Indoor Air Quality Articles

How Your HVAC Equipment Protects Against Viruses

January 27, 2026

Did you ever start sneezing or coughing right after you entered a building or home? You can probably blame the poorly maintained indoor air quality.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 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 Portland, creating some significant health problems.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier In The Fall?

September 23, 2025

Our experts are here to inform you of the many benefits humidifiers offer, as well as ways to better manage the levels of humidity in your home.

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

July 16, 2025

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.

Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

November 29, 2024

According to the Mayo Clinic, your home needs to remain between 30 and 50 percent relative humidity for optimal comfort and health.

What Are Zone Control Systems?

April 29, 2024

If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.

How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

September 12, 2023

At ESI Heating & Cooling, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy?

March 15, 2023

Even before the outbreak, adults on average spent 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. 

Learn the Facts About Carbon Monoxide

October 19, 2022

We’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your IAQ when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer.

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

August 16, 2022

As a leading heating and cooling company here in Michigan, ESI Heating and Cooling has all the answers to your carbon monoxide questions.

Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

June 14, 2022

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 Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

March 14, 2022

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

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 11, 2021

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.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

February 12, 2021

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

iWave-R Air Purifier – Self-Cleaning Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization Generator

April 4, 2020

iWave-R is a self-cleaning, no maintenance needlepoint bi-polar ionization generator that treats air in residential duct A/C systems. As air flows past the iWave-R, positive and negative ions actively purify the supply air, killing mold, bacteria, and viruses in the coil and living space. The ionization process also reduces allergens, smoke, and static electricity and…

How Can Your HVAC Equipment Help Protect Against Coronavirus?

March 24, 2020

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Michigan. At ESI Heating, 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 Lansing and Portland homes and businesses that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly—and…

Video – Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet?

September 30, 2019

At ESI Heating and Cooling in Portland, Michigan, we want you to protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.

Fall Indoor Air Quality

September 13, 2019

With fall now upon us in Portland, 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.