Tag Archives: Air Pollutants

Eliminate Allergens And Air Pollutants With A DIY Home Ventilation System

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

According to the Australian Department of Health and Ageing (DHA), an increasing number of people are suffering from asthma as result of coming into contact with asthma triggers such as indoor pollutants and allergens. This long term respiratory ailment affects more than 18 million Australians according to DHA. These asthma triggers can be classified in the following three groups: Continue reading →

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Three Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

A national survey conducted by the American Lung Association in May of 1999 estimated that most Americans spend around 65% of their time in their homes, making indoor air quality a significant consideration for their health and well-being. The air inside of a home can be between 2 and 100 times worse for your health than the air outside, mainly due to a build-up of air pollutants in the indoor air. Three Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality Poor quality indoor air can create significant health challenges for people of all ages. Continue reading →

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Air Conditioner and Indoor Air Quality: Achieving Cleaner Air in Your Home

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Indoor air quality and how your air conditioner affects it, should be a common concern since the average American spends the majority of their time inside their home, office, or other interiors. Indoor air quality is typically 2-4 times more polluted then the outdoor air even with a clean air conditioning filter. In all cities, not just San Antonio, air conditioning technicians can inspect indoor air quality in your home. Air pollutants are circulated throughout your home by your air conditioning system. Some of these pollutants include pollen, smoke, chemicals from cleaning products, mold and mildew, dirt and dust, pet dander and other allergens. Continue reading →

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How Does Carbon Help In An Air Filter?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Are you wondering if it’s important to use air conditioner filters that contain activated carbon? The addition of carbon can be a very important part of the manufacturing process for air filters. Adding carbon to the filter materials increases the adsorption properties of the air filter, allowing more air pollutants to be removed from the air. Continue reading →

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How Do Air Filters Trap Pollutants?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Excessive air pollutants in the home or workplace can create a hazardous environment and harm the health of everyone exposed to the pollutants. A high quality air filter is the best weapon against air pollutants as it traps the offending particles deep within the filter, removing them from the air we breathe. The effectiveness of the air filter at trapping pollutants depends on several different factors, including the kinds of pollutants present and the type of filter purchased. Continue reading →

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