Imagine this familiar Los Angeles scene: the mercury finally dips, and you decide it’s time to switch on the heater for the first time since last spring. You brace yourself for that initial blast of warmth, only to be met by a distinctly stale, musty odor, accompanied by visible clouds of dust circulating through your home. Within hours, family members are sneezing, eyes are itching, and that comforting warmth feels anything but. It’s a frustrating, uncomfortable reality for many homeowners, but it doesn’t have to be yours this winter.
Instead of enduring an assault on your senses and well-being, this year you can proactively prepare your home for the heating season. Taking steps now to address your indoor air quality, particularly focusing on your air ducts, can