While we might think that the air we breathe in our homes is safe, that’s not always the case. There are often particles and harmful impurities floating in the air which can cause allergic reactions, or even more serious health issues. Air quality control is the process by which we ensure the air in your home is clean and healthy for you and your family breathe.

Breathing quality indoor air is critical for good health, and breathing polluted air can cause health hazards such as asthma which affects millions of Canadians each year. You might not even know that there are air quality issues in your home, however it can negatively impact your quality of life. Whether you live in a new home or an old build, in the city or the suburbs there might be air quality issues which need addressing.

At Advanced HVAC, there are a number of things we can do to help you improve your indoor air quality. The two most significant steps towards improved air quality control are:

• Improving Ventilation: Poor ventilation is one of the main reasons that homes have poor air quality. Poor ventilation can cause the buildup of pollutants which can harm you and your family. Proper ventilation helps reduce the concentration of pollutants in your home by allowing old air to escape your home and be replaced by fresh air. Depending on your wants and we can install Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV).
• Adding an effective air purifier In addition to proper ventilation, air purifiers improve the air quality of your home. Air purifiers work by removing pollutants and allergens from the air while cycling the air through a very fine filter. Air purifiers are extremely effective, and can dramatically improve the air quality of your home.

The most common type of indoor air pollutants are:

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) such as solvents and chemicals including hair spray, glues, air fresheners, wood preservatives, and more.
• Second-hand tobacco smoke from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes can cause serious harm to your family.
• Biological pollutants such as pollen, dust mites, animal hair and dander, insect saliva and west, fungi and mold spores can trigger asthma and allergic reactions.
• Asbestos can be found in old linoleum flooring, old walls, old ceilings.
• Radon is a gas which is naturally released from the soil. Generally higher in buildings with unfinished crawlspace or basements

If you are concerned about the quality of the air in your home, contact us today. We can help improve and control the air you and your family breathes.