- Eye and/or skin irritation
- Sinus congestion
- Sneezing, runny nose, colds, flu
- Headaches or dizziness
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Sore Throat
- Various other respiratory ailments
If the answer is YES to any of the above, installing optional Indoor Air Quality ( IAQ) equipment may help ease your symptoms.
Much of the problem with indoor air quality stems from the way modern homes are built today. For purposes of energy efficiency, they are now sealed up as air tight as possible. The problem with this is that stale air, laced with odors, chemicals, irritants and even miniscule insects, becomes trapped.
Fortunately, HVAC manufacturers have developed products which address specific indoor air quality issues. Below is a list of equipment, along with a simplified explanation of how each functions to address IAQ problems:
WHOLE-HOUSE HUMIDIFIER
Dry indoor air can make your home feel uncomfortable, causing skin irritation, creating static shock and damaging home furnishings and woodwork. Added moisture also creates energy savings by allowing you to lower the thermostat. Example: 70 degrees (moist) = 72 degrees (dry)
WHOLE-HOUSE ELECTRONIC AIR PURIFIER
Places a charge on airborne particles and collects them like a magnet. Reduces pollutants, such as dust, smoke, smog particles, mold spores and pet dander from the air passing through your heating and cooling system.
Traps and filters major pollutants, such as dust and pollen from the air passing through your heating and cooling system.
ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR (ERV)
Exhausts pollutants, while recovering both heat and moisture.
The HEPA Air Cleaner connects to the return air duct and diverts 1/3 to 1/2 of the dirty air through a tightly sealed filtration system.
UV LIGHT SYSTEM
Uses UV light to kill mold spores and certain live airborne bacteria passing by the lamp.
CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR
Uses sophisticated electronics and unmatched sensor technology to detect and record the levels of Carbon Monoxide circulating in your indoor air, as required by State law.
Contact your local HVAC contractor to determine which of these products are best suited for your system and symptoms. In Southeastern Wisconsin, contact 1st Choice Heating and Cooling.
