Air purifiers cannot dehumidify the air. Activated charcoal filters are the only filters in air purifiers that can absorb some moisture. However, their effect is not significant and does not alter...

Whole house fans do not cause mold. Whole house fans ventilate and cool down the indoor environment. The eventual reduction in temperature and humidity helps restrict mold growth. Whole house fans...

Respiratory masks with N100, R100 or P100 NIOSH rating, or 3M negative and positive pressure masks can be used to filter asbestos. Masks fitted with HEPA filter cartridges can also be used for...

Smoke alarms beep continually when there is a fire in the home. In the case of false alarms, a smoke detector can keep beeping due to residual charge, high humidity, old batteries, extreme...

Oxygen concentrators can cost from $700 for a stationary model, to over $4,000 for portable models. Units that deliver up to 10 liters of oxygen per minute (LPM) are more expensive than those that...

A poor sleeping position, worn-out CPAP mask, or nasal congestion can increase your CPAP events per hour. CPAP events can also be increased or influenced by drinking habits, mask leak, or mask-off...