The air you breathe: Unfortunately pollution is everywhere and with the
types of cleaning products, manmade goods and activities conducted in our
buildings the indoor environment can become very uncomfortable. Even the air
we consider to be “fresh” outdoor air has as many as 30 million dust or
pollutant particles per cubic foot. There are measures that can be taken to
lessen the effects of these particles on our indoor environment. Since our
indoor environment is essentially an enclosed system, we are able to control
the pollution in our air. By moving the air through a high efficiency air
cleaner, we can remove many of the pollutants that cause discomfort.
The truth about mold: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cautions
that all molds can cause health problems under the right conditions. The
word toxic is used refer to mold that produce toxic compounds, or
mycotoxins. HVACR mechanical systems are not generators of mold. Their
metallic surfaces do not provide the organic matter mold needs to grow. However systems that are not properly maintained could support mold growth.
It is important that your systems:
* Be designed and installed correctly
* Be properly maintained and cleaned
* Control the moisture in the building
* Use good filtration methods to keep your air clean |