What You Need to Know About Indoor Air Quality08/08/2016We all know the dangers of outdoor air pollution, such as car emissions. What a lot of people don’t know is that the air inside the regular home is around five times more polluted than outside air. Indoor air quality is important because Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, whether it is at home or in a store. The EPA has ranked indoor air pollution in the top five environmental dangers. Some of the usual indoor pollutants include: mold, pollen, pet dander, radon and even formaldehyde. There are also a few common terms regularly used when talking about indoor air quality, so make sure you’re familiar with these: HEPA You’ve possibly seen or heard this term used, but do you know what it means? HEPA stands for “high-efficiency particulate air” or “high-efficiency particulate arrestance”. HEPA filtration systems are manufactured and certified to capture at least 99.97% of .3-micron (.000012” or 300x smaller than the diameter of human hair) particles from the air that passes through the system. Dust, pollen, mites and other pollutants can all be captured, greatly boosting your home’s indoor air quality. MERV MERV is an acronym for “minimum efficiency reporting value” or put in simple terms, it states the effectiveness of your air filter. MERV ratings can be between 1-16 with the higher rating eliminating more contaminants and allergens without impacting the airflow of your home comfort system. We can work with you to decide on a filter with a MERV rating that will work best for your home. We breathe on average 11,000 liters of air a day. We want to help you recognize the importance of indoor air quality and help be sure the air in your home is good for your health. If you have any questions or concerns surrounding your home comfort systems give us a call at 586-731-0950 or set up an appointment with us online.
Lennox was created to offer some of the most durable, reliable HVAC systems in the field while providing superior service and quality for customers. Main Heating & Cooling, Inc. in Utica is no different, with our ceaseless devotion to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the best at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always rely on us. Give us a ring at 586-731-0950 or set up an appointment with us so we can help you achieve whole home comfort.