THE ROLE PLAYED BY HVAC CONTRACTORS IN INDOOR AIR QUALITY

1
THE ROLE PLAYED BY HVAC CONTRACTORS IN INDOOR AIR
QUALITY

• fortlauderdaleairconditioning.com

2
DETERMINE CURRENT AIR QUALITY

• One of the common roles played by the
  Fortlauderdale HVAC contractor is determining
  your current air quality.
• They can measure the level of harmful chemicals
  in your air left like formaldehyde or bleach,
  identify possible sources of pollution like
  asbestos floating free in the air, confirm
  whether there is mold in the air, check for
  radon, determine if carbon monoxide is present,
  and measure the level of particulates like
  cigarette smoke and candle smoke in the air.

3

• Bring in a professional to find out why your
  childs asthma is worse inside than out. Contact
  an HVAC contractor to determine whether the
  headaches you suffer are the result of chemicals
  or mold.
• Find out if the problems you have are caused by a
  poorly maintained unit, problems with the air
  ducts or a residual issue traced to structural
  problems or leaks in the house.

4
IMPROVE CURRENT AIR QUALITY

• The most significant role an HVAC contractor
  plays is to improve your current indoor air
  quality.
• Installing and upgrading air conditioner air
  filters remove particulates from the air as it is
  cycled through the air conditioner.
• Cleaning ducts removes dirt, debris and even
  insects like dust mites trapped there. This
  eliminates a major source of indoor allergens.

5

• Finding and treating mold in the AC ducts and
  sometimes in the air conditioner itself prevents
  home owners from suffering from headaches, itchy
  eyes and respiratory problems caused by mold.
• For those in a humid environment, installing a
  dehumidifier will make the home less stuffy. If
  you live in a dry climate and have sinus problems
  worsened by desiccated air, let a Fortlauderdale
  HVAC contractor install a humidifier. 

6

• Indoor air quality is further improved by taking
  steps to kill pathogens, mold, bacteria and
  viruses. This is especially important if anyone
  in the home is very young, very old,
  immunologically compromised or medically fragile.
  Installation of air filters like HEPA grade air
  filters can remove the flue virus from the air,
  while UV lights placed in the AC or the ducts
  will kill mold and bacteria in the air.

7
MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY

• An often forgotten role for HVAC contractors in
  improving indoor air quality is maintaining it.
  Installing new HEPA filters does not good if they
  are not regularly replaced.
• UV lights need to be checked and replaced on
  occasion. Periodic cleanings of air conditioners
  and their components ensures that dust and debris
  do not build up on the unit and get carried
  inside.
• Depending on your circumstances, you may need
  additional air filters installed throughout the
  home, such as when nearby construction increases
  dust levels or a neighbors landscaping releases
  allergy-causing pollen.

8

• Your home air quality should be re-checked if
  anyone begins suffering worse health effects.
• Perhaps you need activated carbon filters added
  to the air conditioners air filters to offset an
  increased use of cleaning chemicals inside of the
  home or off-gassing from the glue and paint of a
  new home remodel.
• If an older family member who smokes is now
  living with you, you may want to install a
  separate air conditioner and air filter for the
  in-law suite to minimize the smoke that wafts
  into the rest of the house. 

9

• Another occasion to contact an HVAC contractor is
  after your home has been flooded. After the
  ruined carpets and mildewed furniture is gone,
  call your HVAC contractor.
• The contractor can ensure that there is no mold
  or mildew lingering in your vents, a growing
  health hazard that can make you ill long after
  the floors have dried and the mud has been
  removed.
• Contact your HVAC contractor after major home
  renovations, dramatic changes in landscaping or a
  boiler leak to determine your current indoor air
  quality and how to improve it.

10

• For More Details
• fortlauderdaleairconditioning.com/furnace