Indoor Air Quality
Providing Homeowners with Healthy Home Solutions to Keep Their Families’ Indoor Air Cleaner
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. With all the pollutants and toxins outdoors, people may think their homes are safe from dust, dirt and allergens. What they may not realize, though, is that the air they breathe indoors can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
With that, A & L Heating and Air, as a certified “Healthy Air Specialist”, is committed to doing Whatever It Takes to keep our customers’ families safe from the air indoors and offering solutions for improving indoor air quality (IAQ).
- Perfect Air™ Purifier
- Energy Recovery Ventilators
- Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers
- UV Lights
- Air Cleaners
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Zone Systems
Ask us how you can find solutions for:
- Allergens & Respiratory Issues
- Dust, Mites, Mold Spores, Odors
- Hot or Cold Zones in the Home
- Poor Humidity
- Smoke, pollen, dander
- Airborne bacteria & viruses
There are ways to effectively remove many potentially harmful airborne particles, improve overall air quality inside the home and cut down on dust circulated throughout the home. Eliminating or controlling sources of pollutants in the home and improving ventilation to reduce humidity levels are simple ways to increase indoor air quality and deter mold growth.
Perfect Air™ Purifier
One of the most effective ways to remove airborne particles is to invest in a quality air-purifying unit that treats 100 percent of a heating and cooling system’s airflow, like the Evolution® System Perfect Air™ Purifier by Bryant. The core technology, originally developed to help protect U.S government facilities and prestigious hospitals, now works in the home by charging particles in the air using precision-point ionization. The charged particles are then captured on a polarized media, which captures and kills airborne germs and allergens that may lead to a less comfortable indoor environment. And the Perfect Air Purifier from Bryant captures and kills up to 99 percent of airborne cold and flu viruses.
Energy Recovery Ventilators Heat Recovery Ventilators
"Most heating and cooling systems merely re-circulate the same air in a home. If your home has been sealed to prevent the loss of your heated or cooled air, the air inside can quickly become stale, even perhaps unhealthy," said Nitish Singh, manager, system products.
Opening windows to bring in fresh air would be the simplest solution. Unfortunately, this lessens the effect of the home's heating and cooling system. The Ventilator Plus™ Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) by Bryant is an energy-efficient alternative. Rather than opening a window to relieve indoor humidity, an HRV can be used as an exhaust in kitchens or bathrooms. HRVs can also help reduce radon levels in the home. Using HRVs to achieve the benefits of proper ventilation means you do not have to sacrifice being comfortable or add to your utility bills.
During the cooling season, the Preferred™ Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) by Bryant brings fresh, pre-filtered outdoor air into your home without lowering air conditioner efficiency. Having fewer pollutants such as airborne pet dander, dust, odors and gases like formaldehyde and radon, along with reduced humidity, improves air quality and boosts comfort while constantly refreshing the air.
Humidifiers
Something else consumers should consider about the air in their homes is the humidity. Too little humidity during the winter can actually increase your heating costs and damage your furniture. A & L Heating and Air’s solution? A whole-home humidifier installed by us, distributes moist air throughout the entire home. And the increased moisture in the air can be a welcome change to those who experience discomfort caused by dry winter air, such as dry throat, dry eyes or mouth, nose conditions or dry, itching skin.
UV Lights
Source control is the most effective solution for most IAQ problems in the home, according to the EPA. UV lights help heating and cooling system coils stay clean and prevent microbial growth, also known as mold and mildew, in and around the coil areas.
Research shows that bioaerosols – otherwise known as airborne spores, bacteria, fungi and viruses – are capable of growing in dark, moist areas and can have a negative impact on indoor air quality. Bryant uses a surface treatment method to kill offending bioaerosols that may be present in HVAC units. Using this method, UV lights remove bioaerosols that might grow on the evaporator coil and the drain pan of the HVAC system. UV lights can kill up to 99.9 percent of bioaerosols growing on or around the coil.
For more information about IAQ, visit www.epa.gov. For more information about products that address IAQ, contact Aaron or Linnea Sweetwood at (865) 856-8797.
