Do you think your indoor air is safe? Think again.
Do you think your indoor air is safe? Think again.
We spend 90% of our lives indoors, where air quality is frequently up to 25 times more polluted than the air outdoors. Indoor air can be littered with respirable dust, pollen, mold, spores, bacteria, viruses and more. A cubic foot of indoor air can have as many as 30 million pollutant particles––– particles that can trigger allergies, cause headaches, lung irritation, fatigue and contribute to the spread of infectious diseases.
The EPA has reported that indoor air quality can be up to 100 times worse than the air outside. In fact, the American College of Allergists states that 50% of illnesses are caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality. Pet owners are particularly vulnerable because pets give off hair and dander just walking around, and frequent vacuuming and pet baths only cut down somewhat on the problem.
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Do you know that the air inside your home is drier than you think? The average North American home can be up to four times below recommended indoor relative humidity levels. When the home heating season arrives, it can be accompanied by a variety of indoor problems caused specifically by low relative humidity in your home. The resulting dry air absorbs moisture from you and everything inside your home. Dry noses. Scratchy throats. Itchy skin. Static shock. All familiar ailments caused by dry air. But, this dry air causes more than discomfort. It can threaten your health and damage your home.
According to medical experts, many viruses thrive in low humidity and can increase the likelihood of getting colds, flu and upper respiratory ailments. The American Society of Otolaryngology reports that it is important to prevent an overly dry environment because it makes people more susceptible to infection.
But dry air damage doesn’t stop there. When heated air isn’t humidified, it causes walls and ceilings to crack. Wood floors and trim separate. Dry air shrinks the framing around doors and windows, resulting in gaps that let in cold air from the outside, making your home less energy efficient. Expensive instruments and electronic equipment can fall victim to static electric charges, requiring pricey repairs or replacement.
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According to Health Magazine and other sources, an air conditioning coil provides a prime environment for mold and bacteria to grow, which can lead to odors, illnesses and bothersome allergies. When installed near the air conditioning coil, the UV Germicidal Lamp kills this harmful growth and can improve the efficiency of your cooling system. It’s a great solution for optimum indoor air comfort for your entire home.
Call one of our comfort experts to assist you in your particular needs.
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Stuart Mechanical Services
5267 Palmero Court
Buford, GA 30518-5871
PHONE: (770) 813-1316
FAX: (770) 614-5989
E-mail us:
info@smscoolhome.com
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