Indoor Air Quality Articles

Why Do I Need a Humidifier In The Fall?

October 15, 2025

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

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

February 28, 2025

Here at Florida, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

January 15, 2025

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 Florida, creating some significant health problems. At Crystal Air & Water, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

Dry Vent Cleaning

November 15, 2024

Failure to clean.

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

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

July 15, 2024

Let our qualified technicians at Crystal Air & Water, Inc. 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 Gainesville home.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

March 29, 2024

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

Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

March 15, 2024

Our Crystal Air & Water, Inc. team wants to help you understand humidity levels and how to control them for improved comfort and better overall health.

Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

February 28, 2024

Our professionals at Crystal Air & Water, Inc. want to provide you with the information to create a healthy, comfortable environment for you and your family.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

September 19, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Gainesville home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

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

What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy?

February 28, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019—also known as COVID-19—can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus.

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 Gainsville?

How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

November 15, 2022

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

Learn the Facts About Carbon Monoxide 

October 29, 2022

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

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

September 28, 2022

Get ready for cooler weather here in Gainesville—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?

July 7, 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 Florida home’s relative indoor humidity.

Ductless ACs Improve Indoor Air Quality and Control Humidity

May 26, 2022

Your home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies.

4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

October 18, 2021

Give your filter that attention by replacing it on a regular basis, and the dividends will outweigh the investment.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

April 30, 2021

Improving your home’s indoor air quality greatly benefits your health, your comfort, and even your household’s budget.

The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

March 30, 2021

Replacing your clogged air filter in your home is an important task that usually needs to be done a few times a year.

What Are Zone Control Systems?

February 12, 2021

If your home has multiple stories, or have family members that prefer different climates, consider a zone control system.

What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

January 15, 2021

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

Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

December 31, 2020

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

October 19, 2020

Fall is here, and the seasonal transition will affect your home’s indoor air quality. Here are a few tips to help protect your indoor air.

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

August 31, 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.

Updated Covid-19 Policy

July 7, 2020

Crystal Air is happy to discuss any specific requirements or requests you may have to further protect your health. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

COVID-19 Policy

March 20, 2020

Crystal Air & Water, Inc Covid-19 Policy In our current and rapidly changing new environment, it is important that we carefully monitor and do what we can to prevent the spread of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. Crystal Air is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our clients and has firmly adopted the following…

What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

February 14, 2020

Do you know the impact carbon monoxide poisoning has on your health?