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INDOOR AIR QUALITY SERVICES IN WESTCHESTER & PUTNAM COUNTY
Improving the Health, Safety & Comfort of Your Home
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Some of the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality include:
• Eye, nose, and throat irritation
• Dizziness and confusion
• Excessive fatigue
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Trouble breathing
• Aggravated asthma and allergy symptoms
• More frequent colds, flu, and other illnesses
• Higher risk of airborne infectious disease
• Respiratory illness
• Cancer (related to certain types of exposure)
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Your Home
Some of the most effective indoor air quality solutions include:
Air Duct Cleaning: Over time, small particles and microscopic contaminants can collect in the ductwork. When you run your central heating and air conditioning system, these contaminants are moved throughout your home with the heated or cooled air. Regularly having your air ducts cleaned can significantly reduce the amount of unwanted and potentially harmful contaminants being circulated throughout your home.
Carpet Cleaning: Carpets are virtual magnets for dirt, dust, debris, pet dander, mold spores, smoke vapors, and other contaminants. Regular vacuuming cannot completely remove these contaminants; only professional carpet cleaning is effective at ridding your carpets of nearly all unwanted particles and contaminants. Having your carpets regularly cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner can greatly improve your indoor air quality.
Refraining from Smoking Indoors: Smoking (and vaping) inside dramatically reduces the quality of indoor air. Harmful cigarette smoke vapors, odors, and contaminants can cling to various surfaces, such as carpets and upholstered furniture. They can also linger in the air, leading to an array of harmful health effects. This is often referred to as “third-hand smoke.” To improve the indoor air quality in your home, refrain from and ask others to refrain from smoking inside.
Some of the most popular and effective indoor air quality systems include:
Air Purifiers: Also known as “air cleaners” or “air sanitizers,” air purifiers effectively remove up to 99.98% of allergens and 99% of common flu viruses, as well as organic particles like bacteria, dust, pet dander, and pollen. Most air purifiers comprise two parts: a fan and a HEPA or carbon filter. Together, these components work to remove unwanted particles from the air inside both large and small spaces.
Ultraviolet Air Treatment Systems: Ultraviolet (UV) air treatment systems are highly effective at killing harmful airborne microbes, such as mold, bacteria, and dust mites. UV Germicidal Light systems can be installed directly into existing HVAC systems, where they utilize high-intensity ultraviolet light to destroy the cell structure of and fully eliminate microbes in the ductwork, as well as prevent further microbe growth and spread.
Air Exchangers: Proper ventilation and air circulation are key elements of ideal indoor air quality, and an air exchanger can aid in improving both ventilation and circulation. Air exchangers help circulate air inside your home by removing stale air from inside and replacing it with fresh air from outside. This provides your home with cleaner air and better humidity control while aiding in removing potentially harmful contaminants.
Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers: Humidity is an important element of indoor air quality. Excessively dry air or very high humidity levels can not only negatively impact your health but also create an ideal environment for mold and mildew growth. A whole-home humidifier and/or dehumidifier can help you control the humidity levels in your home, which can, in turn, improve your indoor air quality, comfort, and health.
How Our Indoor Air Quality Experts Can Help
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