Indoor Air Quality Facts

Important facts about indoor air quality and your family’s health.

The quality of the air we breathe indoors has become an increasingly important environmental concern. Following are facts that have been determined by recognized authorities in the fields of health and air quality:

* Most people spend 60% to 90% of their time indoors. (AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION)

* Many illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air.

* The levels of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air have been found to be up to 70 times greater than in outdoor air. (USEPA)

* Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the HVAC System.

* More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies or asthma.

* One out of six people who suffer from allergies do so because of the direct relationship to fungi and bacteria in air duct systems. (TOTAL HEALTH AND BETTER HEALTH MAGAZINES)

* Respiratory irritants can circulate within the ducts and enter the room through the registers. (ALA HOME HOME)

* Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS)

* Most commercially available fiberglass furnace filters are less than 7% efficient.

Could the air in your home be causing health issues?

If you answer YES to any of the following questions, it may be time to have your air duct system professionally cleaned.

Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems?
Does anyone in your family suffer from headaches, nasal congestion, or other sinus problems at night or in the morning?
Is there a smoker in the house?
Do you have dogs, cats, or other pets?
Do you notice “musty” or “stale” odors when the furnace or air conditioner runs?
Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after cleaning?
Does it seem like there is not enough air flow coming from your vents?
Is your furnace equipped only with a standard throw-away fiberglass filter?

Unclean duct systems contribute significantly to indoor air pollution.

Dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your duct system every time the furnace or air conditioner runs.

These contaminants build inside the ductwork over time and can help make your duct system an ideal breeding ground for mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew and other microbes.

Each time the furnace or air conditioner is turned on, contaminants are spewed out and circulated throughout your home and affect the health and comfort of your family.

Family members who suffer from allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments as well as children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the effects of indoor air pollutants.

The removal of contaminants from the entire HVAC system is recognized by industry experts as the most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants. This is referred to as the “source removal” method of duct cleaning. In addition to the obvious health benefits, duct cleaning can help maintain a cleaner home. It also helps restore HVAC system capacity and lessen running time, resulting in lower heating and cooler bills.