Indoor Air Quality
Why Indoor Air Quality Is Important
Think About the Air You Breathe
– Is your indoor air clean?
Have you ever thought about how much time you spend indoors? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most of us spend up to 90% of our time inside.
– What causes bad IAQ?
Indoor air quality (IAQ) can be compromised by too much or too little humidity, a lack of ventilation, and airborne contaminants like pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, mold, viruses, dust and pesticides.
– IAQ can be more polluted than the air outside.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), poor indoor air quality can have public health consequences that include allergies, headaches, irritability, fatigue and problems with concentration. Air pollution indoors can also cause health problems like respiratory distress, asthma, dizziness, nausea and skin irritations.
– There are ways to improve your air quality.
It is possible to get cleaner air in your home or business. All you need to do is be aware of your IAQ and what you can do to help reduce or eliminate pollutants.
Learn more about the importance of air quality in your home from this fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Do You Need An Air Purifier?
Cleaner air makes the indoors more comfortable and reduces negative health effects. According to the EPA, research shows that adding extra air filtration products indoors can be effective in controlling pollution and increasing ventilation. There are many types of air filters out there from portable air cleaners to add-ons for your HVAC system.
While these filters can reduce indoor air pollution, it’s important to know that they can’t always remove all pollutants from the air. A full indoor evaluation from an HVAC professional is a good idea to determine what will work best for your needs.
Benefits of Choosing Watkins Mechanical
Get rid of particulate matter like pollutants, toxins and other airborne contaminants that pose health risks, particularly to your cardiovascular health.
Our years of experience in the Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head areas has helped us develop the right solutions for the Low Country’s climate. We use a variety of state-of-the-art products to improve IAQ and keep your family and employees happy and healthy.
– Humidifiers balance air moisture levels
– Air cleaners filter the air before it circulates indoors
– Ventilators bring fresh outdoor air inside
– Ultraviolet lamps kill germs, mold, and bacteria
– Alarms detect indoor carbon monoxide emissions
Our trained professionals can provide an on-site indoor air evaluation and suggest products, maintenance and other services to help you eliminate indoor pollution.
Speak to one of our experts on how to improve your home’s air quality.
Clean Air Has Some Big Benefits
Improving your IAQ does more than just clean your air. There are many benefits
to taking care of your indoor environment.
– Breathe Better Breathing with ease helps you de-stress and fight off sickness.
– Rest Easier Taking in all that fresh air helps you rest easier and sleep better, which all lead to a healthier you.
– Tackle Allergens Cleaner air will improve allergies that are triggered by environmental pollutants like dust, dander, and other airborne allergens. Building occupants will experience greater environmental health.
– Reduce Odors Proper indoor air filtration helps eliminate odor-producing molds, germs and other air contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
– Lower Costs Doing things like regular maintenance or switching to an energy-efficient air conditioning (HVAC) system can help improve your energy costs, leaving you with more savings in the long run.
Start Breathing Easier Today
There are many quick and easy things you can start doing now to help improve your IAQ.
According to the EPA, research shows that adding extra air filtration products indoors can be effective in controlling pollution and increasing ventilation. There are many types of air filters out there from portable air cleaners to add-ons for your HVAC system.
While these filters can reduce indoor air pollution, it’s important to know that they can’t always remove all pollutants from the air. A full indoor evaluation from an HVAC professional is a good idea to determine what will work best for your needs.
- Don’t smoke indoors
- Vacuum every week.
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Regularly clean your bedding, curtains and other
items that can attract allergens. - Clean up clutter that can trap and hold dust.
- Use natural, non-toxic cleaning products.
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Clean or change HVAC air filters in your ventilation
system every month.
Contact us today for an estimate and learn how to improve your air quality and the well-being of your family and colleagues.
Our team’s 20 years of experience in HVAC and indoor air quality services ensures you always get the best guidance for our customers. We have built an enviable reputation in the consumer goods, heavy industry, high-tech, manufacturing, medical, recreational vehicle, and transportation sectors. multidisciplinary team of engineering experts.
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