{"id":911,"date":"2024-12-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=911"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:51:18","slug":"our-indoor-air-quality-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/our-indoor-air-quality-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Indoor Air Quality FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that the air inside your home contains many more contaminants than the air outside? Well\u2014on average, at least\u2014it\u2019s true. But during the winter months, we\u2019re not able to air out our homes very often without paying a lot extra for heat. And it\u2019s also the season when we\u2019re most likely to encounter germs like the cold and flu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can we do to breathe fewer contaminants and germs without letting all the heat out of our homes? There are great ways to improve your indoor air quality or \u201cIAQ,\u201d and an air purifier<\/a> is at the top of the list. Here\u2019s an IAQ FAQ for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t HVAC Systems Have Air Filters Already?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! It is true that your air conditioner and your furnace contain air filters. But those are to prevent particles, hair, dust, and grit from getting inside the inner workings of the furnace or AC unit. They\u2019re meant to maximize airflow and decrease the risk of overheating components in there. They aren\u2019t intended to significantly improve your air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a Portable System Enough for My Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Small, lightweight, portable air filtration and purification systems are available for purchase at many home goods stores. They can make a big impact, but only if they\u2019re being used in a very small space. Got a dorm room with poor air quality? This is your solution. But for an entire house, they\u2019ll hardly make any difference at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why whole-house filtration or purification systems are so fantastic. They\u2019re installed as an addition to your HVAC system. All the air that passes through your ducts, whether you\u2019re running the heat or the AC, must also pass through the filter or purifier. These systems drastically reduce the contaminants in the air all throughout your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Difference Between a Filter and a Purifier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An air filtration system might be somewhat more complex than the filter you use to make coffee, but the basic idea is the same. As the air (or water, in the case of coffee) is pushed through the filter, particles are trapped. What comes out the other side has much less \u201cstuff\u201d in it. This approach is especially good at catching large particles, like pet hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air purifiers do more than catch things as they pass through. They actually neutralize germs by exposing them to UV light at a specific frequency. Bacteria, mold spores, and other tiny pathogens which might have passed right through a filter simply disintegrate. They can\u2019t withstand the light, and they will no longer be able to cause illness or irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of an Air Purifier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People often report huge changes in their lives after getting air purifiers. Obviously there’s less illness, which means missing fewer days of school or work. But there\u2019s more! Homes smell fresher. People have fewer headaches, fewer allergy symptoms, and fewer asthma attacks. They even have more energy and better moods all day\u2014possibly because they\u2019re sleeping better at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an air purifier in Bossier City, LA<\/a> sounds like exactly what you need to have a happier, healthier winter, we\u2019d love to talk with you about all the options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us today<\/strong><\/a> to discuss air filtration and purification or any other HVAC needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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