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Air Conditioning Can Make You Sick: Here’s How to Avoid It

Have you ever felt “air conditioning sickness?” You know, that cold, stuffy, weak feeling caused by staying indoors under the influence of an air conditioner for too long? All you want to do is get back outside into the warm summer sun for the sake of your health and your sanity. This feeling is not…

Can Air Conditioning Really Improve Workplace Productivity?

Last June, we wrote an article about the benefits of air conditioning in Alaska, discussing how windows can heat an indoor space well above the average Alaska summer highs of 78° F. According to a study conducted on the impact of heat on office productivity, employees experience a 2% decrease in productivity for every 1…

4 Benefits to Maintaining Your Air Conditioner in Alaska

In our previous blog, we established just how important it could be to have an air conditioning unit in your Alaskan residence or business. With an investment like that, it’s important to get the most bang for your buck. So today, we’re sharing the key benefits of properly maintaining your A/C unit so that it…

Do I Really Need an Air Conditioner in Alaska?

We expect that for many, the first answer that pops into your head is, “of course not!” It’s Alaska after all; it just doesn’t get that hot. And while we would agree that technically most could probably survive our short but glorious summers without air conditioning, there are some significant benefits to consider. We Have a…

5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality This Fall

Are you nose blind to the air quality in your home?  According to the EPA, your indoor air quality can be up to 100 times worse than outdoors.  Ensuring air quality encompasses more than eliminating pesky smells; it’s about the health and purity of the air you breathe.  And it’s especially important to maintain the…