Articles On Indoor Air Quality For Atlanta Homeowners
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The
Importance of Indoor Air Quality - Environmental research discloses a
surprising and disturbing factor in our health - the quality of air indoor is
much more important than ever suspected. Scientists in many countries have
claimed that indoor air is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor
air and can be up to 1,000 times dirtier. According to Canada Sanitary
Organizations’ research, 68% diseases are caused by indoor pollutions & about
80% to 90% cancers concern with living environment or living habits.
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How HVAC Filters Impact Indoor Air Quality - Average Americans spend nearly 90% of their time indoors. For the infants, the elderly and the urban residents, this percent of time is likely to be higher. Studies show that indoor air pollution can be two to fives times to sometimes 100 times higher than outdoor air pollution.
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Use and
Care Of Home Humidifiers - It is important to use a humidifier only when conditions require it, to use
the correct moisture setting for existing conditions, and to clean it
thoroughly. The possible health effects resulting from the dispersal of
microorganisms and minerals by home humidifiers are not fully understood.
Meanwhile, it may be prudent to reduce the potential for personal exposures to
these materials by taking the following precautions, particularly when using
ultrasonic and impeller humidifiers.
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Humidifiers – A First Time Buyers Guide - The quality of outdoor air is a
major concern for us all. Social groups do all they can to protect the
environment and air. However, at the same time, people do not think about the
polluted air they breathe and about the poor quality of air in offices and our
homes. In most of the cases, the quality of indoor air is inferior to air
outside.
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Summer Allergies? An Indoor Air Cleaner May Be Part Of the Solution - During
summer allergy season, many of us start thinking about the quality of the air we
breathe outdoors. But are we considering indoor air quality as well? According
to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air may be four to five
times more polluted than outdoor air. And with Americans spending nearly 90
percent of our time inside, we often take indoor air quality for granted.
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At the current time, we use the home warrantee company for all the
components in our home, with the exception of our air conditioner
and heating unit, where we continue to contact Betts Heating & Air
for all the essential repairs to our system." --
Michael and Melinda Kennedy,
Acworth GA
