Blog Posts
What Are the Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality? - 6.4 million people around the world die each year from complications of poor air. What are the risks of poor… 
Ventilation for Indoor Plants - Many people have some plants in their home. These can range from succulents on a windowsill to a full hydroponics… 
Ceiling Fans and Your Home’s Ventilation - 80 million homes in America currently have ceiling fans. These fans have long been used as a method of cooling… 
How Can a Homeowner Gain “Energy Independence”? - Global Energy Independence Day is an annual celebration in July. While scientists around the world study how to make countries… 
Air Conditioning Appreciation Days - As we begin to heat up for the summer up here in New Hampshire, southern states have already been well… 
Zehnder America’s Lawrence Ponziano featured in Licensed Architect - Our own Lawrence Ponziano has written an article featured in this spring's issue of Licensed Architect. You can find his… 
Wildfire Smoke - One of the biggest threats to healthy air quality is smoke. Whether it’s cigarette smoke, fireplace smoke, or wildfire smoke,… 
Your Heart & Lungs - Bad air quality can be the root cause of a slew of health problems. The most common problems affect the… 
Understanding Fragrance Free - Many workplaces are moving to have a fragrance-free environment in order to keep employees safe. However, many don’t understand the… 
Air Quality and Eye Health - Have you ever felt your eyes itch or become dry? If this happens often, the cause of your irritated eyes… 
Care About Your Indoor Air Month - February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month, and we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should care… 
The Interdependency of Envelope and Ventilation in Healthy Buildings - How does building efficiency affect indoor air quality? Does conserving energy necessarily mean a lack of ventilation? As buildings become… 
Air Quality for Hospice and Home Health Care - Hospice care or home health care are important for people who are ill, elderly, or suffer from chronic conditions. No… 
Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day - November 30 is Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day. This day is the opposite of sick days—enjoy health… Indoor Air Quality Affects COPD Sufferers - November is COPD Awareness Month, and at Zehnder America, we understand how air quality is a major factor for lung… 
Great Smokeout Day - Thursday, November 15th is a little-known holiday called the Great American Smokeout Day. The day is devoted to helping people… 
Overcoming Shortfalls of Natural Ventilation by Using Mechanical Ventilation - A well-ventilated home or building is important for the health and comfort of those who live in them, as well… 
Keep Pets Healthy With Quality Indoor Air - Do you have a pet at home? Most people do--70% of US families have a dog or a cat. We… 
Clean Air for Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment - This September, we celebrate Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. At Zehnder America, we deal with air quality issues on a daily… 
Childproofing Your Home’s Air - If you have a young child or are expecting a new addition to your family, you know how important it… 
The Rector’s Residence in Monroe, Maine - Large-scale grid outages have increased in the last couple of years in the United States. Some home and business owners… 
6 Energy-Saving Tips for Summer - With summer in full swing, many families are looking for ways to lower their cooling bills. High summer temperatures and… 
4 Strategies for Avoiding Home Asthma Triggers - Spring is a difficult time for many asthma sufferers. Environmental factors such as mold and pollen can trigger asthma symptoms.… 
3 Nasty Air Contaminants and HOW to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality - Is your home’s air making you sick? Is contaminated home air triggering coughs, wheezing, asthmas, and sinus problems in your… 
How the Mastrangelo’s Used Zehnder Systems to Improve IAQ - When the Mastrangelo family had renovated and expanded their Massachusetts cape home several years ago, they added spray foam insulation… 
Rector Home Project in New England - When a “bomb cyclone” blasted much of New England and caused widespread power outages, Eric and Alison Rector knew that… 
Russian Masonry Stove Heats High-Performance Home - During the cold winter months, it is such a treat to sit in front of a warm fire. Fireplaces and…
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