3 IAQ Devices That Work to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Particulate Matter is a term used to describe the mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets in the atmosphere. It can be a naturally occurring or human-made mixture. Particle pollutants can irritate the nose, eyes and respiratory system, and long-term exposure can lead to lung or heart disease. Although the air quality index in Frederick, Maryland, signals a low level of particulate matter in the atmosphere, you still might have poor indoor air quality. Here are three IAQ devices that can help improve it:

Air Cleaners

Air cleaners come in two varieties: portable units and whole-home models. A whole-home air cleaner attaches to your home’s HVAC system. It works to filter and remove contaminants from your home’s air supply before they get the chance to recirculate. Some air cleaners even include germicidal UV lights that can kill bacteria and viruses.

Humidifiers

Cold and dry winters in Frederick can cause your home to feel like it’s being attacked by an artic blast. Balancing your home’s humidity is critical to preventing numerous health symptoms, like dry skin. A humidifier works with your HVAC system to add moisture to your home’s air supply. You should aim for a humidity between 40 and 60 percent.

Air Scrubbers

Air scrubbers are an IAQ technology that a professional can install in your HVAC system’s ductwork, and they work like an air purifier. Utilizing germicidal UV lights, they kill airborne contaminants by disrupting their DNA. While an HVAC filter is good at trapping the contaminants, air scrubbers take it a step further to kill the pathogens.

Are you feeling sick inside your home? Poor IAQ could be to blame. Don’t put the health and safety of your loved ones at risk. Contact Eric Smock Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today at (301) 945-7220 to learn more about the indoor air quality solutions we carry and install.