Indoor Air Quality Articles

Our professionals at C and K, Inc. want to provide you with the information to create a healthy, comfortable environment for you and your family. Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

As the days grow longer and the flowers start peeking out, signaling spring’s arrival, it’s time to talk about something close to my heart (and lungs)—the air we breathe inside our homes. C and K Inc. is always on the lookout to ensure your comfort isn’t just about temperature, but the quality of air around you and your loved ones.

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 Ankeny?

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.

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 Ames home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

While most air quality systems typically target specific contaminants, air scrubbers can help remove a variety of particles, gases, odors, and contaminants from your Ankey home’s indoor air.

Ductless heating and cooling systems can significantly lower your Ames home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Boone home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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.

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.