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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Your Home Could Be Making You Sick. - Since the early 1970s most home construction has changed to a more energy efficient design. Our homes are built "tighter" with the use of additional insulation, double glass windows and doors, and more weather stripping. This “tight” form of construction is much more resistant to fresh air exchanges, and therefore tends to trap the stale, stagnant, polluted air that some of us spend over 90% of our time breathing. Complaints of sickness from polluted indoor air caused a nationally recognized issue by the late 1980s. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is now more of an issue than ever. Many kinds of bacteria and viruses pass through the air, including the common cold and other more dangerous illnesses such as Legionella. These organisms can thrive on the inside of heating and air conditioning systems causing numerous health problems. There are also particles of pollen, dust mites, dirt and pet dander to consider. The solution to almost all IAQ issues is very straight forward with a proper diagnosis. Most homes have different requirements therefore the equipment our professional recommends for your home may be different from what we would recommend for your neighbors. You owe it to yourself and your family to have fresher more breathable air that's virtually free of potentially harmful contaminants.

  • The EPA - States that indoor air is one of the top five environmental health risks of our time.
  • American College of Allergist & Asthma - States that 40% - 50% of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air.
  • The Center for Disease Control - Offers Guidelines for using equipment that we use on a regular basis to disinfect and clean the air.
  • The EPA – States that the levels of hazardous pollutants in indoor air have been found to be up to 60 times greater than outdoor air.

CDC's Danger Level

A brief description of some of our products to help you feel better:

  • Ultra Violet Air Disinfection System – Kills bacteria, Viruses, Mold, Fungi, and other living microorganisms. Used in conjunction with a high quality filter.
  • HEPA Air Filtration – Hospital grade high efficiency particulate air cleaner. The highest air filtration possible, removes particles/contaminants/bioaerosols down to 0.3 microns, 99.97% efficient.
  • High Efficiency Media Air Cleaner – Removes small breathable particles and other bioaerosols down to one micron. ( Non Ozone Emitting)
  • Electronic Air Cleaner – Removes small breathable particles and other bioaerosols down to one micron. (Emits Ozone)
  • Electrostatic Air Cleaner – Removes particles at 70% efficiency.
  • Humidification – Adding moisture in winter can reduce the chance of upper respiratory problems caused by dry air. You will feel warmer with lower energy saving indoor temperatures.
  • Dehumidification systems – A dehumidifier is designed and engineered to control moisture and achieve proper humidity levels. It is your first solution to total home moisture control which is an essential part of a comfortable and healthy home.
  • Duct Sealing – A duct system that is well-designed and properly sealed can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and safer.
  • Zoning Systems – Take command of your home or office comfort system and feel the immediate difference. You can heat or cool the areas where you are and save energy by not conditioning space that does not need it.
  • Power Generators – A power generator gives you peace of mind that you have a permanent connection to your lights, furnace, and refrigerator/freezer. That is full access 24/7; 365 days a year regardless if there is a power outage.
  • Heat Pumps – Air-to-air heat pumps are basically reversible air conditioners. They move heat from the air in one location to the air in another. Since heat pumps move rather than generate heat, they can be extremely-efficient, delivering more than three times as much heat as they consume in energy.
  • Energy Saving Thermostats – Offer a wide range of control and options to the homeowner. They do automatically what was previously done manually – that is, set the thermostat temperature back when heat is not needed. Typically, thermostat settings are reduced during sleeping hours and during the day if the home is unoccupied.
  • Dryer Vent Cleaning - We specialize in this often overlooked area. There are thousands of dryer vent fires every year resulting in millions of dollars in damage. It is also a huge waste of energy and money if your dryer can not vent properly. We are equipped with the right tools and knowledge to get your drying as efficiently as possible.
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Carbon monoxide issues no warning signs. It is colorless, odorless, and can build up very slowly over time. Often, families become sick without even knowing the cause. Our carbon monoxide detectors are designed to sound an alarm whenever potentially dangerous carbon monoxide
  • HEPA-AIRE Duct Cleaning – The HEPA-AIRE method used by our company assures you that your ducts are being cleaned with the most advanced source removal equipment available. This high tech, state-of-the-art system is used by leading professional duct cleaners throughout North America, and is widely recognized as the most significant breakthrough in duct cleaning equipment technology in the past 30 years. The HEPA-AIRE unit creates a powerful vacuum, pulling dislodged contaminants into its filtration system. This filtration system is so efficient that it captures contaminants 1/300th the diameter of a human hair and returns filtered "hospital grade" air to your home. And, it's so quiet you'll hardly know it's running. Once your duct system has been cleaned, we reseal all access holes and your ducts are returned to "like new" condition.