An unfortunate side-effect of the modern energy-efficient home is that the heat sealing on the home prevents the circulation of fresh outdoor air. This results in a buildup of pollutants inside the home that cannot escape but instead continue to move about the house. Because of this, low indoor air quality has become a significant health issue in the U.S.
One of the best ways to counteract the trouble of low indoor air quality is the installation of an air filtration system into your home’s ventilation. Whether mechanical or electronic, and air filtration system will clean out the air passing through the ducts before it reaches your indoor air.
You will need air quality specialists, like those at Westland Heating and Air Conditioning, to help you choose and install the right system for your home. Air filtration in Rocky River, OH can remove many types of particles, and the installers need to know which type to target so they can install the filtration system that will do the best job. Below are some of the pollutants that pass through a ventilation system that filtration will eliminate:
- Dust and dirt: The most common contamination is old-fashioned dirt, dust, and lint. These are the easiest to stop using filtration; standard mechanical air filters can trap particles down to 0.3 microns in size, and sometimes smaller.
- Dander: Hair dander, especially from pets, is a major trigger for allergies. Mechanical filters easily catch these nuisances.
- Dust mites: These tiny insects are responsible for symptoms in humans similar to asthma and allergies: red, irritated eyes; stuffy nose; sneezing and coughing. High efficiency filters like HEPA filters can stop dust mites.
- Gaseous pollutants: Numerous kinds of gases and odor molecules can circulate through your home and cause health issues. Among the more common are carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, smoke, pesticides, and residue from cleaning products, paints, and adhesives. Mechanical filters usually will not stop gaseous pollutants, and electronic air purifiers that use ionization are a better solution.
The best way to start with cleaner air for your home is to schedule indoor air testing services. Professionals will perform a series of tests that will identify exactly what is lowering your air quality and how best to treat it. They can then install an air filtration system that will eliminate the problem.
Our indoor air quality team at Westland Heating and Air Conditioning perform air testing services and the installation of a variety of systems for air filtration in Rocky River, OH. We have NATE-certified technicians on staff who are familiar with ventilation systems and will make sure that you receive the best air filtration installation possible. Contact us for other indoor air quality services such as installing humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and UV germicidal lights.
