How Can I Improve My Indoor Air Quality?
Spring has thankfully arrived! Which may not be such tremendous news for allergy sufferers. While you’re staying inside to avoid the pollen, you likely have indoor allergens to contend with as well. Luckily, Air Houston Mechanical LLC has the tools to help you win the battle against allergens and help enhance your indoor air quality.
One-inch Air Filters
One-inch filters should be changed in your system every couple of months. You may have to change them more or less often depending upon a few factors such as pets, the outdoor air elements, and the number of people residing in your home. It’s essential to keep on top of filter replacement not only to benefit your indoor air quality but also because if your filter is messy your system has to work harder.
Electrostatic Air Filters
These filters generate forceful static charges as air runs through them. This charge collects particles that are small enough to get through replaceable filters. Normally, electrostatic filters never need to be replaced as they are washable–either by you or a professional. This is an ongoing maintenance chore. This style of filter does result in more restrictive airflow, which can get worse with time and lack of maintenance.
High-Efficiency Air Filters
These are normally four to five-inch-wide high-efficiency pleated filters which are crimped like an accordion, which allows for bigger surface area and lower friction to airflow. These filters have the most efficiencies (or MERV ratings), which means it expels more of the small particles from the airflow. Some also have activated carbon fibers which neutralize odors.
Germicidal Lights
Our modern, energy-efficient homes contribute a breeding ground for the growth of mold and bacteria that infuse with the air we breathe. Ultraviolet light kills the DNA of mold, spores, fungi, and bacteria on the indoor coil which keeps them from invading the air stream.
Humidifiers and DehumidSeveral problems arise at arise from having either too much or too little humidity in your home. Too much humidity forms mold; too little humidity causes respiratory problems. Lennox offers several whole-home humidity solutions that will keep you comfortable and breathing easily.
Whole Home Solution
Lennox’s PureAir Air Purification System is a whole-home solution that applies a high-ef carbon filter and photocatalytic oxidation to battle all three types of indoor pollutants: airborne particles, germs and bacteria, and chemical odors and vapors.
The professionals at Air Houston Mechanical LLC would love to get together with you and keep the air quality in your home up to the highest standards. Call us at (832) 501-3419 to talk with one of our indoor air quality specialists if you have any questions about your home quality.
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