Our Systems Improve Air Quality, Enhance Ventilation and Balance Humidity
The air quality inside your home may be even worse than the air outside, especially if you are among America's 40 million allergy sufferers. Add in the fact that we spend 90 percent of our time inside, and indoor air quality becomes a major concern.
What are some causes of poor indoor air quality?
- Tobacco smoke
- Dust mites found in bedding
- Dander from household pets
- Formaldehyde from carpeting, upholstery and wall paneling
- Fumes from household products including: paints, paint strippers, and other solvents; aerosol sprays; cleansers and disinfectants; etc.
- Mold and mildew found in wet or moist walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture; as well as poorly maintained humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners
- Combustion pollutants from fuel burning appliances such as space heaters, ranges, ovens, stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and clothes dryers
How does poor indoor air quality affect people?
- Irritated eyes
- Runny nose
- Nasal congestion
- Scratchy throat
- Coughing
- Rashes
- Fever
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Fatigue
Poor indoor air quality can also trigger asthma attacks as well as serious illnesses in immune-compromised individuals, the elderly and very young children.
