The Environmental Protection Agency has found indoor air quality is two to five times and as much as 100 times more polluted than the worst outdoor air. You may not be able to see, smell or touch it, but air pollution is impacting the health of your family. 

Because of new building standards and materials- new & remodeled homes are more tightly sealed than ever.  This process has created structure that are full of pollutants that can’t escape. They are trapped inside the living space, people then breathe them, suffer from them, and really need to find a solution for them.

What are some of the HEALTH EFFECTS?

Particulates- runny nose, congestion, sneezing, cough, nose or throat irritation, asthma flare-ups

Bioaerosols- bronchial infection, upper respiratory infections, viral pneumonia, sinusitis, throat & ear infections

VOC’s- memory loss, mild depression, lethargy, lung dysfunction, headaches, blurred vision

How do you improve our INDOOR AIR QUALITY?

PARTICULATES

Collecting microscopic particulate is the first step in cleaning unhealthy air in the home.  The method used should be able to efficiently collect particulate down to .3 microns and smaller.  Polarized media air cleaners or a bypass HEPA unit are both able to collect particulate in these sizes.  Most other filter methods will not be effective in collecting these harmful particulate sizes- or can damage your heating equipment- or both!

BIO-AEROSALS

Ultra-Violet germicidal treatment (UV light).  It is a trusted method used in hospitals to kill these germs and fungi.  A germicidal UV lamp with an output of 140 – 180 microwatts will be able to sterilize all the bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew as they pass through the air return in a residential heating system.

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC’s)

One way to reduce odors and gases (VOC’s) is to simply get rid of them by ventilating them and replacing with fresh air.  This can be done effectively with an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV).  This is not always possible or feasible.  Another way is by changing their molecular configuration through an oxidation process using either Hydroxyl or Oxygen radicals- some UV lights provide this feature. Choose a solution where you can control this output from the UV lamp.

All these systems are typically installed in conjunction with a forced air heating system.  For best results, it is recommended to run your fan motor continuously. This way the filtration systems are working 24/7!  Don’t have a forced air system?  There are some standalone products available.