How can I improve my indoor air quality?

There are five basic strategies for outsmarting indoor air pollution:

IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM The first step toward better indoor air is to identify the types of pollutants present in the home. The best way to do this is to schedule an in-home air-quality test with Airco Service.

REDUCE CONCENTRATIONS OF PARTICLES AND BIO-AEROSOLS Routine cleaning and housekeeping helps reduce indoor air pollutants, but these simple fixes are not cure-alls. Some contaminants are so small that they may escape through the vacuum or never land on a surface.

HEPA filtration systems, electronic air cleaners, high-efficiency air filters capture even the smallest of particles and bio-aerosols.

REDUCE OR ELIMINATE CHEMICAL VAPORS AND ODORS Chemical vapors and odors can come from many different sources inside and outside the home. Once inside the home, these potentially toxic pollutants circulate through the ductwork, entering every room and living space. An air purification system removes and destroys 50% of household chemical vapors and odors within 24 hours.

VENTILATE YOUR HOME Today's modern homes are well-insulated and sealed to conserve energy, which means airborne pollutants have no way to escape. Ventilation systems help remove particles and bio-aerosols by exchanging stale, re-circulated indoor air with fresh, filtered outside air.

CONTROL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Improper humidity levels and high temperatures can actually increase concentrations of particles and bio-aerosols. Programmable thermostats regulate moisture levels and temperatures to improve indoor air quality and enhance comfort. To determine which indoor air quality system best meets your needs or to schedule your in-home air analysis and professional consultation contact Airco Service.