Indoor air pollutants ( apart from dust ) can come from many different sources in any home. Examples are combustion sources such as unvented or malfunctioning gas appliances, like furnaces or space heaters can release harmful carbon monoxide into your home. Furniture or cabinetry made from certain pressed wood products, continuously release pollutants into the air.
Everyday cleaning solvents as well as redecorating projects all contribute to the quality of the air you and your family are breathing. Pollutants can be detected even hours after the use of cleaning products or say painting or wallpapering.
Humidity can also contribute to poor air quality. Ever wonder why you can’t get the mold out of the bathroom or basement? New homes today are being built much more airtight than Grandma’s house. Remember how drafty the windows were or how you had to put on an extra sweater for Sunday dinner? Fact is, Grandma’s house was alot healthier than your new home!! Because houses today ARE so airtight, there is no outdoor air entering the home to help keep the air clean ( except of course when the dog wants in ! )
Poor air quality lends itself to many health problems. Of course, every one reacts differently to air pollution after exposure. Are you constantly rubbing your eyes or maybe you have that headache that just won’t go away once in a while? More severe reactions or higher levels of exposure may lead to asthma or humidifier fever or worst.
Don’t despair… there is a way to bring fresh air into your home without taking out a window! An Air Exchanger, such as an HRV, ( Heat Recovery Ventilator ) brings in fresh outdoor air and distributes it throughout the home, while at the same time drawing out the stale air from inside. The fresh air can be distributed through the ductwork of a forced air system or direct ducting installed specially for the air exchanger.
Cheers to good health and easy breathing!