McKinley Heating Service Experts can make sure your indoor air is clean, healthy and free of pollutants with products like air filtration systems and humidifiers/dehumidifiers.
If you’re tired of low air quality interrupting your perception of comfort, let McKinley Heating Service Experts identify what products and services will resolve this problem. We can generate a complete Home Health® Report. You can reduce the threat of illness, respiratory symptoms and even the growth of mold or mildew!
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Indoor air quality refers to pollution in your Edmonton home or company. The level of airborne pollutants can be 2–5 times higher than in the open air. Since most people spend 90% of their time inside and breathe approximately 3,000 gallons of air daily (according to the American Lung Association), this can potentially lead to serious health issues.
Depending on your specific air quality concerns, solutions consist of:
Some of the typical sources of pollutants include Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) such as cleaning or personal care products, fuel-burning utilities and home appliances, and particulate matter like dust, pollen and smoke.
Absolutely. Pollutants and particulate matter can bring about illnesses and worsen respiratory conditions, primarily for children and the elderly. For certain contaminants like CO, the effects may even be deadly.
Resolving indoor air quality problems can produce a host of benefits to your health and well-being, such as:
If you find yourself cleaning on a daily basis or coughing continuously, your indoor air may be to blame. As mentioned in EPA studies, indoor pollutants can reach concentrations as much as 100 times higher than the air outdoors. You can determine your indoor air quality by scheduling a Home Health® Report consultation with McKinley Heating Service Experts.
Each homeowner has their definition of “indoor comfort”, especially if someone in your Edmonton home has sensitivity to pollen, dust or other pollutants that cause respiratory problems. You may require a single product like a high-performance air filtration system, or multiple. McKinley Heating Service Experts can help you find the right combination of equipment.
No. HVAC air filters differ in quality and design, and a few have exclusive features. We usually suggest using the filter the manufacturer of your equipment recommends pairing with your system. All filters are assigned MERV ratings on a scale from 1–20. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and can make it easier to identify high-efficiency filters. For most residential needs, a MERV rating of 11 or lower is appropriate.
The ideal schedule for cleaning or replacing your air filter relies upon a variety of factors, like the filter design and MERV rating as well as the existing indoor air quality. For common 1”-3” filters, most brands recommend replacement every 30-90 days. Pets, health conditions and even nearby pollution sources can lead to replacing the filter more often.
Presuming the condition is not your body’s hydration, very dry air can irritate your throat and sinuses. Start thinking about buying a whole-home humidifier if you consistently struggle with a dry, itchy throat.
Your HVAC system extracts moisture as it operates, producing situations where humidity levels become unbalanced. Portable humidifiers can resolve humidity concerns in a single room or small area, but a central humidifier assures balanced humidity throughout the entire building.
For most people, comfortable humidity levels tend to be between 30-60%. These levels are rather hard to sustain in the winter, as cold air does not hold onto moisture as well as warm air. What’s more, your furnace displaces moisture by generating hot, dry heat.
The smartest way to choose an appropriate whole-house humidifier is by measuring the height of your ceiling multiplied by the total square footage of the room. This will help figure out how many gallons of water/H2O is required every hour to ensure balanced humidity.
You should also think about your available budget, as a humidifier needs service just like any other mechanical equipment.
While specific amounts depend on the model, whole-house humidifiers average between 1.5 to 12 gallons per day. Needless to say, drier climates will use more water to keep humidity balanced.
Scheduled preventive maintenance is often vital for long-term equipment efficiency, and your humidifier is no exception. The humidifier’s reservoir should be routinely drained and cleaned to prevent mold.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas produced by partial fuel combustion, which experts claim is commonly caused by inadequate access to oxygen. Appliances relying on natural gas, charcoal, wood or kerosene are common origins of CO gas, especially if they are not running correctly or have been installed incorrectly. CO is toxic to the body and is fatal at high levels or long exposure.
Initial symptoms such as nausea and tiredness are often wrongly diagnosed as a result of the flu. But CO gas exposure can progress, possibly leading to confusion, organ damage or even death. Other symptoms include:
Yes. Getting rid of carbon monoxide should be a key concern because of the jeopardy it poses to your health and well-being. CO gas can be encountered in any Edmonton home or commercial property, making effective ventilation and prevention practices universally beneficial.
Prevention is the best place to start. A few safety precautions to take include:
If carbon monoxide has been found, you should quickly vacate the building and alert the fire department and utility company. If a leak is discovered, you should then contact a reputable HVAC company for repairs.
If an air freshener isn’t doing the trick, there may be microbes or contaminants nearby producing the unpleasant odor. Bacteria and mold are typical sources, but they can be resolved with the sanitation properties of a germicidal UV light. They are particularly effective against odor-producing microorganisms.
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