At TitanZ Plumbing & Air Conditioning, we help families breathe easier by improving indoor air quality in their Venice, FL homes. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests indoor air pollution is a growing health concern. Indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air because of high levels of airborne contaminants resulting from cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Factors like poor ventilation and dust accumulation can also compromise air quality.
Our team addresses these issues by offering solutions, like air purifiers and UV lights. We can also help you choose a premium air filter for your HVAC system to increase indoor air quality.
A whole-home air purifier is the best way to improve your air quality, and many kinds are available to meet the needs of your Venice home. Most provide mechanical and absorbent filtration. When our HVAC technician installs one, they seamlessly integrate it into your existing HVAC system for optimal performance. A high-efficiency particulate air filter removes over 99% of particulate matter. Additionally, activated carbon filters work to absorb unpleasant odors, gases, and harmful airborne chemicals.
An oft-overlooked aspect of air quality is relative humidity. Ideally, you want to maintain an RH between 30% and 50%. In winter, staying within this range helps avoid respiratory inflammation and illness. In summer, it helps to prevent mold and dust mites. Like air purifiers, our technicians can integrate humidifiers and dehumidifiers into your heating and cooling system. They run when your system does to maintain optimal relative humidity throughout your home.
Air scrubbers and purifiers effectively capture particulates and neutralize gases and chemicals. However, UV lights can be more effective at eliminating pathogens that can make you sick. These lamps give off UV-C, which is an ultraviolet wavelength and a germicidal light. It can neutralize more than 99% of the airborne pathogens that pass through your home’s ducts.
There are air scrubbers and purifiers with integrated UV lights. However, most experts recommend standalone in-duct lights. The reason is that the slower air in the ducts leads to longer exposure and more effective sanitation. The faster-moving air in air purification systems results in a shorter exposure time.
UV lights can neutralize many contaminants.
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All HVAC systems have a filter. Those filters protect the system from dust and other debris and improve indoor air quality. We recommend using a premium pleated air filter. Check it at least once a month and replace it as needed. You should also consider the filter’s minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV). MERV indicates filter effectiveness. Most modern HVAC systems support up to MERV 13 filters. At this rating, the filter removes over 90% of household allergens.
In addition to changing your filters regularly, you should have a professional inspect and reseal your ductwork every other year. Gaps and other issues can lead to dust and debris entering your forced air system, undermining air quality. If your Venice home is well insulated, another air quality concern is a lack of fresh air. Whole-house fans are effective solutions to bring in outdoor air. They can also reduce cooling costs in the summer.
TitanZ Plumbing & Air Conditioning is Venice’s top choice for air purifiers and other indoor air quality solutions. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable technicians.
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