IAQ by the Numbers

IAQ By The Numbers

Cold winter days mean more time spent inside trying to stay warm. But winter also means we’re at greater risk of exposure to the various pollutants that reside inside our homes. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can have a big impact on our health – from allergies and asthma, to respiratory issues, heart disease, and even cancer.

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• Radon

• Mold

• Dust mites

• Carbon Monoxide

• Nitrogen Dioxide

• Household scents/chemicals from paints, solvents, aerosol sprays, cleaning products, etc

• Pesticides

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• Poor ventilation

• Temperature control problems

• Humidity issues

• Construction

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• Attack the source of the pollutants

• Improve home ventilation for fresh air from outdoors

• Clean the air with help from your HVAC system

We know Indoor Air Quality can be easy to overlook but it’s vital for your family’s and home’s health. To make it a bit easier to resolve your IAQ concerns, our Comfort Specialists and Technicians are here to help evaluate your home’s system and recommend products to improve your home’s air quality.

Call 203.227.5181 to schedule your consultation today!

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Clearing The Air

Clearing the Air

The impact from the Canadian wildfires caused a big stir across the area with air quality reaching hazardous levels. And for many of us, that smokey smell started to permeate our homes. Whether it’s from the wildfires or just a run-of-the-mill poor air quality day, here are a few tips to keep you breathing easy:

Keep windows and doors closed and check your seals to fix any leaks.

Change your cooling system’s air filter every 60-90 days.

Close your fireplace flue when it’s not in use.

Explore indoor air quality products to add to your home.

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Visit gaultenergy.com/home-air-quality for more tips, blogs and resources to improve your air quality.

An IAQ Q&A

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.

Improve Indoor Air Quality

What's in the Air you Breathe?

We spend up to 90% of our time indoors, and in the winter months, that percentage probably increases for many of us. With indoor air up to 8 times more polluted than outdoor air, it’s important to know what you’re breathing in your home and how it could potentially affect you and your family. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the EPA’s top five environmental health risks because it is a big contributor to lung disease, respiratory tract infections, asthma and lung cancer. With lung disease as the 3rd cause of death in the US, poor IAQ is a huge threat!

Many large corporations, specifically sports teams have recognized this and have been focusing on improving IAQ in their office buildings and locker rooms to reduce sickness and improve productivity. At our own office, we have had a system installed in our HVAC system for years and we’re excited to announce that it is now available for home installation. The system is called AtmosAir and it uses ionization to restore air to its natural state; no pollution or contaminants. Air ions are nature’s method of cleaning the air, the higher the level of ions, the more pristine the air quality. AtmosAir is designed to increase air ions in an indoor space to similar levels to that of a mountaintop.

BENEFITS OF IONIZATION:

• Reduces Particles: particles are neutralized and literally fall to the floor to be vacuumed up the next time you clean.

• Controls Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): gets rid of all odors including cooking odors.

• Reduces Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, Germs: the reproductive cycle is interrupted and colony forming units decrease.

• Neutralizes Static: neutralizes all charges in the air and eliminates static electricity.

Before you and your family spend the next five months indoors, give us a call. Installing one of these systems could dramatically improve the air inside your home and lead to better living.

Learn more here!

Let's Clear the Air

Let's Clear the Air

When most of us hear the words ‘pollution’ and ‘air quality’ we think of the air outside. But what about the quality of the air indoors?

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a huge effect on our day-to-day life and overall health and wellbeing. Caused by pollutants in and outside the home, poor IAQ can cause both short term health issues like irritation of eyes, nose and throat, fatigue and headaches as well as long term issues like respiratory diseases and cancer. When combined with inadequate ventilation, lack of outdoor air, high temperatures and humidity, IAQ can become even worse.

COMMON POLLUTANT SOURCES:

• Carpets

• Building & Paint Products

• Pesticides & Radon

• Cleaning Supplies & Chemicals

• Dust Mites & Dust

• Mold & Dampness

• Pet Dander

• Wood Burning

The installation of a ventilation, purification or air quality system can help to improve your IAQ and overall home comfort. Learn more here!

HOW HEALTHY IS THE AIR YOUR BREATHE?

HOW HEALTHY IS THE AIR YOU BREATHE?

2020 has been a test in keeping our homes and families safe, healthy and germ-free. Not only have cleaning products been flying off the shelves, but we’ve received a lot of inquiries about managing your Indoor Air Quality.

Here are some frequent questions our Comfort Specialists receive:

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 can be from pesticides, radon, excess moisture and building materials.

WHY SHOULD I IMPROVE IT?

We’re all spending a lot more time indoors this year so let’s make it as healthy as possible! Improving your IAQ not only helps you combat health concerns like COVID-19, but it can also remove lingering smells inside your home, reduce allergy and respiratory related flare-ups, encourage better sleep and help lower your energy costs.

HOW CAN GAULT HELP MANAGE MY INDOOR AIR QUALITY?

Since COVID-19 hit, we’ve been providing our Cooling Protection Plan customers with an upgrade to their system’s HEPA air filters during our annual maintenance visit. These new filters are better quality with a higher MERV rating designed to help remove more particles from the air. If regularly replaced, HEPA filters can remove up to 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and other airborne particles inside your home.

WHICH APPROACH IS BEST FOR MY HOME?

Every home is different and one of our IAQ Specialists can help you build a plan to improve your home’s air quality.  Gault also offers a full range of Indoor Air Quality solutions for your home ranging in cost, implementation requirements and use.

Ready to learn more?

Click here to review Gault’s approach to managing Indoor Air Quality and what solution makes sense for your home and family.

Reduce Virus Spread with Indoor Air Quality

Reduce Virus Spread with Indoor Air Quality

YOU ARE WHAT YOU BREATHE

As many people begin to make preparations for COVID-19, it's important to think about the quality of the air you're breathing in your home and how it could potentially affect you and your family. Indoor air is up to 8 times more polluted than outdoor air which is why Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is one of the EPA's top 5 health threats!

Many large corporations, specifically sports teams have recognized this and have been focusing on improving IAQ in their office buildings and locker rooms to reduce sickness and improve productivity. At our own office, we have had a system installed in our HVAC system for years and we’re excited to announce that it is available for home installation. The system is called AtmosAir and it uses ionization to restore air to its natural state; no pollution or contaminants. Air ions are nature’s method of cleaning the air, the higher the level of ions, the more pristine the air quality. AtmosAir is designed to increase air ions in an indoor space to similar levels to that of a mountaintop.

BENEFITS OF IONIZATION:

• Reduces Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, Germs: the reproductive cycle is interrupted and colony forming units decrease.

• Reduces Particles: particles are neutralized and literally fall to the floor to be vacuumed up the next time you clean.

• Controls Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): gets rid of all odors including cooking odors.

• Neutralizes Static: neutralizes all charges in the air and eliminates static electricity.

Click here to learn more and schedule the installation of your AtmosAir system!