Category "Indoor Air Quality"

Are you a “Swipe and Wipe” kind of person? “Who?” I know is what you are saying to yourself. A “swipe and wipe” er is a person that swipes a disinfecting cleaner of their shelf, sprays and quickly wipes it up. Then they leave thinking they’re protected by all the wonderful claims made on a […]

Keeping coils clean from dirt and debris is one of the most important things in a preventative maintenance program. Keeping them free of biological growth is even more important.  When coils become dirty with dust and grime, it can limit the air flow through the coils. In an HVAC system, this airflow is where the […]

If you’ve experienced odor in your HVAC system you know how uncomfortable that can be. We’ve got some simple tips to eliminate odor in your HVAC system once and for all. Not only can odor in your HVAC system be obnoxious to your sense of smell, but it can also be unhealthy. It is a warning sign to you that your […]

Ductless mini-splits have a lot going for them. They’re quiet, efficient, cost-effective, flexible and comfortable. And they have another major advantage over central air systems: Mini-splits systems don’t include lengths of ductwork where dust, mold and other contaminants can build up. A well maintained mini-split has the potential to deliver cleaner air to living spaces. […]

According to…well, i read it somewhere, there’s about 1.5M mini split systems (or ductless) being installed every year.  Add this to the millions and millions (some say north of 8 million in the US) already installed and this flexible cooling technology is really becoming prevalent.  Mini split, multi split or other split systems offer some great benefits  They […]

Managing mold in commercial HVAC systems is part of any good, solid Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) process. In fact, it is specific in by national organizations that managing for bacterial growth needs to be part of routine maintenance. The dangers of not managing mold and mildew growth in HVAC are far more than “dirty sock syndrome” where […]

Mold is everywhere is some form or other, especially in warm, humid states like Florida. We should know, we are located in Florida. In nature it can be very useful but when in inhabited areas, mold is allowed to sit and feed certain molds can produce dangerous by-products that can cause harm to your home, office or building. This […]

Learn how to remove mold from an HVAC system. Mold in HVAC systems is a common problem. By their nature HVAC systems create a lot of moisture and if left un managed this moisture, combined with warm environments, can be a breeding ground for mold in your HVAC system. Once in your system, it can […]

We’re proud to announce that BBJ Environmental Solutions and specifically Bob Baker has been awarded the Phoenix Award by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) for his work in redesigning and airflow management of the HVAC system at the Detroit Airport Tower and Air Traffic Control. Robert Baker was part of an eight-organization team that was honored by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) […]

In an earlier article, we described a new medical office where the moisture level in the attic space was so high that water was condensing on ceiling panels and light fixtures and dripping on the Physician and his patients. This resulted from a building design change decision during construction that was incompletely implemented. We made […]