Category: Indoor Air Quality

With the spring season in full bloom and summer on its way, homeowners in Massachusetts welcome fresh air and sunshine. But with the change in seasons comes a new set of indoor air quality concerns—pollen, excess humidity, lingering winter dust, and allergens can affect your home’s air and your health.

At Reidy Heating & Cooling, we understand the importance of breathing clean air. That’s why we offer advanced solutions, including UV lights, air purifiers, and air cleaners to keep your indoor environment fresh, safe, and comfortable.

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters in Spring & Summer

The warmer weather introduces an increase in airborne allergens, pollutants, and humidity fluctuations that can impact your indoor air. Without proper filtration or purification, these contaminants can settle in your home, leading to:

• Seasonal Allergies – Pollen enters homes through open windows, vents, and even on clothing, triggering sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes.
• Dust & Mold Growth – Excess moisture combined with leftover dust from winter can lead to mold formation and respiratory issues.
• Lingering Winter Contaminants – After months of heating, dust, pet dander, and pollutants accumulate in ductwork and air filters.

The good news? Reidy Heating & Cooling provides the perfect solutions to combat poor air quality.

How Reidy Heating & Cooling Can Help

Learn more about the variety of indoor air quality solutions we offer, and how they can benefit your home:

UV Lights: Killing Germs at the Source

One of the most effective ways to improve air quality is through UV lights. These lights are installed within your HVAC system and neutralize harmful bacteria, mold, and viruses before they circulate throughout your home.

• Prevents microbial growth in ductwork and on coils
• Reduces airborne germs and viruses
• Creates a healthier living environment

UV lights are a powerful, chemical-free way to maintain clean air year-round, especially important during spring when bacteria thrive in moisture-prone areas.

Air Purifiers: Filtering Out Pollutants & Allergens

Allergens like pollen, dust, and pet dander can wreak havoc on sensitive respiratory systems. That’s where air purifiers come in.

Air purifiers work by pulling air through high-efficiency filters, trapping contaminants before they circulate through your home. Many modern air purifiers also use activated carbon filters to eliminate odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

• Reduces pollen and allergy triggers
• Removes lingering winter dust and odors
• Improves overall indoor air freshness

Pairing air purification with regular HVAC maintenance can drastically improve air quality and lessen allergy symptoms during peak pollen season. At Reidy, we proudly offer the Carrier Infinity® air purification system.

Equipped with patented Captures & Kills® technology, this advanced system has been third-party tested to inactivate 99% of select viruses and germs when used as directed. That means powerful protection against:

• Coronavirus
• Common cold surrogate
• Bacteria responsible for strep throat
• Human influenza

By trapping and neutralizing harmful pathogens, the Infinity Air Purifier ensures cleaner, healthier air for your family, offering peace of mind in every breath

Air Cleaners: Whole-Home Filtration at Its Best

Air cleaners integrate directly into your HVAC system, ensuring clean air throughout your entire home.

These advanced systems use HEPA and electrostatic filtration technology to trap and eliminate microscopic particles, keeping your HVAC system free from contaminants while providing healthier, fresher air for everyone in the household.

• Whole-home air purification
• Traps fine particulates, dust, and allergens
• Works seamlessly with existing HVAC systems

If you’re looking for an all-encompassing solution, an air cleaner installed by Reidy Heating & Cooling offers next-level indoor air protection—perfect for those sensitive to seasonal changes.

The Importance of Whole-Home Humidifiers (But Not for Spring & Summer!)

Although whole-home humidifiers are essential for winter comfort, they aren’t as necessary during spring and summer. Massachusetts tends to experience naturally higher humidity levels during these seasons, making additional moisture unnecessary. However, if you find that your home air is overly dry due to excessive AC use, Reidy Heating & Cooling can still recommend the right solutions for year-round comfort.

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with Reidy Heating & Cooling

With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to upgrade your indoor air quality. Whether you’re battling pollen, tackling dust buildup, or simply looking to breathe cleaner air, Reidy Heating & Cooling offers the most effective solutions. Ready to take control of your indoor air? Contact us today to learn more about UV lights, air purifiers, and air cleaners for your home!

In today’s world, “indoor air quality” has become a buzz phrase. More and more people are concerned about the quality of the air they’re breathing while indoors. While this often applies to places like retail locations and restaurants, it’s just as important that you pay attention to the quality of air within your own home. After all, you spend so much of your time there! If you’re not sure that your home’s indoor air is the best it can be, keep reading to learn more.

Steps You Can Take for Better Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ

You may have concerns about the air quality in your home. Maybe you’ve noticed that your family members with allergies or asthma experience more discomfort than usual. Or, you’ve found that your skin is dry and flaky. There are many warning signs that can indicate that your home’s air isn’t as healthy as it should be. Here are a few indicators:

• Allergies or asthma symptoms seem worse when you’re at home.
• Your skin is dry, flaky, and itchy.
• You notice a lot of particles in the air when your HVAC equipment runs.
• Your wood flooring and fixtures creak, have cracks, or are warped.
• The air inside your home is smelly.
• Your pets seem to scratch themselves a lot, but they don’t have fleas.
• You’re noticing a lot of static cling on carpets, drapes, and clothing.

Fortunately, there are a few things you can start doing right now that can help improve your home’s IAQ – today. An article appearing on the WebMD website shared some helpful suggestions for keeping your home’s air cleaner.

• Keep floors clean. Vacuum carpets and mop other floors regularly to remove dirt, debris, and other contaminants. Also, doormats and making it a policy to remove footwear before entering the home can help keep whatever you might track in on your shoes out of the house – and out of your indoor air.
• Maintain the proper humidity in your home. You can do this by using a humidifier in the winter when the air tends to get overly dry, and a dehumidifier in the summer, when the air tends to hold more moisture than is healthy.
• Make your home no-smoking. There are many particles and contaminants that can build up inside your home from cigarette smoke. Tar, smoke residue and nicotine residue can coat your walls and ceilings.
• Use natural cleaning products. You can buy many different natural cleaning products commercially now, or you can opt to make your own. Many cleaning products contain chemicals and artificial fragrances, both of which can irritate those with respiratory concerns.

Products that Can Help Improve Your Home’s IAQ

If you’re taking measures to improve your home’s air quality, but you’re still concerned about it, you’ll be happy to know there are numerous different types of indoor air quality products available today, many of which can be purchased from and installed by your trusted home comfort company. At Reidy, we’re pleased to offer our customers the following products:

• Humidifiers: Static cling, itchy, flaky skin, sneezing, and dry nasal passages are all indications that you don’t have enough moisture in the air in your home. Dry indoor air is especially a problem in the winter months when your furnace is running on a frequent basis. Fortunately, Reidy offers humidifiers that can help keep the air in your home moisturized – and help you feel more comfortable.
• UV Light: Need help to eliminate mold and bacteria from your home’s air? UV light can help. Ultraviolet purification systems help rid your home of harmful mold and bacteria by killing the organisms that often grow in your home cooling system. UV light helps you enjoy better air quality, along with better performance from your cooling system.
• Air Purification: When you have someone in your home who suffers from allergies and asthma, the air you breathe can’t be pure enough. When you choose Reidy to help with your indoor air quality needs, we’ll help you choose the right air purifier for your home and your budget. Our air purifiers offer the best performance, filtering out the pollutants, allergens, and pathogens so you and your family can enjoy fresher indoor air.
• Air Cleaners: Are you sensitive to odors, cooking fumes, chemical vapors, and other airborne contaminants? Then you may want to think about installing an air cleaner in your home. Reidy can help you get an air cleaner that will rid your home of unpleasant odors and vapors. What’s more, our air cleaners can eliminate other irritants like bacteria, viruses, mold, pollen, dirt, pet dander, and mites.

How can Reidy help me get better indoor air quality in my home today?

That’s easy! All you need to do is give us a call! We’ll be happy to tell you about our indoor air quality products and solutions, and how we can help you get them. Just call (413) 534-3749 to learn more about how we can help you with your IAQ needs.