Why Home Ventilation Is Important
We spend most of our lives inside—up to 90 percent in fact, according to an EPA study. And because these buildings are better sealed than they used to be, it also means chemicals can accumulate. The EPA says this can make your home’s air quality two to five times worse than outdoor air. Struggling with poor indoor air quality can make you feel lousy or worsen ongoing problems like allergies or asthma.
There are a couple of pollution sources that impact the air your family breathes.
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals are found in everyday household products, like furniture, flooring, paint and cleaning products. High concentration can lead to respiratory inflammation and headaches.
- Dust, mold and pet dander. These are the some of the biggest, most prevalent indoor pollution sources. They can aggravate allergies and asthma, especially pets with long, dense fur.
- Carbon monoxide. This colorless, odorless, tasteless gas is created in part by the process of combustion in a natural gas appliance. CO poisoning can cause flu-like symptoms and can kill you.
Why Should I Bother With Whole-Home Ventilation?
Having a proper whole-home ventilation system installed in your home offers many short and long-term benefits. Find out how you can reduce harmful indoor contaminants by installing a whole-home ventilation system with Peitz Service Experts.
How Whole-Home Ventilation Works
Whole-home ventilation systems can get rid of pollution from the air throughout your home.
Balanced ventilation uses exhaust fans to bring fresh air into the house—and expel musty air.
Plus, some systems from Peitz Service Experts make the most of energy efficiency. This gives fresh airflow without excessive energy expenditure.
Heat Recovery Ventilation
- Transfers heat to condition incoming air
- Recommended for cold locations
Energy Recovery Ventilation
- Transfers moisture and heat to condition incoming air
- Holds on to more humidity in the winter and limits the level introduced in the summer
- Recommended for warm areas