According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside your home could be two to five times more contaminated than the air outdoors. Poor ventilation, off-gassing building materials and the use of chemical-laden surface cleaners are just a few of the many contributors to indoor pollution. The following are four solid reasons to consider investing in indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements in Culpeper, VA.
1. Breathe Easier and Sleep Better
Although your HVAC air filter extracts dust, lint, hair and other particulates, it doesn’t remove everything. Integrated HVAC accessories like air scrubbers, air purifiers and media filters capture and retain much of the debris that passes right through standard filters.
Having cleaner indoor air will allow everyone in your home to breathe easier. You and everyone else in your home will have fewer problems with itchy, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing and wheezing. Increases in your IAQ can also contribute to deeper and more restful sleep.
2. Lower Your Home Heating and Cooling Costs
Air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces have to work harder when moving air through thick, lint-like build-ups of collected debris. With IAQ equipment installed, your HVAC air filters will last longer, and you won’t have built-up grime in your ductwork or on and behind your HVAC air vents.
With less stress and optimum airflow, your HVAC system will use less energy to regulate your indoor temperature. You’ll have noticeably lower energy bills and your heating and cooling equipment could last longer.
3. Eliminate Unpleasant Odors
Air scrubbers, air purifiers and sanitizing UV lights deactivate odor-causing bacteria, mold and other pathogens as they pass through. They leave homes both cleaner and fresher-smelling. Many IAQ accessories can also eliminate smoke odors, cooking odors and pet odors as well.
4. Protect Vulnerable and Sensitive Residents
Along with routine HVAC maintenance, investing in IAQ solutions is among the best ways to protect the health of residents with asthma, allergies and other chronic respiratory issues. IAQ improvements can also benefit newborn babies, elderly adults and those with terminal illnesses or compromised immunity.
Adding IAQ solutions to your Culpeper, VA home is a great way to optimize your HVAC system’s performance and protect everyone in your household from airborne allergens, pathogens and chemical contaminants. For the latest IAQ improvements, contact us at Duct-Rite Mechanical.
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