Indoor Air Quality Articles

Failure to clean.

Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your MA home.

The leading cause of dryer fires is the failure to clean the appliance, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The organization says failure to clean sparked 32 percent of dryer fires annually from 2014 to 2018 in the U.S.

Give your filter that attention by replacing it on a regular basis, and the dividends will outweigh the investment. If you have any concerns or questions about your HVAC system’s filter, speak to one of our Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling HVAC specialists today!

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

Our Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC team wants to help you understand the risks of indoor air pollution as well as steps you can take to reduce it. 

Spring is finally here, and the tumultuous weather brings with it seasonal allergies and rainy days spent indoors.

Let our qualified technicians at Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system.

If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Westford home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust.
It’s rampant everywhere around the country and has become the subject of a lighthearted, frequently repeated myth at both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials at these agencies understand farming does not occur without creating dust.

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 Massachusetts, creating some significant health problems. At Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

With fall now upon us in Littleton, 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 indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home.

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 Massachusetts home. How does it compare? Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Littleton home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your…

During the dog days of summer, nobody wants to think about winter.

But there are a couple of steps you can take right now to save lots of money when the cold weather arrives. One is a do-it-yourself (DIY) project, and the other requires a professional. They both add comfort to your Massachusetts home or business while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

In modern society, average adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. That puts the importance of good indoor air quality at a whole new level. Our Basnett Plumbing, Heating…

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.  However, our team at Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC…

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Massachusetts. At Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC, 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…

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 Littleton area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but…