Keeping the air in your home clean is important for several reasons. It can maintain your health and increase your comfort. And it can make your heating and cooling system run more efficiently. There are numerous indoor air quality (IAQ) products, each with its own function. Here is a brief summary.
Humidifiers are used primarily in the cold season, when the air in the home is dry. Humidifiers increase the moisture in the air. This helps with respiratory conditions and can prevent dryness on the body. Also, dry air can harm wood floors and furnishings, so the humidifier protects against that as well. The best humidifiers are whole house humidifiers that are a part of the HVAC system.
Dehumidifiers conversely are primarily used during warmer months when the air is naturally more humid. Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture. These also make the air cleaner and healthier. As with humidifiers, the best type of dehumidifier is a whole house dehumidifier that attaches to the HVAC system.
Media air cleaners are metal-like containers that are installed in your HVAC system’s return duct line. As air passes through your home’s HVAC system, media air cleaners installed in those containers capture pollutants such as dust, dander, mold and pollen before they enter your home’s living areas. These filters are more robustly constructed than the air filters in your furnace and thus provide a higher level of protection.
Air UV sanitizers provide even more protection. They use ultraviolet light to eliminate bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. These air purifiers are primarily used in non-residential settings like hospitals, offices and schools, but can be used in homes.
Fresh Air Ventilators use a fan and ductwork to remove stale and dirty indoor air and replace it with fresh, filtered air from outside, improving indoor air quality and ventilation. This helps reduce moisture, odors and pollutants, making the indoor air healthier and improving comfort.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric About Indoor Air Quality Products
The HVAC technicians at Ravinia Plumbing can help you select and install indoor air quality products that will make the air you breathe healthier and more comfortable and also improve the efficiency of your HVAC system. We’ve been in business since 1928 (that’s 97 years!), and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted and reliable plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical companies in Chicagoland. Visit Ravinia Plumbing today to learn more, and to schedule an appointment for indoor air quality services.
