Indoor Air Quality Articles

We often hear from Illinois customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Royal American Heating & Cooling, we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer.

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

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.

There are many advantages to adding a whole-house humidifier to your Illinois home. Adding a humidifier can increase the comfort level in your home and lower your annual energy expenses.

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

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. 

In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels.

It’s easy to see how dust can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Oak Park home, leading to allergens. At Royal American Heating & Cooling, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home.

Our professionals at Royal American Heating & Cooling 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.

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.

Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Illinois home. How does it compare?