Controlling Indoor Air Quality

CONTROLLING INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) 90% A regulated environment 11,000 vital when it comes to wellness, comfort and productivity. Amount of our lives Liters of air we spent indoors breathe per day WHY IS INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPORTANT? The air we breathe indoors contributes to many health conditions – both positive and negative. Why Indoor Air Quality is so Important: Reduced Balanced energy costs 70 humidity Easier breathing Better sleep Reduced odors Elimination of allergens $1 BILLION Health Effects caused by indoor air pollutants: Eyes, skin, nose, and throat irritation Upper respiratory congestion Estimated annual medical costs resulting from poor air quality Headaches Dizziness Fatigue 3 Reasons to Test Indoor Air Quality HEALTH SAFETY COMFORT Good ventilation and proper maintenance temperature and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and excess fumes Balanced Regular cleaning, proper ventilation, and air filtration reduces molds, dust and germs humidity create a pleasing environment INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE & SCHOOLS A poorly designed AC or HVAC system doesn't just waste energy; it can contribute to indoor air problems. Over time, poor air quality in the workplace can contribute to increased absenteeism and lowered productivity. Four factors define + Potential threats to Employee Wellness: Indoor Environmental Quality in a workplace (or any other indoor environment): BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS CHEMICAL PARTICLES POLLUTANTS V Indoor air quality Solids or liquids which are light enough to be Tobacco smoke, machinery emissions, chemical suspended in spills, and gases Excessive Thermal comfort concentrations of Acoustic comfort bacteria, dander, Visual comfort and pollen, etc. the air $60 billion 50% Annual cost of Typical classrooms have employee sick leave and lost production 50 to 300 sick today Of schools have problems linked to poor indoor air quality different types of volatile organic compounds (VOC) present in the air Factors Leading to SBS: 3333" Poor ventilation Unsuitable 62. temperature and humidity Airborne and chemical pollutants Pollution from external sources Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) - When building occupants experience symptoms Özone emissions from High concentrations of total volatile organic compounds (TVOCS) printers and copiers associated with acute discomforts that are usually relieved when leaving the premises KEEP THE GOOD AIR FLOWING: MAINTAIN YOUR HVAC SYSTEM Proper maintenance of Indoor Air Quality systems will ensure that dangerous particles are removed from the air. Smart Indoor Air Quality control strategies put less strain on HVAC equipment, allowing it to operate at peak performance while regulating necessary environmental factors. TYPES OF AIR PURIFIERS НЕРА ELECTROSTATIC Use an electrical charge to trap particles OZONE GENERATOR Kills bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms Removes up to 99.97% of particles that pass through ALTERNATIVE FILTER TECHNOLOGIES The primary purpose of a filter is to protect HVAC equipment, not to improve indoor air quality, as many homeowners have been led to believe PRE-FILTERS Capture larger particles High-efficiency filters that are too good ACTIVATED CARBON Absorbs odors, gases, and chemicals may actually slow airflow across an HVAC's heat ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT exchanger, reducing the unit's efficiency Neutralizes microorganisms AA www.aaaheatingandcoolinginc.com HEATING AND Copyright © 2015 AAA Heating and Cooling Infographic designed by Mad Fish Digital COOLING 503-284-2173 Sources: TheNews.com, EPA, American College of Cardiology, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Airpurifiers.com, Bob Vila