Indoor air quality is a concern for all Florida homeowners. Hilliard homes are tightly sealed to keep AC costs low, but insufficient ventilation can allow indoor air to reach high concentrations of toxins that may be harmful to health. One way to achieve cleaner indoor air is by using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter that effectively traps these particles. The Trane CleanEffects™ air filtration system removes up to 99.98 percent of airborne pollutants and offers a variety of health benefits:
1. Reduces Allergy Symptoms
Contaminated indoor air can trigger allergic reactions even in those without known allergies and can worsen symptoms for people with existing allergies. By trapping airborne particles such as dust, spores, dander, dust mites, pet hair, lint, pollen, and other allergens, HEPA filters can reduce symptoms like coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, scratchy throat, runny nose, sinus issues, and rashes.
2. Helps Protect At-Risk Individuals
Children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions are more likely to suffer negative effects from polluted indoor air because they spend more time inside and often have weakened immune systems. Studies suggest that removing airborne particulates can reduce symptoms of illness in healthy individuals and help prevent disease progression in those who are already ill. This is especially true for people with chronic respiratory diseases.
3. Reduces Common Indicators of Cardiovascular Disease
Exposure to airborne particulates is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Studies have shown that predictors of cardiovascular disease, such as systemic inflammation and impaired endothelial function, can be reduced with effective air filtration. Furthermore, reducing indoor air pollution by even 60 percent over a 48-hour period has been shown to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy elderly adults.
4. Improves Respiratory Function for Asthmatics with Pets
Indoor air pollution, especially pet dander, can worsen breathing problems for people with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A year-long study of asthmatic adults and children who owned cats or dogs found that in homes with an air filtration system, various asthmatic symptoms were significantly reduced.
With advanced air cleaning technology, the Trane CleanEffects™ Air Cleaner features a reusable filter that is 100 times more effective than a standard filter and eight times more effective than the best HEPA filters. To learn more about reducing air pollution in your Hilliard, FL, home, visit Ed's Comfort Solutions, or call us at (904) 849-2656 for more information.