Indoor Air Quality

Benefits of an Air Purifier

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Today’s homes are built to be more energy efficient than ever, with tightly sealed doors, windows, foundations, and deeply insulated attics and walls. A benefit for sure when it comes to reducing energy consumption, but all at the cost of poorer indoor Air quality.

You see, once less outdoor air is allowed in, dust, pet dander, chemicals, odors, and other pollutants can accumulate and cause indoor air pollution up to five times greater than what you experience outdoors – that’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And that presents quite the problem for anyone suffering from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

The solution? An air purifier. Read on to learn about the health benefits of air purifiers and how to choose the right one for your family’s needs.

Advantages of Air Purifiers

  1. One of the most important benefits of an air purifier is its ability to reduce allergy and asthma triggers by decreasing pollutants such as dust, pollen, mold, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from building materials, household cleaners, new carpet and furnishings, and more. While no air purifier can remove all contaminants from the air, they can greatly reduce the concentration of indoor air pollution by removing up to 99.7% of particles as small as .3 microns.
  2. Even if no one in your home suffers from allergies or asthma, an air purifier can minimize other symptoms like headaches, fatigue, dizziness, coughing and sneezing, scratchy throat, eyes, nose, and more. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the cause of such symptoms, but if you notice you feel better upon leaving your home, air quality may be the problem.
  3. In addition to reducing symptoms related to respiratory issues, an air purifier can reduce your chances of getting sick from certain types of bacteria and viruses during cold and flu season. For best results, we recommend choosing a UV air purifier – disinfecting UV lights help further protect you from airborne pathogens.
  4. Cigarette smoke, cooking odors, pet odors, and other smells can linger, settling into your upholstered furniture and carpeting. An air purifier with a charcoal or activated carbon filter can help banish strong, unpleasant odors for fresher, more pleasant indoor air.

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Problems Caused by Dry Indoor Air

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It’s not just the snow, ice, and cold that try our patience during the winter months. There’s also dry indoor air. As outdoor temps dip, and heating systems kick in, indoor humidity levels take a serious dip. And that can do more harm than simply causing dry, itchy skin or chapped lips. Here are some … Read more

How to Get Rid of Mold in Your HVAC System

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While mold is most certainly one item you would love to live without, you can’t – at least not at home. That’s because every home and commercial building with plumbing, heating and cooling systems has at least some mold. So, the idea isn’t how to get rid of it, but locate and minimize its growth. … Read more

How to Increase Indoor Humidity

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Ready for one of life’s little ironies? Okay, here it is. When people complain about the summer heat, it’s often not the heat that’s bothering them – it’s the humidity. Ninety degrees and dry is pretty comfortable. Ninety degrees with 90% humidity – most would agree – is miserable. When temperatures begin to moderate, you … Read more

Problems Caused by Dry Air

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Let’s say you’re nearing retirement or know someone who is. They hate the idea of leaving friends and family, but they’re making the big move to Arizona anyway.  Reason? To leave high humidity behind and enjoy all that nice, dry desert air. Uh, really?  Indoors or out, dry air has its own fair share of … Read more