SPS Mechanical Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Does an Air Purifier Improve The Smell of Your Home?

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Yes, but as always the answer is much more complicated than just one word! Air purifiers deeply impact the scent of a house, but for a variety of different reasons. Healthier and fresher air always smells better than dirty, stale air, but the question is why?

Contaminated air has some pollutants in it that our noses detect in certain ways. But, over time, we can get accustomed to certain contaminants so that our noses don’t pick them up anymore. That can lead to our homes having an uncomfortable odor even if the people living there don’t pick up on it.

Air purifier service in Gloucester, NJ can be a huge help in trying to combat foul odors or the absence of good odors in your home. This blog will get into the science of how UV air purifiers work and why they can be a net positive on the comfort and overall scent of your house.

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3 Reasons to Invest in Commercial Disinfectant

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Commercial spaces need to be treated much differently from residential spaces. For starters, commercial spaces generally have more people travel through them every day. When it comes to diseases and illnesses spreading from person to person, this is very important because major commercial hubs in towns and cities throughout the area can become hotspots for transmission. Also, commercial HVAC systems go through a lot of air, which means germs can circulate widely throughout a given area if they’re not treated through disinfectant.

Now we arrive at the discussion that this blog post is based on. Why would you invest in commercial disinfectants Woolwich, NJ, and is it worth the cost?

Down below, we’re going to talk about three unique reasons why you might want to disinfect your commercial property. Then, if you think your place of business would be better off with our help, you can follow the link at the bottom of this post to get in touch with a professional from our team.

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Improve Your Air with an Air Purifier

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Could your home use an air purifier in Deptford Township? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then this is the blog post for you. Many homeowners might be intrigued at the idea of having an air purifier, but far fewer of them know how these systems work. If you don’t know how an air purifier works, how do you know if you’ll want one?

Today, we’re going to talk about how air purification systems operate, specifically electronic and UV light purifiers. We’ll go into detail about how these systems can clean your air, their operational costs, and why it might be important to invest in one.

We’re not interested in selling a product or a service. We’re more interested in making sure the air in your home is clean and safe from germs that would otherwise make you sick. A UV light purifier can help with that!

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It’s Time to Seal Those Leaky Ducts

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020

Leaky ducts can be more than a nuisance. They can cost you money in the long run. By having ducts with gaps, tears, or leaks in them, your conditioned or treated air will leak through them into unused spaces like your attic, crawlspace, or just outside. This is unacceptable to many homeowners who are trying to tighten their budgets and run their homes efficiently.

However, the first step is instructing homeowners to detect if their air ducts are leaking. There are some ways you can tell, but it’s vital that you call us if you start to notice this problem.

There are many disastrous effects that could come from leaky ducts, and it’s important that you notice them when they occur. Duct sealing in Deptford Township, NJ is a service that we provide specifically to mitigate these problems and increase the efficiency of your home HVAC systems. Don’t believe us? Keep reading!

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Do You Really Need a Whole-House Humidifier?

Monday, April 8th, 2019

portable-humidifierCold air can be dry. Combine that with a heater running day and night—now the air is even drier. It’s an endless cycle of miserably dry air!

For some homeowners, the next step is to go out and buy a portable humidifier. They might buy several of them, or just one for the bedroom of the family member that is most sensitive to dry air.

If this situation sounds familiar, then you’re most likely fed up with the limitations of these portable humidifiers. That’s why a whole-house humidifier in Deptford Township, NJ would be one of your best investments.

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4 Signs It’s Time for a Duct Inspection

Monday, March 11th, 2019

duct-sealing“Duct services” isn’t something that we mark on our calendars and count down toward. In fact, if your HVAC system is relatively new, there’s really no need to think of it except on an as-needed basis.

However, once your HVAC system starts to take on a few years, it’s not a bad idea to have your ducts inspected annually. As you’re about to learn, issues in the ducts can contribute to some major inefficiencies and comfort issues in your home. Learning to recognize when you need duct services can do a lot of good in helping you stay comfortable and improve your HVAC energy savings.

Here are four signs that you should schedule an inspection of your ducts:

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Duct Services (And How Not to Perform Them)

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

duct-cleaning-brushIf there’s any part of your HVAC system that’s consistently forgotten about—aside from the air filter—it would have to be the duct system. Yet, the ducts provide one of the most essential functions of the entire HVAC system: they circulate the air through your home!

Likewise, those ducts need just as much professional attention as any other part of your HVAC system. And we really do mean a professional! In this post, we’ll explain why you need duct services from an expert of HVAC and energy savings in Deptford Township.

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The Advantages of Aeroseal Duct Sealing

Monday, December 19th, 2016

The ducts in your home are an integral part of your climate control systems, which means that they should receive just as much care as your air conditioner or heater. If you haven’t been scheduling professional services for your ducts, don’t worry. You can always start right now and improve your climate control systems in the process. One of the best ways to improve your ducts is to have them sealed, and one of the best ways to do that is with Aeroseal.

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Air Cleaners That can Benefit You This Winter

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

Every time you inhale, you are exposing yourself to millions upon millions of microscopic airborne contaminants. Normally, these contaminants are widely enough dispersed that your body can easily defend against them. However, prolonged exposure can result in a wide range of negative health effects. Common airborne contaminants include dust, pollen, dander, mold spores, and germs. These can cause all sorts of negative health effects, from allergy attacks to the flu. In order to defend against this, you should install an air cleaner in your home. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular air cleaner types on the market.

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Improve Your Health with Duct Cleaning This Winter

Monday, February 1st, 2016

When was the last time you thought about the ducts in your home? Probably not very often, which is no surprise. Most homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to their ducts, primarily because they don’t demand a lot of attention. Ducts are designed to be unobtrusive, and as a result they often get neglected. Ducts need certain professional services in order to operate to their full potential, though, and without them you’re going to run into problems. Let’s take a look at one of those professional services, duct cleaning, and how it can help you.

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