Indoor Air Quality Articles

Let our qualified technicians at A-1 Mechanical inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. 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 Las Vegas home.

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Nevada, creating some significant health problems.

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. 

Your air ducts circulate a supply of fresh and properly treated air. But since ductwork mostly hides behind walls, ceilings, and floors, many Nevada homeowners don’t take the time to monitor its condition.

To promote safety and well-being for our community in Henderson, here’s what you should know about this harmful airborne pollutant.

For your HVAC system to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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 Nevada home’s relative indoor humidity.

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.

Adding an ultraviolet lighting system to the HVAC equipment of your home creates a healthier environment for you and your loved ones.

If your home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant health problems.

Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality technology to keep your home healthy and safe.

Our professionals can provide more details about air filters and air cleaners. Our team can help you pick a perfect system.

Having your air ducts cleaned can give you peace of mind, cleaner air, and help your HVAC system work more efficiently.

What are zone control systems? Our team wants you to know all about this system and the benefits that is adds to your household.

Now is the best time to improve your indoor air quality. Our team wants to help make your home’s air healthier and more comfortable.

Looking to eliminate dust in your home? Our team wants to teach you several ways to help reduce the amount of dust in your household.

Do you know the health impact that clogged air filters have on your household? Our team wants to help improve your home’s health and budget.

Are your home’s air ducts leaky? Our team can help diagnose and correct your duct issue to help improve your home’s health and comfort.

Year after year, indoor air quality products seem to be more talked about in our industry. At A-1 Mechanical & Electric, we often get asked if they are a scam and a waste of money. You may even be wondering the same thing. It might surprise you to find out that a great majority of…

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Nevada. At A-1 Mechanical, 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 effective when…

A-1 Mechanical provides maintenance and service on all possible CO producing appliances as well as Carbon Monoxide detectors for your home and office. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that…

With fall now upon us in Las Vegas, NV, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s…