Indoor Air QualitY
How can we improve your indoor air quality?
Bad indoor air quality is an issue in a large number of homes in the United States as a whole. A recent report produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that the air quality in the average home is 2-5 times worse than the air quality outside. In some extreme cases, indoor air quality has been found to be up to 100 times worse.
Poor indoor air quality can result from contaminants and particles that accumulate in homes that suffer from inadequate ventilation. These contaminants and particles can cause allergies and health complaints for the inhabitants of a building.
An HVAC system that has been installed correctly and is adequately maintained will improve indoor air quality and provide comfort for a home’s inhabitants.
However, when an HVAC system is not maintained properly, it can be the main cause of poor indoor air quality. With improper filtration, a system can spread dust, pollen, pet dander, and other harmful substances around your home.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions to Consider for your Home
Media Filters
You can put a standard size high quality air filter in your system, but more than likely they do not have enough surface area to filter properly without sacrificing system capacity and efficiency. Upgrading to a separate media filter cabinet will give you the benefits of retaining energy efficiency of your system while filtering out more harmful contaminants and allergens.
UV Lights
Adding an ultraviolet light to your system will help destroy airborne contaminants
Bipolar Ionization
This is a device that is added to your duct system to aid in removing particles from the airstream, works best with a quality media filter.
In-Room Air Purifier
Adding a separate air purifier to a room is a great option as well. This can be a simpler solution when you don't want a whole house solution.
Humidifiers
Maintaining the proper humidity in your space can be part of feeling comfortable in your home, but it can also be vital in controlling airborne contaminants, such as allergens and viruses.
The above options can each be helpful for indoor air quality. For best results, contact us to tailor a combination specific to your needs.
Please contact us today at (916) 542-0323 or book online to schedule an appointment.
