The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has likely shifted your typical schedule all over the place.
When times feel uncertain you can feel good in knowing your residence is your safe retreat. You’re possibly spending more time there now. Consequently your indoor air quality is now more critical than ever.
Did you know we can install indoor air quality products in your home that provide hospital-grade filtration? These solutions can eliminate bacteria from your air, as well as allergens, odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Up-to-date residences are securely sealed, which is fantastic for energy efficiency. But it also means your inside air can be worse than the air outside. In actuality, the EPA says it can be two to five times worse than outdoors. This might lead to issues since we spend about 90% of our lifetime in a building.
There are many elements that can contribute to poor indoor air quality, like cleaning products and air fresheners. These could result in headaches and worsen allergies and asthma.
There are a few things you can do to improve your air quality. Some include upgraded air filters, an air purification system or an ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light.
Unsure which option is right for your residence? Our knowledgeable techs can do an indoor air quality audit. Based on the outcome, we can then recommend the most fitting choice for your household’s unique needs.
Keep on reading to discover more about the air quality products we provide.
Air Filtration
When looking at air filters, it’s important to consider the MERV rating, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This assesses how efficiently it filters contaminants.
One of the most common and least expensive filters, flat fiberglass filters, are rated between 1 and 4 on the MERV scale. Pleated filters are somewhat better, graded between 8 and 12.
We recommend getting no less than MERV 13, like the HC13 Media Air Cleaner, for the optimal outcome. This filter gives cleaner air while lowering energy needs.
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are deemed the gold standard in air filtration, since they’re usually installed in hospitals. They’re effective at capturing 99.97–99.99% of indoor pollutants, like pollen, pet dander and smoke.
In advance of getting a more powerful filter, reach us at (770) 462-5319. Our professionals can help you select the most ideal match for your unit.
Air Purification
Lennox provides some of the best air purification systems you can get. PureAir™ S and Healthy Climate™ PureAir Air Purification Systems deliver hospital-grade filtration while handling all kinds of indoor air contaminants.
These powerful units can eliminate:
- 99.9% of allergens, like pollen, dust and pet dander.
- 95% of bacteria-sized particles, including ones that lead to strep throat.
- 50% of VOCs and odors within 24 hours.
UV Germicidal Lights
A UV germicidal light is installed inside your HVAC system. Its strong rays eliminate bacteria and mold within seconds.
If your family suffers from allergies or asthma, this unit can deliver relief. Especially if you live in a muggy area where bacteria and mold grow quickly.
This light also has an added bonus for your heating and cooling system. It can help it run for a longer period of time and operate more efficiently, as it keeps the internal components clean.
Our air quality engineers advise installing one of these lights with an upgraded filter, such as our Carbon Clean 16® Media Air Cleaner, for the best results. This filter delivers industry-leading MERV 16 filtration plus carbon-coated fibers to catch particles in your residence’s air. It fulfills this without limiting your comfort system’s airflow.
Whole-Home Humidifiers
Getting even humidity in your residence can help keep your family healthy when it’s cold. It can aid sore throats, itchy skin and cracked lips, among further cold weather annoyances.
If you don’t know what your residence’s humidity range is, we’ll figure that out while we perform your indoor air quality audit. While the range changes based off of outdoor temperatures, HVAC professionals typically suggest keeping it between 40–60 per