold Grow? Mold needs two basic things to grow: a food source and a water source. Mold gets food from the environment; it feeds on living and dead organic matter. This can be decomposing organic material or glues, paints, grease, paper, textiles or wood products. Mold also needs moisture. Often this comes from…

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 Henderson, KY, creating some significant health problems. At Woodard Cooling and Heating, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor…