In addition to regulating your indoor temperature and humidity, the HVAC system in your Sarasota, FL, home also filters your indoor air. However, even the best HVAC air filters can’t extract gaseous chemical contaminants or all illness-causing pathogens. The following are five benefits of installing a whole-house air purifier.
1. Deactivate Volatile Organic Compounds
According to the American Lung Association, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) irritate the lungs, airways, and throat when present in high concentrations. Unfortunately, flooring, interior paint, and other building materials off-gas VOCs.
Installed in HVAC air ducts or connected to them, whole-house air purifiers deactivate these gaseous chemicals before conditioned air re-enters living areas. With whole-house air purification, residents will experience fewer VOC-related symptoms like headaches, low energy, nausea, and difficulty breathing.
2. Slow or Prevent the Spread of Illness
Air purifiers eliminate viruses, mold, and bacteria using advanced air-cleaning technologies like sanitizing UV lights, ozone generators, and air ionizers. This slows the spread of illness by ensuring that germs aren’t circulated and recirculated throughout buildings. This means an air purifier can help prevent the transmission of infectious ailments.
3. Improve the Efficiency of Your HVAC System and Extend Its Lifespan
Air purifiers eliminate the micro-sized contaminants that flow right through standard air filters. They have dense, complex filters with greater surface area and tighter mesh.
With cleaner indoor air, you’ll have fewer particulates settling on your AC or heat pump coils. These particulates can clog your furnace intake valve or coat other sensitive components. When paired with diligent HVAC maintenance, an air purifier could help your heating and cooling equipment last longer and experience fewer problems over time.
4. Eliminate Unpleasant Odors
Whole-house air purifiers also eliminate unpleasant cooking odors, stale smoke odors, and other strong smells. With one installed, you won’t have to rely on chemical-laden room freshening sprays or plug-in air fresheners that add more contaminants to your living space.
5. Remove Micro-Fine Allergens Without Inhibiting Airflow
Along with VOCs and pathogens, many allergens pass through standard air filter mesh, including dander, pollen, and dust mites. For both seasonal and chronic allergy sufferers, whole-house air purifiers spell relief. Best of all, air purifiers can improve IAQ without compromising airflow.
Homeowners can count on us for cutting-edge HVAC technologies. For innovative indoor air quality solutions in Sarasota, FL, get in touch with Climatic Conditioning today!
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