| Who has not heard this phrase before: Air pollution is | | | | become more energy efficient. A more energy |
| everywhere? World leaders and different | | | | efficient household becomes better sealed; |
| environmental groups all over the globe have spoken | | | | preventing heated and cooled air from escaping. |
| about this. It is a problem that is very much felt, | | | | Natural ventilation from an open window invites |
| seen and smelled whenever you step outside. But did | | | | pollutants into the house. |
| you know that even your house is not really safe | | | | Air flow meters are devices that measure the |
| and completely free from air pollution? This is | | | | amount of air flowing through a tube. Extremely poor |
| because indoor air pollution exists. Hence, the phrase | | | | heating and air conditioning equipment performance |
| air pollution is everywhere. | | | | and increased energy consumption are caused when |
| There are various sources of indoor air pollution. The | | | | there is inadequate air flow. It can also lead to |
| most common causes are defective gas stoves, | | | | improper humidity levels. All these add up to an |
| pesticides, fuels, decaying elements, solvents and | | | | uncomfortable home and a serious drain in your |
| other similar elements. Can this be reduced or | | | | wallet. |
| prevented? Yes, it can be reduced and prevented! | | | | Humidity control is also important because severe |
| Read on more about how to maximize air quality in | | | | respiratory illnesses, allergies, immune system |
| your homes below. | | | | disorders and chronic fatigue can be contracted from |
| Air filtration is important for weeding out indoor air | | | | living in a house that has excessive moisture or |
| pollutants and maximizing indoor air quality. There are | | | | dryness. Wet conditions in the interior of the house |
| a few ways to do this, most often through the | | | | are natural breeding grounds for toxic microbial |
| simple one inch air filters placed in the return ducts. | | | | growth, a bio hazard that can make the house |
| Others use single room air cleaners or ionizers that | | | | uninhabitable. An integrated whole-house humidifier or |
| are plug into an outlet and claims to clean the air of | | | | dehumidifier product can easily control excessive |
| smoke and odors. A more viable option is "whole | | | | moisture and excessive dryness. It can also provide |
| home air filtration" that involves installation of a larger, | | | | safe, clean air and humidity control. |
| high-efficiency air filter at the furnace, maximizing air | | | | Duct cleaning and sealing are two other important |
| quality throughout the entire house at a low cost and | | | | ways to prevent indoor air pollution. A duct system is |
| usually needs to be replaced annually. Since it also | | | | where conditioned air travels throughout the house. |
| does not emit ozone, it is a greener choice for | | | | Dirty air ducts can cause microbial growth that can |
| improving indoor air quality. | | | | lead to respiratory problems. Have a professional |
| Fresh air ventilators draw, filter and regulate outside | | | | clean the inside of the ducts to help alleviate these |
| air temperature. It also provides a constant source of | | | | symptoms. Also, sealing ducts may prevent |
| clean, fresh air without the expensive cost. This is | | | | humidification around air leaks and microorganisms |
| recommended to use since a lot of houses have | | | | growth. |