Ventilation Best Practices for Oregon’s Rainy Season: Reducing Indoor Pollutants

September 9, 2025

A little planning and care help your ventilation system clear out pollutants that build up during long stretches of rain. We at Woodward Heating Air Plumbing in Salem, OR can guide you through each step so you can breathe easier and feel confident in your home’s air quality. Let’s get your system ready for Oregon’s wet months. Understand Indoor Pollutant Sources You may not see the smoke, allergens, or cooking odors that linger when windows stay shut during rainy weeks. You produce moisture when you shower, cook, or dry clothes indoors. That moisture feeds mold spores hiding

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Beyond Basic Filters: Innovative Approaches to Air Purification

March 6, 2025

Your furnace houses a standard filter that removes large particulate matter from the air circulating through your HVAC system. Unfortunately, this filter doesn’t do much for smaller contaminants, often leading to an increase in allergy symptoms, airway irritation, headaches, and fatigue. There are various advanced air filtration options available for use in your Salem, OR home. The Basics of Standard Filters The filter in your furnace likely features a fiberglass or pleated design. It can trap particles that are approximately 0.3 microns in size. Ultrafine particles are around 0.1 microns and account for more than 90%

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Checking Your Indoor Air Quality Is Vital

May 9, 2023

Poor indoor air quality can significantly impact your health and overall comfort. For that reason, you should consider checking the indoor air quality of your home. There are many reasons why you should schedule these inspections. Learn about the benefits of having your indoor air quality checked on a regular basis. The Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality Poor indoor air quality is a significant concern for residential and commercial spaces. When the air inside a building is contaminated with pollutants, it can have serious health consequences for the occupants. These pollutants can come from various

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How Do You Know When Air Ducts Require Cleaning?

December 16, 2022

Not all homeowners think about how the heated or cooled air travels from the HVAC system to the vents. However, the process is vital to the operation of the unit. The blower sends the air through the air ducts, and the ducts connect to the vents. Taking proper care of the air ducts is vital because energy loss and air quality may suffer when neglecting the ducts. Proper care includes keeping the air ducts clean. So, when should you have them cleaned? A regular cleaning schedule helps, and so does being alert to signs of trouble.

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How To Improve Indoor Air Quality Naturally

February 12, 2021

Fresh air is essential for comfortable living, but getting that air is not always a guarantee, thanks to all the pollutants. There are home pollutants such as dust, fire retardants, and chemicals that won’t allow you to enjoy the fresh air. Poor quality air has various effects on the body, including breathing problems, flu, asthma, and lung issues. But your hands are not tied when it comes to getting fresh air. There are natural ways to improve indoor air quality and keep your entire family healthy. 1. Maintain a Clean House You can

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How to Deal With Clogged Air Ducts

September 20, 2020

Whether air gets heated or cooled, HVAC fans help circulate air into the home. Like water traveling through a hose, there needs to be a conduit to deliver the heated and cooled air. Air ducts provide the passageway, and the passage leads to vents. Air exits the vents and then enter the interior of your home. You may adjust your thermostat if you wish to alter the temperature. The way an HVAC system works seems somewhat simple. The “simple” process involves several components working together to deliver the desired outcome. Things don’t always work correctly, though.

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HVAC and Airborne Viruses: Separating Fact from Fiction

August 2, 2020

With all the talk of the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners in Salem, OR, wonder if their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will offer protection against viruses. Some people fear that a poor HVAC system will make viruses spread more through a household. Because Salem has cool winters, rainy springs and autumns and warm summers, you’ll be using your heating and cooling system almost every day of the year. The information about COVID-19 is changing as scientists learn more about the virus that causes this disease, and there’s a lot of misinformation online. Read on to learn some myths and

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