Most Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors, exposing them to indoor pollutants that are 2-5 times more potent than outdoor contaminants. In fact, indoor air is far more filled with contaminants than outdoor air. A study estimates that 2.2 million deaths are attributed to indoor air pollution while 500,000 people died due to outdoor air pollution. Because of this, it is essential to take necessary steps in improving the quality of your indoor air, like installing an air purification system.
Here at Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning, we care about your family’s health. For this reason, we continuously work with Lennox Industries to offer you air purification systems that can significantly clean your indoor air and improve your family’s health.
We are the trusted HVAC company in New Brighton, MN whose goal is to keep you comfortable, safe, and healthy all-year round.
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
In developed countries like the U.S., the two most common yet dangerous indoor air pollutants are tobacco smoke and radon.
Cigarette smoke has over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are carcinogens or chemicals that cause cancer. An air purifier packed with activated carbon can effectively confine these complex chemicals.
Direct inhalation of cigarette smoke can cause many health problems such as lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, and heart disease. Even if you are not a smoker, you are still exposed to the same pollutants if you inhale cigarette smoke secondhand.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. It is usually found in igneous rock and soil, but in some cases, well water may also be a source of radon.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, you are at a high risk for developing lung cancer. Some scientific studies of radon exposure show that children may be more sensitive to radon. This may be due to their higher respiration rate and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be more susceptible to radiation damage.
Source: radon.com
Another main source of indoor air pollution is volatile organic compounds (or VOCs). These are compounds containing carbon released by almost anything you use in your home – paint, plastic, perfume, household cleaners, adhesives, furniture, carpet, paper, among others.
Health Effects of Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are major signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs. These include dizziness, fatigue, epistaxis, emesis, nausea, dyspnea, allergic skin reaction, headache, nose and throat discomfort, conjunctival irritation, and decline in serum cholinesterase levels.
The Importance of Air Purification
Air purifiers are a great way to clean the air. An air purifier works by passing air through filters, which capture small particles and remove them from the air in the room. 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.
Features of the Lennox Pureair™ Air Purification System
PureAir™ is an air purification system that cleans the air in every room throughout the home. Many air cleaning systems only filter out particles. Some fight germs, and some attack odors. But only PureAir™ Air Purification System addresses all three types of indoor air pollutants: airborne particles, germs and bacteria, chemical odors, and vapors.
It effectively removes 99.9% of all particles like dust, pollen, and pet dander. The system also removes 90% of viruses such as MERS A, flu, and cold. It eliminates and destroys approximately 50% of household odors and chemical vapors in a 24-hour period.
It’s an effective solution for preserving the quality of the air in your home as it provides highly effective air filtration without using much electricity.
In addition, it also helps the environment by reducing the ozone generated by other sources in your home through its carbon filtration.
Here are other features of the PureAir™ Air Purification System you might want to look into:
Home Comfort
- Industry-leading air purification technology an air purification system unlike any other
- Cleans the air in your home better than any other single system available on the market
- Destroys household odors and chemical vapors
Performance
- Whole-home purification works with your existing heating and cooling system
- Quality you can trust designed with reliable and long-lasting components
- Uses the #1 rated MERV 16 Carbon Clean media filter
- 5-year limited warranty on covered components
Professional Air Purification with Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning
If you have more questions concerning indoor air quality and the importance of having an air purifier in your home, call our experts at Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning.
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