An Indoor Air Quality Q&A
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is getting buzzy again with news reports, commercials and customer calls mentioning air filters, purifiers, and how to keep families healthy at home. We surveyed a few of our Comfort Specialists and technicians to find out what you need to know when thinking about your home’s air quality.
WHAT IS INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) looks at the quality of the air within and around your home related to pollutants and their corresponding health concerns like viruses, headaches, asthma, allergies, heart disease and cancer. Some common indoor pollutants might be from pesticides, radon, excess moisture and building materials.
WHY SHOULD I INVEST IN A WHOLE HOME APPROACH TO IAQ VERSUS A STANDALONE AIR PURIFIER?
If your home has existing ductwork, implementing an IAQ system will be more effective over time than managing a series of standalone units. Our approach to IAQ is always designed for easy maintenance while remaining cost effective. Many standalone air purifiers reflect the trends in IAQ as opposed to the full scope of a home’s air quality needs.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IONIZATION DO?
Many IAQ products use ionization as a method of cleaning the air – it’s the way it happens in nature - the higher the level of ions, the more pristine the air quality. Through ionization, microscopic air particles are neutralized and fall to the floor to be vacuumed up the next time you clean. This process helps reduce mold, bacteria, germs and viruses around your home.
HOW CAN I FEEL CONFIDENT IN MY HOME’S AIR QUALITY?'
Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean you should ignore the air inside your home. Air sensors are commonplace as a standalone technology or incorporated in smart home products. These sensors can monitor humidity, dust, allergens and other factors that impact the quality of the air you breathe.
HOW CAN GAULT HELP MANAGE MY INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
HEPA air filters are key. We use the newest and thickest filters to fit your system. They are better quality with a higher MERV rating designed to help remove more particles from the air. MERV ratings classify air filters by the amount and size of particles that the filter blocks; the higher the rating, the tighter the weave to trap more particles. If regularly replaced, HEPA filters can remove up to 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and other airborne particles inside your home
Ready to Learn More:
Learn more about indoor air quality at gaultenergy.com/home-air-quality or call 203.227.5181 to schedule an appointment with a technician or comfort specialist.