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Indoor Air Quality is something you've probably heard about as a Fox River Valley homeowner. You may have even wondered if it is just a buzz word, or a fad to squeeze more money out of consumer wallets! As your trusted local Fox River Valley IAQ contractor, we're telling you it is actually something you should pay attention to.
Modern residential homes are built to be energy efficient, but this in turn can trap pollutants in your home. Your HVAC system cycles the same air through the entire house when heating or cooling, and the contaminants go with it. What contaminants are we talking about? Toxins from paint, cleaners, and other finishing products. Pet dander. Viruses. Mold. Dust. There are more, but you get the idea. The good news is that indoor air quality (IAQ) products exist to clean and refresh your air without costing you in efficiency.
The important thing to understand about IAQ products is that they are not mutually exclusive. A UV lamp has a distinct purpose, and cannot perform the job of a ventilator, or an advanced air cleaner. Read about the products below, or call CountryView today at 847-683-9911 for more information.
Modern residential homes are built to be energy efficient, but this in turn can trap pollutants in your home. Your HVAC system cycles the same air through the entire house when heating or cooling, and the contaminants go with it. What contaminants are we talking about? Toxins from paint, cleaners, and other finishing products. Pet dander. Viruses. Mold. Dust. There are more, but you get the idea. The good news is that indoor air quality (IAQ) products exist to clean and refresh your air without costing you in efficiency.
The important thing to understand about IAQ products is that they are not mutually exclusive. A UV lamp has a distinct purpose, and cannot perform the job of a ventilator, or an advanced air cleaner. Read about the products below, or call CountryView today at 847-683-9911 for more information.
1. Advanced Air Cleaner
When heating and air conditioning, your system pulls air from your home via the return air duct. This air is sent through a filter before it enters your HVAC system. An advanced air filter is able to filter out microscopic particles from your air. Some can even capture and kill the flu virus! This keeps your home healthier, and your HVAC system more efficient. The effectiveness of an air cleaner is measured with a MERV rating.
When heating and air conditioning, your system pulls air from your home via the return air duct. This air is sent through a filter before it enters your HVAC system. An advanced air filter is able to filter out microscopic particles from your air. Some can even capture and kill the flu virus! This keeps your home healthier, and your HVAC system more efficient. The effectiveness of an air cleaner is measured with a MERV rating.
2. UV Lamp
Sometimes the purpose of a UV lamp is misunderstood. A UV lamp performs one function very effectively: they kill mold that can grow inside the indoor coil system. An evaporator coil or fan coil has a dark, damp interior when cooling in the summer. This is a breeding ground for mold. If mold grows it can get into your air, and decrease the efficiency of your air conditioning. A UV Lamp kills this mold, and protects your air.
Sometimes the purpose of a UV lamp is misunderstood. A UV lamp performs one function very effectively: they kill mold that can grow inside the indoor coil system. An evaporator coil or fan coil has a dark, damp interior when cooling in the summer. This is a breeding ground for mold. If mold grows it can get into your air, and decrease the efficiency of your air conditioning. A UV Lamp kills this mold, and protects your air.
3. Ventilator
An energy recovery ventilator is truly a piece of art. A ventilator is able to take outside air and exchange it with inside air, while transferring the heat energy. It's like opening a window in the middle of a Chicago winter without having a heavy impact on your utility bills. A ventilator is a key component to IAQ, and keeps the air fresh inside your home.
An energy recovery ventilator is truly a piece of art. A ventilator is able to take outside air and exchange it with inside air, while transferring the heat energy. It's like opening a window in the middle of a Chicago winter without having a heavy impact on your utility bills. A ventilator is a key component to IAQ, and keeps the air fresh inside your home.
4. Whole House Humidifier
Winter air is dry which makes your house seem colder. Dry air can hurt wood furniture and instruments, and cause other discomforts like dry skin. A whole house humidifier plugs into your HVAC system, and replenishes the humidity in your home. You will be more comfortable, and spend less money on your heating bills!
We take the air quality of our customer's homes very seriously, and as your leading Fox River Valley IAQ Contractor, we provide the finest IAQ products and services. See our Chicagoland Service Area page for the specific areas we serve. Or call us at 847-683-9911.
Winter air is dry which makes your house seem colder. Dry air can hurt wood furniture and instruments, and cause other discomforts like dry skin. A whole house humidifier plugs into your HVAC system, and replenishes the humidity in your home. You will be more comfortable, and spend less money on your heating bills!
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