Product Feature: Indoor Air Quality Products - An Introduction

When we talk about indoor air quality, we want to look at four very important factors regarding the air quality in your home:

1. Temperate Air - Is the air in your house the exact temperature that you would like? Is there a temperature difference between rooms? Between floors? Do you find that you raise/lower your thermostat more and more as the years go on? If you answered yes to any of these, then you have a control issue. This usually means that the thermostat is not accurate, or not appropriate for the layout of your home.
2. Fresh Air - Today, houses are being constructed tighter and tighter. This makes it more difficult for homes to exchange the stale air that builds up inside the home. It is mandatory in commercial applications to have designated fresh air ducts piped into the space. So why isn't it mandatory in residential homes? Some of the effects of a stale house include: sluggishness & fatigue, dirty smells/odors, and "sick building syndrome."
3. Humid Air - Does your home or office have too much or too little humidity? There is a correlation between the amount of humidity in the air and fuel efficiency, health-related issues, and overall comfort.
4. Clean Air - Now, how often do you really change or clean your filter? Take a moment and think about that honestly. Your heating and cooling system's filter is installed, per manufacturer's specifications, to keep the system clean and running efficiently. The byproduct of a filter is that it will trap any harmful contaminants within the home or office that may compromise your health.

All of the major manufacturers have Indoor Air Quality Products available to the consumer. The Indoor Air Quality products that we'll be profiling on this blog in the coming months are units that we, Howell's, have used in the past and can vouch for their efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the featured products are also designed with one or more of the above factors in mind.

Keep an eye out for future posts featuring specific Indoor Air Quality products!