Picture Rocks Cooling Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Dust & Mold & Mess, Oh My! Time for Duct Cleaning?

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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No matter what time of year it is, no matter whether you’re running your heating system or your air conditioner, you always rely on one critical part of your HVAC system: the ductwork! All the air passes through it, all year long. 

The heated or cooled air whooshes along the ducts and comes out your vents, and with it comes … what? Well, whatever is lurking inside your ductwork. Dust, mold spores, and other contaminants can make it so that your air isn’t nearly as fresh as it should be. Duct cleaning can solve that problem!

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Is Your Ductwork Leaking?

Monday, September 26th, 2022
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Since the 1970s, when central air conditioning became common, most new American homes have been constructed with a network of ducts for their HVAC systems. With these ducts in place, conditioned air (or heated air in the winter) can be distributed throughout the house with no air conditioners inconveniently balanced in windows. The reason for the popularity of the central AC is that it keeps your HVAC system out of sight and out of your way while efficiently bringing your whole home to the perfect temperature. 

But sometimes, especially as the ducts age, problems can occur. We’re here to help you understand the signs of leaking ducts, how these leaks can be caused, and what we can do to solve the problem and get your home back to keeping you comfortable with ease.

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It’s Time to Take Your IAQ Seriously

Monday, January 4th, 2021
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If there’s anything that 2020 probably made you value, it’s more than likely your health. Because of this, you probably spent more time wearing masks, staying indoors, and remaining socially distant in every way that you could. Did you take some time to consider your home though?

The term “airborne contaminant” is probably one you’re used to reading these days. We’re not talking about airborne contaminants out in the world though. Today, we’d like to talk about the airborne contaminants that are lingering in the nooks and crannies of your home. Yep, they’re there and they’re hurting your home’s indoor air quality in Tucson, AZ. We’re here to fix all of that today though.

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