Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality or IAQ is perhaps one of the most important things that homeowners, businesses, offices, and schools should consider. While indoor air quality is something that we often neglect, it can be detrimental to our health and even productivity. There are a number of ways to improve indoor air quality, but first lets understand a little bit more about what IAQ is and what affects.
The term indoor air quality, usually refers to the quality of air in a particular building and around it. Think pollens, allergens, carcinogens, mold, bacteria and even second hand smoke. Depending on the ventilation, filters, and air systems in a building, these can fluctuate wildly, but there are a few things that we can do as homeowners and contractors, to help improve overall air quality in a home or building.
Some of the most common forms of air pollution that affect Indoor Air Quality in the home and business include:
- Second-hand smoke
- Radon
- Mold and Allergens
- Carbon dioxide
- Ozone
- Carbon monoxide
- Volatile organic compounds
- Asbestos
Poor air quality can have a tremendous impact on our health, including lung problems such as asthma, allergies, and it can also impact our levels of productivity and overall quality of life. So what can we do to improve air quality? Proper ventilation is the key, and there are a number of ways to do it, including air conditioners, air exchangers, air filters, and dehumidifiers. Depending on your circumstance, one may be a more affordable option over the other.
So what are some of the ways to improve air quality in your home? Here you are:
- Air Conditioners (with Pollen Filters, etc.)
- Air Exchangers
- Clean Air Filters
- Dehumidifiers (For humid basements and areas.)
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