If you’ve lived in Charleston for even one spring, you know what locals call “The Pollening.” Cars turn yellow. Patios get coated overnight. And for many homeowners, allergy symptoms suddenly kick into overdrive. What most people don’t realize is that a big part of managing seasonal...
The Real Reason Your Charleston Home Feels Damp in Winter
Written by Stephanie Postell on . Posted in Indoor Air Quality.
When temperatures drop, most homeowners expect their homes to feel drier, not damp or sticky. Yet, in Charleston’s coastal climate, winter can bring an uncomfortable kind of humidity that lingers indoors, making your home feel clammy even when it’s cool outside.
If your walls feel...
How To Keep Coastal Air From Making Your Home Sticky
Written by Stephanie Postell on . Posted in Indoor Air Quality.
Living in Charleston means enjoying ocean breezes, beautiful views – and unfortunately, sticky indoor air. That clammy feeling you get at home? It’s not just uncomfortable, it’s a sign that coastal humidity is affecting your indoor air quality.
At Anchor Heating & Air, we help...
Best Air Purifiers for Charleston’s Pollen Season
Written by Stephanie Postell on . Posted in Indoor Air Quality.
Spring in Charleston, SC brings blooming flowers and fresh coastal breezes – but it also unleashes high pollen levels that can make allergy season unbearable. Even with windows closed, pollen finds its way indoors through doorways, clothing, and ventilation systems, triggering...
How High Humidity Affects Your Charleston Home
Written by Stephanie Postell on . Posted in Helpful Tips, Indoor Air Quality.
If you’re feeling much warmer than the readings on your thermostat suggest, it’s likely due to high humidity. However, high humidity does more than make you feel like lowering the reading on your air conditioner by a few levels. It can also have a negative effect on your home’s...
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Written by Stephanie Postell on . Posted in Indoor Air Quality.
The spring season is a magical time in South Carolina due to many reasons, such as the azalea and dogwood blooms. If you attended this spring’s Flowertown Festival, you experienced some of the most beautiful flowers to date, but you may still be suffering from allergy symptoms....