Air Quality Information

What You Can't See,
Can Hurt You.

It's a fact: the trapped air we breathe in our homes can be loaded with dust, pollen, spores and other pollutant particles. In many cases, it's worse than the air outside. Especially if you are one of the more than 40 million allergy sufferers in North America. Combine that with the fact that we spend 90% of our time inside and indoor air quality becomes a major concern. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average person breathes two teaspoons of these pollutants into their lungs each day. These tiny, respirable microscopic particles, which can't be seen by the human eye, penetrate the lungs causing respiratory discomfort and recurring health problems. Here are a few statistics on respiratory afflictions in the United States: 40 Million Americans Suffer From Allergies and Asthma. 10.3 million have chronic asthma (2.1 million are children). More than 8.0 million children suffer from asthma. 22.2 million suffer from hay fever and allergic rhinitis. 12.6 million suffer from bronchitis. Americans are restricted for 28 million days a year. Students lose 2.0 million school days due to allergic rhinitis. Families suffer with the individuals. $6.0 billion/year for treatment.

Although most pollutant particles are so small that you can't see them, many are annoying or even harmful to you and your family, and potentially damaging to your furnace, air conditioner and related equipment. The standard throw-away filter in your furnace traps only about 7% of the pollutant particles in your home's air. The rest circulate throughout your home.

Standard throw-away furnace filters permit dirt and dust to collect on sensitive heating and cooling equipment, decreasing efficiency by as much as 10-25%. High efficiency air cleaners protect blowers, coils and other operating equipment from dust and dirt, increasing efficiency and service life.

Installed in your heating/cooling duct system, central air cleaners with sophisticated filtering capabilities have become the accepted way to improve indoor air quality. In addition to providing protection for your heating and cooling equipment, high efficiency air cleaners turn your furnace and air conditioner into a clean air system that provide your family with clean air throughout your home.

In fact, your hose's furnishings will last longer. Carpeting and upholstered furniture will stay cleaner and last longer; draperies will need cleaning less often and last longer; walls will stay cleaner, too, and require less frequent painting, cleaning and papering. And all this means less work for you.

So make high efficiency air cleaners an essential part of your home air system. The better health of your family and reduced cleaning and maintenance inside your home will be well worth the investment.