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Air Quality
[ air quality ]
Poor air quality in your home could make you and your loved ones sick.
Did you know that according to the American Medical Association, 50% of all illness is caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air?
Studies have shown that indoor air is up to 100 times more toxic than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can cause symptoms such as: asthma, allergies, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin.
[ House-As-a-system ]
How does it work?
Since multiple systems in a home are responsible for indoor air quality, a house-as-a-system approach is the best long-term way to make your home safer and more comfortable. The best solution optimizes air circulation throughout your entire home. This includes air sealing cracks and gaps in the building envelope, ventilating your home, and scrubbing the air for VOCs, bacteria, and viruses to achieve cleaner and fresher air indoors.
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Learn More About Indoor Air Quality
What are the common causes of indoor air quality problems?
- Indoor environment – inadequate temperature, humidity, poor air circulation, ventilation system issues.
- Unsealed building envelopes exchanging air between the attic and main living areas.
- Indoor air contaminants – chemicals, dusts, molds, fungi, bacteria, gases, vapors, and odors.
- Insufficient outdoor air intake.
- Antiquated duct systems
What are indoor air contaminants?
- Carbon dioxide (CO2), tobacco smoke, perfume, body odors – from building occupants.
- Dust, fiberglass, asbestos, gases, including formaldehyde – from building materials and attic areas.
- Toxic vapors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – from household cleansers, solvents, pesticides, disinfectants, glues.
- Gases, vapors, odors – off-gas emissions from furniture, carpets, and paints.
- Dust mites – from attic, carpets, fabric, foam chair cushions.
- Microbial contaminants, fungi, molds, bacteria – from damp areas, attics, stagnant water, and condensate pans.
- Ozone – from electric motors, electrostatic air cleaners.
What symptoms are often linked to poor indoor air quality?
- Asthma or allergies
- Headaches or dizziness
- Lethargy, fatigue, or low energy levels
- Dryness and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and skin
- Shortness of breath
- Sinus congestion
- Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
- Coughing and sneezing
- Respiratory issues
- Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
What are the long-term effects of exposure to poor indoor air contaminants?
- Respiratory disease
- Heart disease
- Cancer