Indoor Air Quality Articles

5 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This Winter

December 15, 2025

Cold winter weather is the perfect excuse to seal your home tight, dial up the thermostat, and burrow under a thermal blanket. You will undoubtedly stay warm if you take those steps, but you might also trap pollutants, allergens, and airborne particles in your Redmond, home.

Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

November 30, 2025

Everyone knows temperature plays a vital role in comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ).

4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

July 18, 2025

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!” Most people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their homes and their HVAC systems.

Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Oregon Guide to Humidity Control

May 12, 2025

Our nearby licensed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians can help zap the humidity inside your Bend home. Whether installing a whole-home dehumidifier or addressing the airflow inside your home, we’ll offer practical solutions that fit your budget and needs.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

July 15, 2024

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Sunriver 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!

Leaky Ducts and You

September 19, 2023

Though it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your home.

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

July 19, 2023

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

Learn the Facts About Carbon Monoxide

May 31, 2023

We often hear from Oregon customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO).

Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

January 27, 2023

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.

5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

December 14, 2022

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 Sunriver?

How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

November 14, 2022

Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

How UV Lights Benefit Your HVAC system

October 28, 2022

Adding an ultraviolet (UV) lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your Oregon home or business creates a healthier environment for you.

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

September 28, 2022

Get ready for cooler weather here in Bend—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

June 24, 2022

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 Oregon home’s relative indoor humidity.

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

May 7, 2022

Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up. You will notice the enhanced comfort and improved bedtime atmosphere in your Sunriver home.

Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality 

April 21, 2022

your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. We do things the right way to keep you comfortable for years to come!

VIDEO – Wildfire Safety Tips

April 7, 2022

Do you live near a wildfire zone? If so, here are steps you can take to protect your indoor air quality and help keep your loved ones safe.

How to Protect Your Indoor Air Quality During the Wildfire Season

March 21, 2022

We want to do everything we can to help. Here are a few practical ways to protect your air quality during the wildfire season.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 10, 2021

We recommend taking precautions to avoid these common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

Improve Comfort by Increasing Humidity in Your Home

November 30, 2021

A whole-house humidifier can increase your home’s moisture and improve indoor air quality. You may never need moisturizer or lip balm again.

Take a Whole-House Approach to Cleaning Indoor Air

October 29, 2021

We can take your home’s indoor air quality to the next level. We repair, replace, install and maintain several air filtration systems brands.

Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

September 30, 2021

With fall now upon us, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This seasonal transition most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality.

Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality

July 30, 2021

As wildfires spread across California, Oregon, and other parts of the country, it’s time to think about improving the indoor air quality of your home or business.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

June 10, 2021

Turn to your indoor air quality experts at Diversified Heating & Cooling to help make your home healthier and more comfortable.

What Are Air Scrubbers?

April 30, 2021

Air scrubbers can help remove a variety of particles, gases, odors, and contaminants from your home’s indoor air.

How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

April 20, 2021

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust. If you notice more-than-normal dust levels in your home, follow these tips to help.

How to Boost Your Indoor Air Quality

March 10, 2021

Our team at Diversified Heating & Cooling is proud to bring only the finest air products to help boost your indoor air quality.

Video – Keep Clean Air During Your Time at Home

February 19, 2021

Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.

What Are Zone Control Systems?

February 10, 2021

A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your home needs at the time.

Leaky Ducts and You

November 23, 2020

Diagnosing and correcting your leaky duct issue is a simple process that will greatly improve the comfort and health of your home.

How Steam Humidifiers Improve Indoor Air Quality

October 20, 2020

Winter is around the corner, which brings dry air. Our team wants to share all about how a steam humidifier can help your home.

The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

August 10, 2020

Do you know the impact that clogged air filters have on your home? Our team wants to remind you of the importance of this small maintenance task.

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality!

July 30, 2020

Now is the best time to improve your home’s indoor air quality. Our team wants to help reduce the allergens, mold and pollutants in your home.

Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

June 23, 2020

Do you know the importance a dehumidifier can play in your home? Our team wants to give you the knowledge to create a healthy home environment.

How to Clean Your Indoor Air

June 1, 2020

Interested in cleaning your home’s indoor air? Our team wants to provide you with the information to help improve your indoor air quality.

What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 14, 2020

If your Bend home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Diversified Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

March 16, 2020

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…

How Can Your HVAC Equipment Help Protect Against Coronavirus?

March 16, 2020

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Oregon. At Diversified Heating & Cooling, our top priority is the health and safety of you and your loved ones. We take great pride in selling indoor air quality products to homes and businesses that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly—and extremely…

Why Is IAQ Important?

February 28, 2020

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. What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Bend area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…