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Indoor Air Quality FAQ
1. I Thought pollution was outside. Why should I be worried about my indoor air quality? We spend 90% of our time indoors and due to more efficient insulation (creating more airtight houses), our homes are now better at trapping potentially irritating particles inside the home. With rising numbers of people suffering from allergies and asthma, indoor air quality has become more and more important to our general health and well being. 2. What kinds of things are in my home that might be affecting my family’s health and comfort? A wide range of particulate matter exists within a home:
As well, imbalanced indoor humidity levels can make the situation worse. 3. What is the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)? CADR is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a fair and objective measure of various air cleaner technologies. CADR provides the number of cubic feet of clean air a unit delivers each minute. A higher CADR means a greater amount of clean air is being delivered to your home. 4. What is HEPA? Yes. It is impossible to completely combat the amount of dust generated in the average home. While regular cleaning is an excellent measure to reduce exposure to irritants and pollutants, cleaning products themselves can contribute to poor indoor air quality. 5. What are the benefits of Ductless Split systems? HEPA refers to a type of air filter. It is an acronym for "high efficiency particulate air [filter]" (as officially defined by the United States Department of Energy). This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 micrometers (µm) at 85 liters per minute (L/min). The diameter specification of 0.3 µm responds to the worst case; the most penetrating particle size (MPPS). Particles that are larger or smaller are trapped with even higher efficiency. Using the worst-case particle size results in the worst-case efficiency rating (i.e. 99.97% or better for all particle sizes). 6. How are the products you can install different from the air cleaners I see advertised on TV? It basically comes down to airflow. The greater the volume of air we can move through a HEPA or HEPA-equivalent filter the higher the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) in your home, and “ionic” devices simply do not move enough air. The figure below give you an idea about how crucial air flow is when choosing an indoor air quality product:
7. Are there solutions for individual rooms, or condos that you would recommend? Absolutely. Amaircare makes a range of portable HEPA units capable of moving high volumes of air through their filters making them ideal as additional protection in baby nurseries, children’s bedrooms, or condos where other indoor air quality products may not be able to be installed. These portable units are not available in stores and have considerably lower running costs than over-the-counter products because of more efficient motors. 8. Do I have to change my filters and clean my indoor air quality equipment? If you’re asking this question you probably already know the answer. Filters get clogged, and all equipment should be checked, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. There is no magic bullet that is simply going to look after itself, but the products we suggest will go a long way to significantly improving the quality of living in your home. We’re a family owned and operated business and both members of our family and our staff use these products in our own homes. |
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