Most Americans have an awareness of the health risks posed by exposure to outdoor air pollutants such as fossil fuel emissions from vehicles, power stations, and factories. Having said that, not everyone knows that indoor air is actually more polluted.
As a matter of fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air is two to five times more toxic than the outdoor environment, and in some cases, the air inside the home have been found to be 100 times more polluted.
The World Health Organization reports that household cooking with coal or biomass-fueled stoves caused 4.3 million deaths in 2012, compared with 3.7 million deaths from outdoor air pollution.
This can be a very alarming fact since most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, which exposes them to one or more household pollutants. In order to fight these threats, it is recommended to have an effective air purification system installed in your home.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is a trusted HVAC company in Champlin MN that offers some of the world’s best air purification systems and one of them is discussed on this article — the Lennox PureAir Air Purification System.
Top Sources of Indoor Air Pollution in the U.S.
The main source of indoor air pollution in developed countries like the United States is cigarette or cigar smoke, which contains over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are carcinogens or chemicals that cause cancer.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. It is usually found in igneous rock and soil, but in some cases, well water may also be a source of radon.
Another major source of indoor air pollution is volatile organic compounds (or VOCs). These are compounds containing carbon released by almost anything you use in your home – paint, plastic, perfume, household cleaners, adhesives, furniture, carpet, paper, among others.
Health Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Exposure to indoor air pollutants has both short-term and long-term effects. Some effects may be experienced immediately after a single exposure or repeated exposures to one or multiple pollutants. These may include irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, coughing, and upper respiratory congestion.
Generally, indoor air quality problems only cause discomfort. Most people feel better as soon as they remove the source of the pollution. However, recurrent and extended exposure to indoor air contaminants can lead to more serious health problems such as epistaxis, dyspnea, rhinitis, nasal congestion, pharyngitis, severe lung disease, nausea, vomiting, anorexia Myalgia, and hearing loss.
Features of the Lennox PureAir™ Air Purification System
PureAir™ is an air purification system that cleans the air in every room throughout the home. Many air cleaning systems only filter out particles. Some fight germs, and some attack odors. But only PureAir™ Air Purification System addresses all three types of indoor air pollutants: airborne particles, germs and bacteria, chemical odors, and vapors.
It effectively removes 99.9% of all particles like dust, pollen, and pet dander. The system also removes 90% of viruses such as MERS A, flu, and cold. It eliminates and destroys approximately 50% of household odors and chemical vapors in a 24-hour period.
It’s an effective solution for preserving the quality of the air in your home as it provides highly effective air filtration without using much electricity.
In addition, it also helps the environment by reducing the ozone generated by other sources in your home through its carbon filtration.
Here are other features of the PureAir™ Air Purification System you might want to look into:
Home Comfort
- Industry-leading air purification technology an air purification system unlike any other
- Cleans the air in your home better than any other single system available on the market
- Destroys household odors and chemical vapors
Performance
- Whole-home purification works with your existing heating and cooling system
- Quality you can trust designed with reliable and long-lasting components
- Uses the #1 rated MERV 16 Carbon Clean media filter
- 5-year limited warranty on covered components
Top-notch Air Quality Products and Services from Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning
Even before suffering from any of the negative health effects of poor indoor air, it is a wise decision to consider getting help from an expert in indoor air quality.
Our experts at Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning can run some tests and inspect your home to ensure that the air flowing in your abode is safe for you and your family. We offer air cleaning products such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers and air purifiers that can help improve the quality of your home’s indoor air.
Call us for your Andover heating and air conditioning needs, including ways to improve your indoor air quality.