Air Purifiers – The Solution to Your Indoor Air Quality Problems in Greenville, South Carolina
Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can have severe negative effects on a population that spends 90% of its time indoors. Common pollutants that contribute to poor air quality, especially in the warmer months, include pesticides, pollen, dust mites, mold, and clogged or poorly maintained cooling systems running the marathon of keeping us all cool. Read on to learn more about IAQ, how to diagnose IAQ problems, and how air purifiers can help.
Signs that May Indicate an Indoor Air Quality Problem
- Your allergies are rearing their ugly head. If you notice new allergies or an increase in symptom severity, such as you are suddenly sneezing, coughing, and your nose is running, this could be a sign of poor IAQ in the home.
- Your home is older. Older homes usually have less advanced ventilation and were made with older, potentially more hazardous materials. This problem can mean dust, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other poor IAQ culprits.
- You are getting sick frequently. Always waking up tired, with a headache, or with a dry and scratchy throat? Do you get short of breath more than you should? If so, you’ll want to rule out poor IAQ as a contributing factor.
- You just moved into a new home. An unknown environment could hold hidden dangers like mold and mildew that aren’t immediately apparent to a new homeowner. Be sure to have an inspector you trust check for indoor pollutants before you settle in.
Any of this sound familiar? Call the experts at (864) 536-0887 to schedule a full IAQ diagnostic or schedule service online today.
Air Purifiers – An Overview
What if we told you that, as bad as poor IAQ is for your health, modern technology has rendered this problem moot, with absolutely no hassle to homeowners? Well, we have some good news. That’s exactly what a whole-home air purifier can do. Air purifiers generally use very fine sieves that filter pollutants out of the air. As air enters the purifier, small particles are trapped in the sieve, much like spaghetti is trapped in a strainer while the water flows out. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are the gold standard for air purifier filters and trap 99.97% of airborne particles on average. Imagine how much easier you’d breathe, both figuratively and literally, if you knew your air was that clean?
Contact Waldrop to Learn More About Air Purifier Options
At Waldrop Plumbing – Heating – Air, we believe in treating our Greenville community members like family members. We know that it’s our personnel that make the difference, and for over 50 years, we have been Greenville, South Carolina’s chosen air technicians because our people are there when you need them. We provide fast, reliable, and affordable air quality services that will keep you and your loved ones safe and breathing easy for years to come.
Let’s clear the air. Call (864) 536-0887 or contact us online to speak with a Waldrop air expert today.
Air Purifier FAQs
HOW MUCH DO AIR PURIFIERS COST?
Depending on the make, model, and quality, a good air purifier can cost anywhere between $300 and $800 when factoring in energy costs, filters, and labor. But the peace of mind and better quality of life resulting from clean air is absolutely priceless.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU RUN YOUR AIR PURIFIER?
For best results, you should be running your air filter 24 hours a day, or, at the very least, when you know that you’re going to be home for the majority of the day.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR AN AIR PURIFIER TO PURIFY THE AIR IN A ROOM?
Depending on the size of the room, complete air purification can take anywhere between 45 minutes to three hours.
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