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Indoor
Air Quality
Indoor air quality
refers to how safe, clean and pure the air is in your living and working
space.
Most people take the
quality of their air for granted and assume it is safe, clean and breathable
air. The problem is, indoor air can be up to 70 times more polluted than
outdoor air. Since the average person spends 80% to 90% of their time
indoors, poor indoor air quality can affect your health, safety and comfort.
There are many contributing
factors which can affect indoor air quality in your home. The good news
is they can be corrected.
Here are some important
facts from recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:
- Many illnesses
are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air. (American
College of Allergists)
- Carbon monoxide
kills over 1,500 people each year.
- Studies have shown
that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the HVAC system.
- More than 50 million
Americans suffer from Allergies
- One out of six
people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship
to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems. (Total Health and Better
Health Magazines)
- 10 to 12 million
Americans suffer from Asthma. (American College of Allergists)
- Children and the
elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (Department
of Consumer Affairs)
- Most commercially
available fiberglass furnace filters are less than 7% efficient. (ASHRAE)
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
- Install a carbon
monoxide detector on each floor of your home
- Install a smoke
detector on each floor of your home
- Clean and sanitize
air ducts once every 2 years to keep air ducts free of contaminants
- Install a high-efficiency
filter to clean and improve the quality of your air
- Install a fresh
air system to circulate clean, fresh outdoor air into your home
- Install a U.V.
air purifier to remove contaminants and purify the air in your home
- Install a humidifier
to control humidity and add comfort to your home
- Install a zoning
system to allow individual room-by-room, comfort control
- Install a lifestyle
thermostat to accommodate your individual needs
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Lennox Industries Inc., 1999 - 2001
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