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Breaking Down the Benefits of an Air Purifier
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Breaking Down the Benefits of an Air Purifier
August 2, 2019
To many homeowners, air purifiers seem like a luxury. After all, you have air filters built into your HVAC system – why would you need a separate air purifier? However, the EPA cites air purifiers as a powerful way to improve your indoor air quality.
There are several reasons why an air purifier is important for your home. The HVAC and indoor air quality experts at American Air & Heat are here to make you aware of the importance of air purifiers.
You Have Allergies/Asthma
If someone in your family has allergies or asthma, air purifiers are a highly effective way to reduce respiratory issues. Air purifiers with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter will remove 99.97% of allergens, airborne particles, and airborne chemicals. By removing these particles and irritants, air purifiers help those with allergies and asthma breathe easy.
You Have Pets
If your family includes furry friends, an air purifier is an absolute must. First, an air purifier removes pet hair, pet dander, and pet odor from your home’s air, therefore protecting your family from inhaling these particulates. However, air purifiers will also protect your pet. Like children, the immune systems of pets are not as strong as those of adult humans. Regularly encountering airborne pollutants and particles can make pets sick. Air purifiers will remove these particles and protect all of your loved ones from harmful airborne particulates.
You Live Near a Road
If your home is near a busy road, toxic particles from cars, construction equipment, and the road itself collect in your home. Then these fine particulates penetrate deep into the lungs and cause heart problems later in life. By investing in an air purifier, you protect your family from these dangerous particles, and reduce their risk of heart problems.
You’re Moving into a New Home or Renovating
When moving into a new home, or remodeling your existing home, you will likely encounter and inhale more pollutants than normal. New paints, new furniture, new carpeting, and new glues leak chemicals into the air for years after installation. An air purifier is the best way to ensure that your renovation doesn’t have lasting negative impacts on your health.
Your Family Is Exposed to Smoke
If your family uses the fireplace frequently, or is exposed to cigarette smoke, an air purifier is a worthwhile investment. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds and at least 11 carcinogens. Wood smoke also contains toxic air pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and acrolein. Smoke particles are so fine, it is nearly impossible for most HVAC filters to trap them. It takes a specialized air purifier to remove these particles from the air and protect your family.
You Have an Attached Garage
Garages are the catch-all for any items that aren’t safe for your home. Vehicles, lawn mowers, paints, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides all leech harmful particulates. If they aren’t trapped by an air purifier, these particulates could cause cancer or serious respiratory issues.
Benefits of an Air Purifier
We hope this guide helps you understand why an air purifier is important for your home. If you are interested in improving your home’s indoor air quality, contact American Air & Heat. Our team of HVAC and air quality experts can help you figure out the best IAQ solution for you and your family. Call us today at 800-421-2665!