A Team Heating Air Relates The Importance Of Air Purification

Online, July 21, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Air quality marks the healthiness of the air that is available for us to breathe. The better the air quality, the better the air we breathe for our wellness and health. Unfortunately, no home is immune to indoor air quality problems. New homes tend to have higher concentrations of chemicals (especially from building materials and compounds, carpet and upholstery). Older homes can be breeding grounds for mildew and mold. All homes, no matter how clean they appear, contain dirt and dust. Viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pollen, skin flakes and animal dander can circulate throughout the air in a home constantly. Even paints, glues, cleansers, perfume and tobacco smoke adversely affect your home's air quality.

The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that indoor air can be as much as five times more polluted than outdoor air, and that 96%* of the homes they tested had at least one air quality problem.

* 71% were filled with odors and potentially harmful chemicals and gases (called Volatile Organic Compounds - cigarette smoke, radon, formaldehyde, household cleaners, even perfumes)
* 86% had high levels of particles and bio-aerosols like dust, pollen and viruses
* 46% had problems with temperature and humidity

Health hazards from indoor air pollutants are widely recognized as one of today's top environmental hazards, and a subject of ever-increasing importance.

At A Team Services we want to make sure that we assist with more than heating and cooling systems. Of course, during this time of year it's very important that your air conditioning system is working properly, however, it's also just as important that the quality of your air is as good as it can be. Air conditioning systems in Atlanta are vital to our very existence lest we'd all melt! Yet, we constantly are updated with smog alerts and air quality messages.

Today, as people spend more time indoors, safety, comfort and the quality of the air inside their homes has become increasingly important. Poor air quality can lead to; dizziness, headaches, nasal congestion, fatigue, allergies, colds, upper respiratory problems, asthma, and lung disease

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that as much as 50% of illnesses are either caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality.

Additionally, poor air quality can affect how you feel. Humidity inside your home has the same impacts on your feeling good as humidity outside. Too much moisture can make you feel sluggish, weak and even sick, and create a breeding ground for mildew, mold, dust mites and bacteria. Too little humidity can leave you feeling cold and achy, cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and annoying static shocks.

The manner in which air flows is also a factor. If air isn't moving freely from room to room, your home can feel stale or stuffy This also causes unpleasant odors to permeate. Newer homes are especially prone to this problem as tighter sealing and higher insulating is performed during the building process to conserve energy for the homeowner during use of the new home. Contaminates then have little or no way to escape.

Products which remove and kill these potentially harmful airborne pollutants include air purifiers and cleaners, UV germicidal lamps, fresh air ventilators, and humidifiers. These products can work individually to improve specific air quality issues, or together for optimum overall improvement.

Check out these important components of an air quality system:

1. RELIABILITY - Chances are, your heating and air conditioning system is the most expensive equipment in your home. That's why it's important to choose proven products from a reputable manufacturer.
2. EFFICIENCY - A new ENERGY STAR system, when properly sized and installed, can lower your annual heating and air conditioning costs. Plus, it may qualify you for utility rebates and tax credits.

3. QUIET OPERATION - The sound of a standard furnace can be as loud as 100 decibels, which compares to the sound of a kitchen garbage disposal! Air conditioners can produce sounds up to around 80 decibels. Look for technologies and features that help keep operating sound at a comfortable level.
4. CONSISTENT TEMPERATURES - With a typical furnace or single-speed air conditioner, indoor temperature can vary as much as seven degrees from the thermostat setting. Variable speed and/or two-stage heating and air conditioning systems give you the assurance of precise temperature control.
5. BALANCED HUMIDITY - To maintain proper moisture levels in your home, choose a thermostat that controls both temperature and humidity. You might also consider a variable speed and/or two-stage system and dehumidifier.
6. PROPER AIRFLOW - A typical furnace motor runs at one speed and circulates a constant volume of air, thus it responds to changing comfort demands by repeatedly cycling on and off. This frequent cycling increases air stagnation and stratification and. For optimal air circulation, choose a variable speed model.
7. HEALTHY AIR - One of the best ways to fight against indoor pollution is to attach an air cleaner to your furnace or air handler. That way, you can have peace of mind knowing your system is working to capture small contaminants in each and every room of your home.

For more information on the best air purification options for your home please go to a-teamservices.com or call 770 516-5165