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Stale air is indoor air that hasn’t had enough fresh air circulating through it. Most people notice stale air because the pent up pollutants have an unpleasant smell or make a room feel stuffy. At low levels, stale air is uncomfortable, but at higher levels, stale air can become unhealthy. Breathing in unhealthy levels of stale air can cause skin irritation, headaches, and fatigue, and can be especially dangerous for individuals with underlying conditions like allergies or respiratory problems. WHAT CAUSES STALE AIR? Exhaled carbon dioxide Microbial volatile organic compounds Fine particulates Chemicals and cleaning agents Paint Mold and mildew...

CLEANER AIR THROUGHOUT YOUR WHOLE HOME. At Carrier, we believe in tackling the issue holistically, creating products that work with your heating and cooling system to improve the quality of the air throughout your entire home. Our Infinity® air purifiers feature a MERV 15 filter and patented Captures & Kills® technology that helps reduce select airborne pathogens such as bacteria and viruses,[**] so you and your family can breathe easy. WHOLE-HOME SOLUTIONS FOR A WHOLE HOST OF PROBLEMS Air impurities, excessive moisture or dryness and poor ventilation can compromise indoor air quality. Carrier® air quality products offer solutions that can help affect the...

Spring is here ... and with it comes all of those outdoor projects and activities you’ve were envisioning all winter long. And if you are a dedicated cocooner, chances are you’ve been spending a lot of time inside the past several months. Whether it’s pizza night with the kids... game night with your friends... or maybe a little home improvement project like painting the spare bedroom... you are also potentially creating an indoor environment that is decidedly less than fresh. That’s because. these newer efficient, more tightly constructed homes, seal in more air than ever before and can trap airborne...

Most people understand the health benefits of an annual wellness visit to their doctor. Whether they do it or not is another story! It’s no different with your air conditioning system. Scheduling an annual tune-up of your cooling system each spring can be the catalyst for keeping utility bills in check, preventing bigger (and more expensive) repairs down the road, and maybe more importantly, ensuring that when summer turns up the heat, your air conditioner turns up the cool, indoor comfort. Here’s why: when your AC system is running, air circulating through its components can deposit airborne particles like dust, mold spores...