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School Air Quality is More Important Than Ever

With this summer’s oppressive heat and torrential rains and with many HVAC systems turned off or raised higher in June, July and August, Fairfield and Westchester school buildings face more indoor air quality issues, including mold and airborne contamination, than in the past, said Anthony Abate, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) of AtmosAir […]

Your School’s Unseen Health Threat: Indoor Air Quality

With the start of a new school year, the health & wellness of students, teachers, and school district employees has become—more than ever—a top priority and concern. Faced with this summer’s oppressive heat and torrential rains, and with many HVAC systems turned off or raised higher for June, July, and August, school buildings face more […]

Breathe Easy: Enhancing Sports Wellness with AtmosAir’s Advanced Air Purification Solutions

Turn Down the AC: Chilling Signs You Are Overpaying for Utilities — And How To Stop

In many parts of the U.S., summer is the perfect time to take advantage of hot temperatures and enjoy the outdoors. But with the heat comes more sustained air conditioning usage and higher energy bills for many households. While this isn’t exactly unusual, it can still put a damper on your summer plans and lead to financial […]

The 5 Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners To Keep You (and The Planet) Cool

In the market for a new air conditioner? Energy efficiency might not be at the top of your must-have list. But an energy-efficient AC unit can reduce your energy bill while requiring fewer repairs and ultimately boasting a longer life span. And since classic AC units put harmful chemicals into the environment, you’re fighting climate […]

Standard 241: Important Step Toward Healthier Buildings

In late 2022, near the end of the Covid public health emergency, the White House contacted the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), seeking guidance as to how to better ventilate buildings to help prevent the airborne spread of infectious illness. The Covid pandemic had shown that those who owned or managed […]

ASHRAE Standard 241: A Giant Step Forward in Building Ventilation and Health

In late 2022 near the end of the Covid public health emergency,  the White House contacted ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) seeking guidance as to how to better ventilate buildings to help prevent the airborne spread of infectious illness. The Covid pandemic showed that those who owned or managed buildings […]

How to Keep an Apartment Cool in Summer Without AC – HVAC Experts Share Their Tried-and-Tested Tips for Small Spaces

Often on the smaller side, apartments should be easier to keep cool than a whole house but, in reality, they are actually more prone to heat retention – making them hotter and less manageable in the summer months, especially in a heatwave. While most modern apartments have air conditioning installed to help cool down a room, […]

Brief on ASHRAE’s Standard 241

In late 2022, the White House contacted ASHRAE to help prepare for the upcoming expiration of Title 42 (in May 2023) and the end of the COVID public health emergency. The government tasked ASHRAE with the job of creating guidance on how to operate buildings in a way to help prevent the spread of airborne […]