Indoor Air Quality Articles

Benefits of Using a Humidifier in Your Home

December 13, 2022
A humidifier steams orchids. Benefits of Using a Humidifier in Your Home.

If you don’t have a humidifier in your Lapeer home, then you may not be aware of just how useful these devices can truly be.

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

May 10, 2022
Couple relaxing on their couch

Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

February 4, 2022
The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

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

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Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

August 9, 2021
Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

Our professionals at Kapala Heating & Air Conditioning want to share with you some tips on controlling humidity and, furthermore, humidity control consequences in your Lapeer home.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

June 7, 2021
Why Is Indoor Air Quality (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.

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

March 16, 2021
Close-up of dust on woman finger, how to eliminate dust in my home,

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

November 23, 2020
A cup of tea in front of a window with autumn view, Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels. No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm air, resulting in the dry air. While it can make for crisp mornings for walking, the lack of moisture in the air can also take its toll on you, your home, and your overall comfort.

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Introducing the REME HALO® Air Purification System

October 20, 2020
Reme Halo whole home air purification system

Designed to eliminate sick building syndrome risks by reducing odors and air pollutants, the REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purifier is the best solution for whole house and building air purification.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

October 14, 2020
Morning sunlight through window condensation.

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 Michigan home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Video – Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Family’s Health

September 30, 2020
Video image showing how indoor air quality affects your family's health.

Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers can help keep clean air circulating through your ductwork all year long.

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