Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality inside and around buildings and structures, particularly as it relates to occupant health and comfort. Understanding and eliminating common indoor contaminants can help you lower your chance of developing indoor health problems.
The health impacts of indoor air pollution can occur immediately after exposure or years later, so it is best to get it checked out before health problems become a serious concern.
Our indoor air quality experts are ready to assist you in combating poor indoor air quality in your home or commercial property. When you contact our IAQ testing team, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment to see how we can improve your air quality measurements.
Depending on the professional particle reading done at your home or business, we will recommend high-efficiency air filters, and air purification systems, mold remediation, and UV systems. UV system are one of the newest, most effective ways to treat poor IAQ and we can typically install them same-day.
UV light has antibacterial properties and this type of treatment kills germs, bacteria, and mold. It also acts as a deterrent, preventing them from returning; this makes a UV system the perfect option for HVAC systems. We can integrate filters and UV systems into a variety of home and commercial comfort systems, and it is quite effective in avoiding the spread of indoor pollutants.
This thorough process of purification keeps your home and indoor air cleaner. This system, when used in conjunction with a high-quality MERV-rated filter, will limit the chances of harmful pollutants entering your home's ducting.
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Homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality are usually looking for efficient HVAC system options. You may have heard that using ultraviolet (UV) light to combat airborne germs, bacteria, and mold is a good, effective way to do it - and it is!
UV lights can be integrated into new or existing heating and cooling systems. They're a great place to start if you're looking for a way to get healthier, cleaner air in your home or office. Let's take a look at this germ-fighting gear.
For starters, hospitals have been using UV light as an additional layer of cleaning for years, according to study conducted by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Even if the benefits aren't immediately apparent, keeping bacteria, mold, and germs out of your air provides a number of health benefits.
This is especially crucial if you suffer from allergies, asthma, or other disorders that might make breathing difficult.
UV lights have upfront fees as well as ongoing maintenance. However, it provides better air quality as well as several health benefits, particularly for people who suffer from allergies or asthma.
A typical complete installation costs between $600 and $1,800, including labor and the desired system. Your costs may differ depending on where you live and what kind of comfort equipment you have.
Because this equipment is installed into your existing heating and cooling system, you should use a licensed professional, such as PJ Mac HVAC.
UV lamps will also need to be replaced at some point. The cost of replacing the bulbs ranges from $130 to $300 and can be done at the time of other repairs or maintenance service. However, the overall cost is determined by the equipment and the number of bulbs that must be replaced.
UV systems are much cheaper and safer than letting mold build up in your home and having much serious health problems - not to mention the buildup of mold and bacteria that gets circulated throughout your house.
The bulbs last between 9 to 14 months. Make sure you replace these lights around that time to maintain your heating and air equipme nt running at its best.
This is also an excellent opportunity to perform routine maintenance on your air handler or furnace. The specialists at PJ MAC HVACcan perform a checkup that will keep your system in good shape for years to come.
Some health impacts may appear rapidly after a single or several pollution exposures. Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion, are some of the symptoms. These kind of acute effects are usually transient and curable. If the source of the pollution can be located, the treatment may consist of merely removing the person's exposure to it. Symptoms of diseases such as asthma may appear, be aggravated, or deteriorate soon after exposure to some indoor air pollutants.
The likelihood of having an acute reaction to indoor air pollution is influenced by a number of factors, including age and pre-existing medical disorders. Individual sensitivity, which varies greatly from person to person, can have a role in whether or not a person reacts to a pollutant in some situations. After frequent or high-level exposures to biological or chemical pollutants, some persons can develop sensitive to them.
Because some of the immediate consequences are similar to those of colds or other viral infections, it can be difficult to tell whether the symptoms are caused by indoor air pollution. As a result, it's critical to pay attention to when and where symptoms appear. If a person's symptoms decrease or disappear as they leave the location, for example, an attempt should be made to discover indoor air sources that could be the culprit. Some impacts may be exacerbated by an insufficient quantity of outdoor air entering the building, or by the heating, cooling, or humidity conditions that exist inside.
Other health problems may appear years after exposure or only after prolonged or repeated exposure. Some respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer are among the side effects that can be highly disabling or fatal. Even if you don't notice any symptoms, it's a good idea to try to enhance your home's indoor air quality.
While pollutants found in indoor air can have a variety of negative impacts, it's unclear what amounts or durations of exposure are required to induce certain health concerns. Exposure to indoor air pollution also has a wide range of reactions. More research is needed to determine which health consequences occur after exposure to average pollutant concentrations present in houses versus those that occur after exposure to greater pollutant concentrations for short periods of time.
Having your IAQ tested will provide comfort in knowing that your HVAC system is not spreading harmful particles that can affect your overall health. Call (833) 756-4822 today or request an estimate from us online. We will schedule your IAQ testing appointment promptly!
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