Improving Your Home's Air Quality
This guide from Lennox Industries provides homeowners with essential strategies and product information to enhance indoor air quality. Optimal home air quality is achieved through four key approaches: eliminating sources of pollution, proper ventilation, cleaning airborne contaminants, and continuous monitoring of the home environment.
Eliminating Sources of Poor Air Quality
Identifying and reducing pollutants like dirt, dust, odors, chemicals, and mold is crucial. This involves sealing HVAC ducts, using HEPA filters, and managing moisture to prevent mold growth. For existing mold issues, professional removal is recommended. Lennox's PureAir™ air purification system is designed to address odors and chemicals. For guidance on mold removal specialists, the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) can be contacted at www.iaqa.org.
Ventilating Your Home Properly
Adequate ventilation helps reduce indoor contaminants. While open windows offer natural ventilation, it may not be suitable for those sensitive to outdoor allergens. Lennox offers Healthy Climate® Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) for filtered ventilation. Exhaust fans in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry areas are also recommended for removing stale air.
Cleaning Contaminants from the Home
Lennox provides various filtration and purification products to remove airborne particles, volatile organic compounds, odors, and mold spores. The PureAir™ system, along with different MERV-rated filters and Healthy Climate® germicidal lights, contributes to a cleaner living environment by capturing and neutralizing pollutants.
Monitoring and Maintaining Indoor Air Quality
Continuous monitoring of temperature, relative humidity, and carbon monoxide levels is advised for a healthy home. Lennox offers humidifiers to manage dry air. Regular maintenance of HVAC systems and indoor air quality equipment is essential for optimal performance. For information on allergy and asthma triggers, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America can be consulted at www.aafa.org.
