Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Air Quality’

Catch the Fall Vibes, Not the Dust

Monday, September 1st, 2025

When autumn rolls around, it’s easy to get swept up in the season’s charm—cooler breezes, cozy nights, and the scent of pumpkin spice drifting through the air. But along with crisp weather, fall often brings another, less welcome guest: indoor air pollution.

Dust, allergens, and airborne particles can sneak into your home and linger just when you’re ready to settle in for the season. That’s why fall is the perfect time to think about your indoor air quality (IAQ). With the right air purifier, you can enjoy all the best parts of autumn without the sneezing, stuffiness, or stale air.

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Preventive Maintenance and Indoor Air Optimization as Summer Ends

Monday, August 18th, 2025

As summer winds down, many homeowners are looking forward to cooler temperatures and relief from the intense heat. But before you start thinking about fall décor and back-to-school routines, it’s important to consider your HVAC system and indoor air quality.

The end of summer is the perfect time to perform preventive maintenance and optimize your indoor air, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and health as the seasons change.

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Learn About the Benefits of Duct Testing & Sealing

Monday, May 5th, 2025

When it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency and indoor comfort, duct testing and sealing are two of the most overlooked—but incredibly important—services you can invest in. Your home’s ductwork is responsible for delivering heated or cooled air throughout your living spaces.

However, if your ducts are leaking, damaged, or poorly installed, you could be losing a significant amount of that conditioned air before it ever reaches you. We’re making it even easier to upgrade your home efficiency with 25% OFF duct testing and sealing services. Keep reading to learn why duct testing and sealing are smart investments for your home—and your wallet.

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Learn How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with an UV Light

Monday, April 21st, 2025

If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, a UV light air purifier can be a powerful solution. Learn how it works and how it can protect your home’s air. When it comes to keeping your home comfortable and safe, temperature control isn’t the only factor. Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a major role in your health, comfort, and energy efficiency.

If your home’s air feels stale, triggers allergies, or carries persistent odors, it might be time to consider a more advanced solution, like installing a UV light air purification system. These systems target airborne pollutants at the source, using ultraviolet light to neutralize harmful microorganisms and improve the air you breathe every day. Let’s explore how UV light air purifiers work, what benefits they offer, and why they’re becoming a top choice for homeowners looking to boost their indoor air quality.

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Learn How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with an Air Purifier

Monday, April 7th, 2025

Mother kissing her child goodnight in a cozy bedroom, reflecting clean air from air filter replacement.

Did you know the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside? Dust, allergens, pet dander, bacteria, and even mold spores can quietly circulate through your HVAC system—affecting your health and comfort every day. That’s why it’s important to improve indoor air quality at home using effective solutions designed to target these hidden pollutants.

What’s the best way to improve indoor air quality with an air purifier?

Choose the right filter type: HEPA filters remove ≥99.97% of particles ≥0.3 μm (dust, pollen, pet dander). Activated carbon filters are ideal for odors and VOCs.
Match purifier to room size: Select a unit with a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) suited to your space, small rooms need smaller units, large spaces require higher-capacity models.
Run it continuously: For best results, operate your purifier at medium or high settings at least 8–12 hours daily to consistently capture particulates.
Replace filters on schedule: HEPA filters typically need changing every 6–12 months; carbon filters require replacement every 3–6 months.
Combine with source control: Pair filtration with actions like closing windows while cooking, using exhaust fans, and reducing indoor pollutants to maximize air quality.

We offer advanced air purification systems designed to clean your indoor air and create a healthier home environment. Keep reading to learn how an air purifier can dramatically improve your indoor air quality and why it’s a smart investment for your family. Now’s the perfect time to upgrade! Purchase a new high-efficiency AC and get a FREE indoor air quality (IAQ) product, customizable to fit your needs.

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What Happens During a Duct Cleaning Appointment?

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Technician performing air duct cleaning using a large vacuum hose in a residential ceiling vent.

If you haven’t scheduled a duct cleaning appointment in the last several years, you need to add it to your list for 2025. It’s a great way to boost your indoor air quality and also help your HVAC system to operate more efficiently. Just give our team a call to schedule your duct cleaning in Madison, FL, whenever you’re ready.

We can even tack the appointment onto your regularly scheduled AC maintenance appointment when we visit your home for that. Keep reading to learn more about the steps we take during a duct cleaning appointment and why it is so beneficial for your home, family, and even your HVAC system. If you’ve ever wondered how to improve your home’s indoor air quality, duct cleaning is one of the best places to start.

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What Are the Benefits of a Whole-House Air Purifier?

Monday, October 14th, 2024

Are you worried about the indoor air quality of your home? If you have particularly dusty surfaces, are getting sick, or experiencing allergy symptoms more often, a whole-house air purifier may be just the solution that you need. You can also explore this comprehensive guide on air purifier types to understand how different solutions might work for your space. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment and learn more about how this unique solution could benefit your family and your HVAC system.

You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a whole-house air purifier in Madison, FL. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment and learn more about how this unique solution could benefit your family and your HVAC system.

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Address Mold and Mildew With an Air Purifier

Monday, March 4th, 2024

If you’re struggling with mold around your home, it definitely needs to be treated. But aside from that, you also have to take steps toward preventing mold growth from happening again in the future. Otherwise, you’ll just keep facing mold growth again and again in a never ending battle. To understand how to fully benefit from air purifiers in maintaining clean air, explore this guide on whole-house air purifiers.

Installing an air purifier in Alachua, FL, is a great way to combat mold in your home. You can keep reading for more about the benefits of an air purifier and how a whole-house model works to improve your indoor air quality. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment to talk about what type of air purifier you want and how it would benefit your home and family.

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Why Your Home Needs Better Indoor Air Quality

Monday, May 1st, 2023

Did you know that your home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside? When you are outdoors, fresh air is constantly circulating. But the air in your home can quickly become stale as it collects allergens and contaminants.

Indoor air quality has an impact on many aspects of your life. It can even impact how well your air conditioner operates to cool your home. If you’re interested in an air purifier in Starke, FL, our team would love to help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of an air purifier for improving your home’s indoor air quality.

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How to Get Healthy Air from Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, December 4th, 2017

There’s nothing better than central AC if you own a home in Florida. Those of us with it cannot imagine life without it. And yet, central air conditioning does have its flaws. One of the biggest flaws is only really evident to those of us with severe allergies, asthma, or any other immune disorder. But it can be a problem in any home.

As the air conditioner cycles, it sucks in air from around the home before cooling it. Some particulate will get filtered out by the air filter. But some contamination still tends to get through. Getting healthier air may require some work and an investment, but it’s worth it in the end.

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