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Why it’s Important to Keep your Home’s Air Clean According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside the average home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside.
Just because you can’t see the problem does mean it isn’t there. No home is immune to indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. New homes tend to have higher concentrations of chemicals. Older homes can be breeding grounds for mold and mildew. And all homes, no matter how clean they appear, are contaminated with dirt and dust. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside the average home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside. Results from in-home air tests across North America support this government finding. Nearly every home (96%) had at least one IAQ problem: · 86% had high levels of particles and bio-aerosols like dust, pollen and viruses · 71% were filled with odors and potentially harmful chemicals and gases · 46% had problems with temperature and humidity What can you do to improve the air in your home? Have your home’s air tested. An air monitor placed in your home for a few days will find what you can’t see—thousands of microscopic pollutants hiding in the air. It also checks for temperature and humidity imbalances. Indoor air testing pinpoints problems in your home that can impact your health and comfort. Data collected from the monitor is evaluated by an independent testing agency, giving you insights into the types and levels of pollutants in the air, as well as the potential risks to your family’s health. Once the results are in, your Lennox® dealer can provide suggestions for improving air quality in your home. Lennox offers a full line of indoor air quality systems designed to improve your overall home environment and health.
What’s the best way to clear the air? Take a Lennox® whole-home approach. The Mayo Clinic has found that air cleaners attached to whole-house systems are generally more effective than freestanding air cleaners.† Portable units only clean the air in one room, so multiple units are needed to purify your entire house. Plus, they can’t effectively control all pollutants.
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