Most homeowners do a great job in regularly cleaning their homes. However, even if your home gets cleaned on a daily basis, it can still be polluted, filled with toxic compounds and allergens that can pose danger to your health. If you have family members who have pre-existing respiratory illnesses or skin allergies, you should all the more think about having an air purification system installed in your home.
If you need help in determining which particular air purification system works for you, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. We are a top-tier HVAC company in Champlin, MN that offers an array of indoor air quality products from some of the best manufacturers in the industry.
Indoor Air Quality Defined
The US Environmental Protection Agency defines indoor air quality as the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants.
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns.
Sources of indoor pollution include:
- Pollen and Mold
- Tobacco or cigarette smoke
- Household cleaning products
- Gases such as radon and carbon monoxide
- Stoves, heaters, fireplaces, and chimneys
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Materials used in the building such as lead, asbestos, and formaldehyde
Effects of Indoor Air Pollution on Health
Indoor air pollution is a serious problem because indoor air is far more polluted than outdoor air. According to the World Health Organization, about 4.3 million people a year die from the exposure to household air pollution.
Most homeowners are unaware that they are using household products and appliances that can pollute their indoor air. These items include gas stoves, heaters, cleaning items, tobacco and cigarette smoke, pollen and mold and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Exposure to indoor air pollutants has both short-term and long-term effects. Some effects may be experienced immediately after a single exposure or repeated exposures to one or multiple pollutants. These may include irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, coughing, and upper respiratory congestion.
When a person is repeatedly exposed to indoor air contaminants, it can lead to more serious health problems such as dyspnea, nasal congestion, pharyngitis, epistaxis, rhinitis, severe lung disease, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, Myalgia, and hearing loss.
The Importance of Air Purification
Indoor air pollution weakens your body by decreasing your overall energy level. This makes your lungs work harder which can lead to more serious health problems if not addressed appropriately.
An air purifier works by passing air through filters, which capture small particles and remove them from the air in the room. As air flows into the purifier, the finer the screens used, the smaller the particles it catches. The more times the air passes through the filter, the cleaner the air becomes.
Air purifiers also help you breathe cleaner air that will allow your lungs and other organs to work better, usually leading to better oxygen absorption by your brain. This will help you to stay mentally alert and more energetic. They can also help avoid many health problems related to poor indoor air quality such as allergies, asthma, emphysema and other respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
How Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning Can Help
There are several solutions available to clean your indoor air and make your home a safer place to live in. Installing the right air purifiers and filters can help minimize pollution in your home. You need expert advice and assistance in order to make an informed decision as to which particular air purification system that is right for your home.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning has the knowledge and experience to provide you with the best air purification solutions. With our professional installation and service, you are guaranteed to breathe clean, comfortable air in no time.
We have been helping homeowners improve their indoor air quality since 1974. As a symbol of our commitment to excellent customer service, we have earned our status as a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer. Lennox awards HVAC contractors that demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and expertise. In addition, Lennox surveys its customers to evaluate the professionalism and customer satisfaction of each of its contractors. Only those companies who measure up to Lennox’s required standards are granted Premier Dealer status and access to Lennox’s top-quality Signature products.
We are your one-stop-shop for all your Blaine heating and air conditioning needs.