As homes in the Dayton area become more tightly sealed to stop expensive air from leaking out, our indoor air isn’t cycling as often. While this is great for energy savings, it means indoor pollutants aren’t circulated safely away, and can build up to dangerous concentrations. Fortunately, air filtration systems provide an efficient method of keeping indoor air circulating, moving polluted air out and introducing fresh, healthier air.
According to the federal EPA, there can be 100 times more pollutants in our homes than outside. Many of the contaminants are materials the average homeowner would never suspect, such as:
- Dust
- Dust mites
- Pollen and other allergens
- Yeast cells
- Mold and fungi
- Bacteria and viruses
- Tobacco smoke
- Pet dander
- Chemical fumes from household cleaners and air fresheners
- Toxic fumes from varnishes, paints and adhesives
- Fumes from off-gassing building materials or appliances
Even the carbon dioxide you exhale can build up to unhealthy levels. Air filtration can help. Here are four key ways a quality, indoor air filtration system can benefit you:
- Improved health – Pollutants, such as those mentioned above, can lead to ongoing health issues, respiratory problems (including asthma) or chronic allergies.
- Less maintenance – The average home generates roughly 40 pounds of dust per square foot per year. If this dust isn’t moved out of your space regularly, you’ll never be able to clean enough. It will also require more frequent filter changes.
- Energy savings – If dust, dirt, microorganisms and other pollutants are allowed to accumulate in your HVAC system, its efficiency could be reduced by as much as 25 percent as airflow is reduced. Air filtration can help keep it clean, so it stays efficient and premature degradation is avoided.
- Property protection – When mold and other microorganisms have the chance to accumulate in your building, you’re risking more than your health. Mold feeds on many construction materials, and can cause real structural damage.
If you’re interested in installed a whole-house air filtration system to purify your living space, keep your heating and cooling costs manageable, and add to your property value, call Ace Hardware Home Services. We’re proud to serve the Dayton area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about filtration and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
Ace Hardware Home Services services the Ohio’s Miami Valley. Visit our website to see our special offers and get started today!
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