While your HVAC system uses a filter to remove particulate matter from your indoor air, there are other options available. New technology and smart features are making it easier than ever to maintain an indoor environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy. There are factors to consider when choosing an air quality solution for your residence.
Whole-Home Air Filtration
Instead of using a portable air purifier for one or two rooms in your home, consider installing a whole-home device. This unit installs onto your HVAC system and functions when your heating or cooling equipment is running.
If you’re using a high-quality filter in your purifier, like a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), you can often remove as much as 99.97% of the particulate matter in your home.
Smart Thermostats With IAQ Sensors
If you don’t already have one, upgrade to a smart thermostat. There are several models that come equipped with indoor air quality sensors. You can receive alerts and monitor your readings on your smart device from wherever you are. This allows you to adjust your whole-home filtration equipment, humidity-controlling equipment, furnace or air conditioner to improve your indoor air quality.
Smart Sensor Installation
You can have smart sensors installed throughout your home rather than just located in your smart thermostat. Access real-time data from your sensors that can be analyzed to determine trends in your indoor air quality and predict future problems.
Solutions may include running purification equipment at certain times, adjusting your interior temperature, keeping windows and doors closed during times of high pollen or high humidity or using a heating and cooling schedule to promote healthy indoor air.
The Use of Advanced Filtration
Instead of relying on those simple fiberglass filters in your furnace, consider upgrading to a more effective option. For example, activated carbon filters can remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from your indoor air. These chemicals can be extremely dangerous to your health.
Electrostatic filtration can remove up to 99.97% of the particulate matter in your indoor air. You don’t have to replace filters with this option. Rather, you clean and dry collection plates and place them back into the purification unit.
A UV-sanitizing light can be installed onto your HVAC system. By exposing pathogens and microbes to UV-C light, their cellular structure will become damaged, rendering them harmless to the human body.
Improve the quality of the air inside your home by using unique and advanced air quality solutions. Reach out to our team at Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air to schedule an appointment or get more information about improving your indoor air quality in Denver, CO.
