Author Archives: Brigitte Malik

Indoor Air Quality on Long Island: What’s Actually in Your Air Ducts and Should You Be Concerned?

You can’t see what’s inside your air ducts. That’s part of the problem. Out of sight, out of mind — until someone in the house starts getting headaches, allergy symptoms flare up for no apparent reason, or there’s a stale, dusty smell that won’t go away no matter how many windows you open. The air […]

Your Dryer Vent Is Probably Overdue for Cleaning — Here’s What Happens When You Ignore It

Most homeowners on Long Island don’t think about their dryer vent until something goes wrong. The dryer takes two cycles to dry a load. Clothes come out hotter than usual. There’s a burning smell during a cycle. By the time those signs show up, you’ve already been running a fire risk for months. The Numbers […]