Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

More and more homeowners are concerned about improving indoor air quality. Many people believe their heating and cooling system is already cleaning the air of indoor pollutants and allergens. Most systems are equipped with a standard 1″ throwaway air filter, but these filters are designed primarily to keep large particles from damaging the equipment. They are not designed to actually clean the air. Most homes naturally generate about 40 lbs of dust per year for every 1,500 square feet of space. One ounce of dust can hold 40,000 dust mites, one of the most common household allergens. Trillions of allergens … Continue reading →