Air quality
is the least thought of factor when it comes to selecting HVAC
equipment for the home, yet it is one that will affect your
health and comfort the most. Humidity, air freshness and air
purity all greatly affect your ability to stay healthy and to
enjoy your home’s environment.
Consider these
facts
The Environmental
Protection Agency has found that indoor air is, on average, two
to five times more polluted than outdoor air. They rank indoor
air pollution as one of the top five environmental risks to
public health
99% of airborne
particles are invisible to the naked eye. Many of these measure
less than .3 microns, meaning they are most likely going to be
inhaled
25% of the
population suffers from some type of respiratory problem
The very young,
the elderly, smokers, and pregnant women are more prone to
develop respiratory problems
Most pollutants in
your home cannot escape
The American
Medical Association reports 33% of our national health bill is
directly related to indoor
air pollution
Billions of
airborne pollutants are circulated in your home by your furnace.
These include dust, dust mite feces, pollen, skin flakes,
spores, mold, tobacco smoke, and exhaust from cooking and
fireplaces
The average adult
breathes an average of 15,000 quarts of air daily. For children,
the amount is even higher. For every 15,000 quarts inhaled per
day, two tablespoons of particles are consumed
Most people spend
90% of their time indoors
The standard
throw-away furnace filter traps only 15% of airborne pollutant
particles
You owe
it to yourself to learn more about your air quality options: