Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Okay, I know that it’s just the beginning of summer, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to think about preparing for the cold and flu season! I know, it sounds a bit out of the blue, but here’s an interesting bit of information for you: The EPA ran a study that showed the air quality in the average home is up to five (5) times dirtier than the air outside. Makes you think, doesn’t it? So, does that mean that the air in your home is just as bad as or worse than the air in LA? Probably.
Healthy living at its finest
Luckily, there is a pretty easy way for improving the indoor air quality of your home. But, before I get into that, let me paint a little picture for you.
Say it’s getting closer to cold and flu season, and you, like so many other people in America, start to feel a bit under the weather. It could be a simple case of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which basically means you get depressed when the weather gets cold, or it could be that the cold has compromised your immune system enough for the poor air quality in your home to get you sick. It happens more than you may think. Now, you can spend the cold half of the year feeling like crap, or you can do something about it. Here’s where that easy way to fix it all comes in.
Have clean air ducts. Yes, your house has air ducts, just like all the buildings in those blockbuster action films everyone’s seen, only yours are too small for you to play spy in.
Doesn’t actually work that way
Over time, and especially with use, dust and debris start to build up. But they’re not the only things; mold, insects, and even rodents tend to inhabit these tiny passageways, allowing your central air and heat system to spread their filth around your house like they owns the place. Needless to say, this can have a largely negative impact on your health.
By getting your air ducts cleaned and your air conditioning maintenanced regularly, say once or twice a year, you can do your part to help ensure that it’s healthier for you to breathe inside instead of outside. Now, I know that summer has just gotten here, and it may seem a little soon to be gearing up for the winter, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning for it. Keep it in mind, because it’s better to have it all said, done, and out of the way before the cold seasons get here.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
There is nothing that can replace the feeling of a healthy home, and indoor air quality is a huge part of a healthy home. One huge step you can take towards improved air quality in your home is installing an air purification system such as the Lennox PureAir, which is designed for removing particles such as dust, pet dander and pollen that can make the home unhealthy. The next step is keeping the home healthy with regular air condition maintenance. Having your air conditioning and heating system inspected at least once a year can ensure it is running smoothly and cleanly.
As part of your regular HVAC service, you may want to consider having your home inspected by a leading service provider like WC Heating & Air Conditioning to check for sources of pollutants, as well as temperature and humidity imbalances. This is important because homeowners often focus solely on the thermostat when they want to make their home more comfortable. But toxins such as dust and mold, in addition to odor causing bacteria, are equally important to focus on for the sake of comfort and health in the home.
An experienced professional HVAC technician can also recommend an indoor air quality purification solution if you don’t already have one. The Lennox PureAir, for example, can remove bio-aerosols and microorganisms such as bacteria, dust and mites. It also removes chemical vaporizers and household odors, and removes them for good without producing ozone, which can irritate the lungs and lead to coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
With a high efficiency HVAC and filtration system and regular air condition maintenance, you can greatly improve the comfort and health of everyone in your home. Skilled service providers can do more than help filter the air in your home and check your heating and cooling system for potential problems. They can make sure the quality of the air in your home is at an optimal level for your well being.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Indoor air quality may seem like an afterthought to some people, but for those who have serious allergies and environmental sensitivities it is a big issue. Even the healthiest folks should consider testing indoor air quality in their homes. As many as 80 percent of all infectious diseases are transmitted by touching surfaces, and many breathing challenges are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem.
With routine heating and AC maintenance, in conjunction with an efficient air purification system, it is possible to destroy up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses and germs on household surfaces and reduce approximately 90 percent of airborne micro organisms. There are many products to consider for HVAC installation, including humidifiers and air scrubbers, which can greatly reduce breathing challenges and make your home a cleaner place. Investing in HVAC maintenance once or twice a year can also do wonders for your indoor air quality.
Unfortunately, many homeowners do not even realize that the heating, cooling and humidifying systems in their homes are actually contributing to their poor air quality. When the vents, filters and ductwork of the HVAC system are dirty, the air will become filled with allergens and other contaminants. Simply having a heating and cooling technician come out once or twice a year for routine maintenance and cleaning can really help. From testing indoor air quality to cleaning and replacing minor components of the heating, cooling and humidifying systems, it’s possible to greatly reduce the unwanted dirt and bacteria filling the air of your home.
The products you choose and the way you maintain them can greatly affect the quality of the air inside your home. Call a certified HVAC installation and service specialist today to learn more about the different ways you can clean up the air that you and your loved ones breathe every day.
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