“Air quality” refers to the condition of the air surrounding us. Breathing air that’s deemed “good” means the air is clean and free from pollutants including smoke, dust, pollen, allergens, and even “smog” caused by impurities and gases.
The government monitors the quality of the air outside, and in Georgia, you can check the numbers on AirGeorgia’s website. This site isn’t all inclusive as you may suffer from allergies related to pollen, especially this time of year when trees are leafing-out, grasses and flowers are blooming again, and weeds are re-emerging with a vengeance!
This spring, we are all faced with an even greater threat. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a very real danger to the health and well-being of our families, and our way of life as we’re all “sheltering in place” and staying home to “slow the spread” of the virus.
At Integrity Air, we take your health and safety very seriously. Should you require a service call at your home please know that we’ve enhanced our protocols. Our quality standard is face mask, gloves and booties when entering a home to service HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a need for an interior visit from our crews, please know we will take every precaution to protect your family and our staff.
Because being indoors for long periods of time with our spouses, children and pets is our new normal, we want to share ways you can protect your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) from dust, viruses, microbes, and allergens:
1. Change your AC filter
2. Use your hood fan when cooking
3. Keep carpets and throw rugs clean
4. Control indoor humidity (we can help)
5. Add a few houseplants
Poor quality air in the home can lead to health symptoms including dry, irritated eyes, nose, throat, headaches, fatigue, congestion, coughing and sneezing, even shortness of breath. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, be sure to contact your healthcare provider to insure you’re not seriously ill. If you’re otherwise healthy, and if several of your family members are feeling the same way, your IAQ may be contributing to your malaise.
Installation of an Ion Generator can make a huge difference in the indoor air quality your family is breathing right now. Independent testing shows cold plasma kills 99.6% of contaminants in less than 15 minutes. How? Plasma in its simplest form is oppositely charged hydrogen and oxygen ions, also called bi-polar ionization. When produced and injected into a moving air stream, plasma breaks down gases to harmless compounds prevalent in the atmosphere, reduces airborne particles, AND kills mold, bacteria and viruses.
Additional benefits include odor, mold, virus, bacteria and allergen control, as well as static electricity control in the space. We also love the easy installation, no replacement parts, low maintenance need, and low power consumption.
If you’re concerned about the air you and your family are breathing, contact Integrity Air at (706) 889-6092. We’re here and ready to help you breathe easier, feel better and enjoy your time indoors. Our services area includes Pickens, Cherokee, Gilmer, Fannin and Dawson counties, so contact us today.
As a side note…sooner rather than later, we here in North Georgia will be switching over from heat pumps and furnaces to air conditioning. If you find yourself making the switch and nothing happens, please call Integrity Air for service.