S3 Episode 18 - The Importance of Indoor Air Quality with American Standard
In this episode, Colin and Jimmy welcome Darcy Lee, Senior Product Manager, from American Standard Heating and Cooling. They discuss the importance of indoor air quality and tips on how homeowners can improve the indoor air quality in their homes. They talk about preventative maintenance, how to prepare home for winter and ways to optimize your energy usage year round.
Tips on how homeowners can improve the indoor air quality in their homes:
In response to recent recommendations from the CDC on reducing risk of exposure from the virus that causes COVID-19, many homeowners are actively seeking out safe and effective strategies to create a healthier home environment to keep their family safe when indoors – and having a properly functioning HVAC system in place can be part of that plan. Tips include:
o Change your air filters at least once a month – as dirty filters restrict air flow, making your system work harder and reduce its efficiency. Replace the filter in all units with removable filters, which may include furnaces, air conditioners, air handlers, humidifiers or cleaners.
o Stay smoke-free – avoid non-ventilated, smoky rooms and second-hand smoke by having a professional measure levels of harmful pollutants.
o Close doors and windows – keeping windows and doors shut helps reduce the amount of outdoor pollens, allergens and irritants inside your home.
o Install a whole-house air cleaner – add a whole-house filtration system to help remove airborne particles and allergens too small for your nose and mouth to filter naturally.
o Set up a service check – if you’re experiencing health symptoms that may be related to bad air or you just want to play it extra safe, have your local specialist run tests on your home’s air quality to identify contaminants, and from there they can help you figure out a game plan to find a solution that works for you to improve potential danger zones.
Product Recommendation
Improving air quality and comfort for consumers and their families remains a top priority for the American Standard brand. One of the most effective and efficient products to date is the AccuClean™ Whole-Home Air Filtration System, which uses the highest standard technology to remove up to 99.98% of airborne particles from the air to reduce harmful bacteria and allergen triggers from the home such as pollen, dust, pet hair and more.
*This is a sponsored episode, provided to you by American Standard Heating and Cooling