Due to being downwind from regional forest fires, the residents of Salmon, Idaho, are often beset by terrible air quality every summer. While it’s difficult to stop or prevent the fires, local electricians and HVAC experts can install special purifiers to help residents stay healthy. Here’s a closer look at the situation and the efforts to resolve it.

Why Is the Air Quality in Salmon So Bad?

Salmon is plagued by smoke and pollution from wildfires that occur nearby in the summer. “Residential wood combustion” from wood stoves is a secondary source of problems in the winter. In both cases, so much particulate matter enters the air that it tends to exceed the safety threshold set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Such pollution can have adverse effects on the health of residents, causing respiratory distress, aggravating asthma, and worsening conditions for those afflicted with lung diseases or heart problems. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable.

What Can You Do About It?

Electricians and AC technicians have stepped up to address the problem by installing air purifiers in homes and buildings in the area. These devices have powerful filters that trap particulate matter and don’t allow it to circulate into the ductwork of local homes. In addition to these standalone systems, outfit air conditioners and heat pumps with filters as additional defenses against the pollution. Electricians and HVAC contractors are available to consult on further strategies for improving home air quality.

If your home is having an air quality issue, contact Ray’s Heating, Plumbing & Electric in Lemhi County, ID. This family-owned and -operated electrician has been serving the community for over 45 years. They offer a wide range of electrical services, including adding purifiers and upgrading air conditioners and heat pumps. They even offer 24/7 emergency services for urgent issues. Make an appointment by calling (208) 756-3649. Learn more about the company and their services on their website.