How Do I Purify the Air in My Whole House?

One of the conveniences that we’re all accustomed to, especially in southeast Georgia, is air conditioning. We love coming in on a hot day to a cool room. In fact, we spend most of our time indoors because those temperature-controlled spaces offer respite. But what if the quality of the indoor air was harming us?

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the condition of the air we breathe within buildings. Our health and comfort are both affected by air quality. With year-round humidity, Georgia’s muggy climate is the perfect breeding ground for bio-contaminants that cause diseases.

Volatile organic compounds (chemicals from things like household cleaners and cosmetic products), mold spores, and allergens are just a few of the indoor air pollutants we should be concerned with. These can cause asthma and allergies to more severe conditions like lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Air quality also influences our ability to focus and to think clearly, deeply, and creatively. IAQ contributes to our overall health as well as our mental state.

Minimize or eliminate the use of products that emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by being mindful of everything you allow in your home. It’s easy to switch to natural cleaning products, soaps, shampoos, detergents, etc. Other common indoor sources of pollutants include paints and adhesives and furniture that emit VOCs. Additionally, cooking, smoking, and burning candles can introduce particulate matter and other pollutants into the air.

Air Concepts frequently installs various systems to improve IAQ. There are dehumidifiers to tackle the southeast Georgia humidity, UV lights to kill microorganisms, mold, and bacteria, whole house air filters to ward off harmful pollutants, and more. Check out all that we offer below.

• Dehumidifier: With year-round humidity, Georgia’s muggy climate is the perfect breeding ground for bio-contaminants that cause diseases. Dehumidifying your home makes it much more comfortable but also helps prevent other issues like mold, mildew, and dust mites. Humidity also takes a toll on our health. High moisture levels can agitate allergies and cause sinus issues.

• UV Lights: These systems use ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and other harmful microbes. Their specific wavelength of UV light destroys microorganisms, rendering them unable to thrive and reproduce. UV lights also clean the HVAC coils as they work, helping the unit to run more efficiently.

• Air Purifier: Air Concepts offers home air purification systems like the REME HALO® to consume dust and dander and eliminate odors, making the air more pleasant for you and your family to breathe. By trapping airborne irritants such as pollen, dust and dander, home air purification systems upgrade the quality of life for the entire family, particularly people with allergies and respiratory problems.

• Ventilators: HVAC ventilators play a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality by ensuring proper air exchange, removing pollutants, and regulating humidity levels. They are designed to bring in fresh outdoor air and expel stale indoor air, creating a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment.

• Routine Maintenance: Having your HVAC systems regularly serviced can prevent IAQ issues. HVAC service maintenance is the process of inspecting and cleaning your air conditioner to ensure that it’s running properly, while also changing air filters and conducting mold inspections. It’s an important part of keeping your system healthy and efficient, and ensuring your air quality is where it needs to be.
  
  

Be on the lookout for symptoms of poor indoor air quality which includes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Asthma and similar diseases may also flair soon after exposure to some air pollutants. Other health effects like respiratory diseases, heart disease and cancer may show up either years after exposure has occurred, or only after long or repeated periods of exposure, and can be severely debilitating or fatal.

Call Air Concepts today to learn more about your indoor air quality options. (912) 261-9013