Plan for Better Indoor Air Quality

Carrollton Indoor Air Quality

There are all sorts of airborne pathogens that can invade your home and also destroy the quality of the air you breathe every single day. Bacteria, mildew, mold, viruses and a host of nasty microorganisms can wreak havoc with immune systems. If anyone in a household has allergy sensitivities, an indoor climate solution is virtually a necessity for a better quality of life. Want to minimize daily exposure to pathogens that can lead to illness or even cause structural damage to your home? We are your local Carrollton Indoor air quality expert.

Here is your 2-step healthy solution for better IAQ.

1. Germicidal Light: Lighting is the latest technology for catching and destroying unwanted microorganisms. But we’re not talking just any, old light. Healthy Climate Germicidal lights are the latest development in powerful ultraviolet lighting that makes it impossible for germs to survive. The maximum-intensity of the rays attacks microorganisms on the cellular level. This air quality solution is also effective at destroying mold and also mildew contaminants. Once installed, within 45 minutes of operation a home could see as much as a 50% reduction in airborne contaminants.

2. Whole-Home Dehumidification: The right lighting solution destroys existing mold and mildew. But if you want to prevent those pesky invaders from showing up in the first place, the key is to control the moisture levels in your home’s airborne environment. A whole-home dehumidification system is the answer to maintain moisture levels that are the ruin of mold and mildew but comfort enhancing for the humans that rule the roost. One more benefit of this type of indoor environmental control is that the right level of humidity feels cooler. Homeowners save on utility bills during the summer by being able to raise the thermostat a few degrees. Does saving as much as 7% on your electric bill sound like good news? Then install a Humidtrol whole-home dehumidification system. It will protect your health, home and pocketbook.

Contact Carrollton’s Indoor Air Quality Experts

To find out more about the best indoor air quality products and strategies, please contact us. Our experienced professionals at Maxwell HVAC are committed to your lifestyle comfort.

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