Dust In Your Tulsa Home: Learn How to Keep It Under Control

Controlling dust is a never-ending battle. You can go through your home and dust and clean everything, only for it to come back in a few days. Dust doesn't just magically appear in the air; it has a source. Most dust consists of a combination of dirt, skin cells, insect fragments, mold, pet dander and fibers from carpet, clothing and furniture.

Many times the ingredients in the dust in our homes are the culprits behind sickness that we may experience. Dust can be the root cause for allergies, breathing disorders, heart disease, cancers and a host of other diseases. Samples of the dust in our homes can be sent to laboratories to be tested to find out exactly what is in it. This can help determine what steps you need to take to protect your family's health.

Your HVAC system plays a big part in distributing dust throughout your home. There are several ways that you can improve the air quality in your home and reduce dust:

• Proper home ventilation. Many of our newer homes are so well-sealed that there is little way for indoor air to be exchanged with outdoor air. A properly operating vent system on your HVAC equipment will take care of this.

• Air cleaning systems. Installed in your furnace, these remove and destroy contaminants before they reenter your home.

• BBJ Microbiocide. This kills mold, mildew and fungi for up to six months in your indoor air handler coil.

• Germicidal lights. Ultraviolet light dramatically reduces contaminants, such as mold, mildew and bacteria.

• Ductwork cleaning. Your ductwork is host to a lot of dust and contaminants that can be removed.

These things can dramatically reduce the pollutants that are harmful to your health.  Our Air Assurance Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing experts will be glad to answer any questions that you may have, so feel free to contact us at any time. We have been serving the Greater Tulsa Metropolitan Area since 1985.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). 

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Avoid Sick Building Syndrome With BBJ MicroBiocide

Professional treatment using BBJ MicroBiocide by an HVAC company experienced with eradicating and preventing sick building syndrome issues is just what the doctor ordered for improving the health of your home and its occupants, and for boosting the performance of heating, cooling and ventilation systems.What is sick building syndrome?Sick building syndrome is a term and condition associated with poor indoor air quality (IAQ) that contributes to health ailments and symptoms, such as exacerbated respiratory issues, and repeated exposure to viruses, mold spores, allergens and other airborne contaminants, of unsuspecting household occupants. Moreover, these harmful contaminants accumulate on HVAC equipment which compounds the problem when left unchecked.BBJ MicroBiocideThe same airborne contaminants that circulate through the living spaces, and accumulate on surfaces inside your home are likely accumulating inside the HVAC system. The damp surface of the indoor evaporator coil, air handler components, drainage system and ductwork have a knack for attracting a host of airborne contaminants, and nurturing their growth and proliferation.BBJ MicroBiocide is a professional-grade treatment solution applied to the surfaces of HVAC components. These are the benefits of using BBJ MicroBiocide:

• Helps prevent mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses from attaching to surfaces, growing and spreading through the living spaces

• Reduces allergies and respiratory issues associated with organic compounds

• Improves heating and cooling performance by maintaining contaminant-free surfaces, which promotes free heat exchange at the evaporator coil, resulting in lower energy bills and longer system lifespan

• Enhances airflow through the duct system

• Helps eliminate drainage issues which could cause water damage inside a home

• Inhibits rust and corrosion of system components

Professional preventive maintenanceProfessional preventive maintenance is vital for maintaining peak performance and health of HVAC systems. When organic and inorganic contaminants accumulate on HVAC components, performance suffers throughout the systems, such as inefficient heat exchange and drainage issues. It's important that you choose an HVAC company that takes specific measures to ensure peak performance from HVAC equipment, and improves IAQ in your home.For more information about the benefits of BBJ MicroBiocide, or to schedule IAQ testing, contact Air Assurance  in the Greater Tulsa Metropolitan area.Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Image courtesy of Shutterstock

Avoid Sick Home Syndrome: The Benefits Of BBJ Microbiocide

Avoid Sick Home Syndrome: The Benefits Of BBJ Microbiocide

"Sick home syndrome" refers to illnesses, symptoms or ailments that stem from poor air quality in your home. This potentially dangerous problem can cause or intensify pre-existing conditions such as respiratory ailments, headaches, skin irritations, cancer and emphysema. Many people suffer from sick home syndrome without knowledge of what’s going on. Once identified there are some easy solutions, including BBJ Microbiocide.Why use BBJ Microbiocide?Pollutants and toxins can enter your Broken Arrow-area home in a variety of ways. Poor air quality might stem from pet hair and dander, asbestos, lead paint, particles such as dust and pollen, fibers, gases and even substances tracked in on your shoes. Eventually, these items end up residing in your ductwork.BBJ Microbiocide is used to disinfect your HVAC ducts and eliminate the threat of mold, mildew and germs, greatly improving indoor air quality. It also inhibits microorganism growth for up to six months. Other benefits of having a professional use BBJ Microbiocide include odor reduction and improved HVAC system efficiency.If you are concerned that your family may be suffering from sick home syndrome, BBJ Microbiocide may provide a solution. Contact Air Assurance today for more information about this treatment. We've been serving area residents since 1985.Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Image courtesy of Shutterstock

BBJ MicroBiocide -- A Simple Means Of Disinfecting Your HVAC System

Almost every home heating and cooling system has the potential to become a source of biological contaminants that reduce indoor air quality. Mold, mildew, bacteria, microbes, viruses and other harmful organisms can become established deep within your furnace or air conditioner. As conditioned air flows into your home, it brings mold and other contaminants with it, causing damage to indoor surfaces, creating noxious odors and producing ill health, respiratory troubles and physical problems for you and your family.When indoor air quality is compromised, your indoor comfort is also diminished. Biological contaminants in your system can leave behind biofilms that reduce your HVAC unit’s ability to heat or cool your home. A house or other structure with multiple sources of contaminants can develop sick-building syndrome, which causes a variety of unpleasant physical symptoms for those who spend time in that building.BBJ MicroBiocide is the powerful cleaning agent that can fight these health risks and comfort destroyers in your indoor air. It can help remove the source of contaminants in your air conditioner, furnace, ductwork, ventilation system and elsewhere.BBJ MicroBiocide helps keep your system clear of biological contaminants and other sources of indoor air pollution and discomfort. It will:

• Help eliminate mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses and other contaminants within your heating and cooling system
• Reduce allergies and physical symptoms associated with indoor air contaminants
• Improve HVAC system operation and increase indoor air quality
• Cut down on clogged drains in the HVAC system, preventing leaks and damage
• Slow the development of rust and corrosion within your HVAC system
• Decrease utility costs by improving system efficiency and reducing the need for frequent cleaning of cooling coils and other parts

By using BBJ MicroBiocide, your air will be cleaner and fresher, your HVAC system will work better and you and your family will enjoy better indoor comfort and fewer health concerns caused by indoor air pollution.For over 30  years, Air Assurance has been serving HVAC customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow areas. Contact us today for more information on BBJ MicroBiocide and how it can keep your heating and cooling systems cleaner and free from problem-causing microorganisms.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about BBJ MicroBiocide and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. Visit our website to see our current promotions and get started today!     Solution image via Shutterstock