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HVAC & IAQ Knowledge Base

Evidence-based articles on duct cleaning, indoor air quality, and HVAC system health — written for New Mexico homeowners, property managers, and healthcare facilities.

Technology 6 min read

InstaScope™ vs. Traditional Spore Trap Testing: What's the Difference?

Lab-based spore trap testing takes 3–7 days and gives you one snapshot. InstaScope™ delivers real-time continuous data. We break down the differences and when each is appropriate.

February 2026Read
Mold & IAQ 5 min read

HVAC Mold in Albuquerque: Monsoon Season and Your Air Quality

Albuquerque's monsoon season (June–September) creates rapid humidity spikes that accelerate mold growth in HVAC systems. What to watch for and when to act.

January 2026Read
Biofilm 7 min read

HVAC Biofilm: The Invisible Contamination Standard Cleaning Misses

Biofilm is 1,000× more resistant to antimicrobials than free-floating bacteria. UV-fluorescence detection reveals what white light inspection cannot see.

December 2025Read
Post-Remediation 6 min read

Why Post-Remediation Duct Cleaning Is Non-Negotiable

Mold remediation cleans the structure. But if the HVAC system isn't cleaned, mold spores will re-contaminate the remediated space within days. Here's what IICRC standards require.

November 2025Read
Wildfire & IAQ 5 min read

Wildfire Smoke and Your HVAC System: What New Mexico Homeowners Need to Know

Wildfire smoke contains ultra-fine PM2.5 particles that penetrate deep into duct systems and continue off-gassing for months. InstaScope™ data from NM wildfire events.

October 2025Read
Healthcare 9 min read

ASHRAE 170 and Joint Commission EC.02.05.01: What Healthcare Facilities Must Know

Healthcare HVAC cleaning requirements go far beyond standard residential or commercial protocols. A complete guide to regulatory compliance for NM healthcare facilities.

September 2025Read
Litigation Support 7 min read

HVAC Documentation for Litigation: What Attorneys and Adjusters Need

Chain-of-custody ductoscope video and InstaScope™ data are increasingly required in NM property damage litigation. What court-admissible HVAC evidence looks like.

August 2025Read