Allergy Relief Living in Florida - Your Home Mayybe the Problem

LARGO, Fla. - Sept. 21, 2017 - PRLog -- The average Florida home of 1500 sq. ft. produces approximately 30 pounds of dust a year. That's about a wheelbarrow full. Got allergies?  Wait, there is more, an ounce of that dust holds about 4000 dust mites. Got allergies? Disgusting and I haven't mentioned the dog or cat.  Now if that wasn't enough dust mites and mold love the Florida weather….Humidity is the culprit.

Over 4 million people die prematurely from illness attributable to the household air pollution and a distinct path has been established to disease development. Biological contaminants, may lead to allergic rhinitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and some forms of asthma. Additionally, some of the diseases spread include measles, chicken pox, tuberculosis, legionella, staphylococcus infections, and influenza. Not to mention, the molds and mildew that produce disease-causing toxins.

How did we get in such a pickle; let's start with some facts;

• Indoor Air can be 2-5 times and as much as 100 times more polluted than the air outside your home. (EPA)
• 50% of ALL illnesses are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. (American College of Allergists)
• A dirty filter slows down the air flow making your air conditioning system work harder. This can lead to costly repairs and/or system failure. (Energy Star)
• 1/8 of an inch of dust on the blower wheel can reduce air flow by as much as 30%! (Texas A&M)
• 1/20th of an inch of dust/dirt on the coil reduces the efficiency of you air conditioner by 21%. (EPA)

The easiest and most important solution is to have proper filtration and air cleaning to prevent this from happening to the coil in the first place. Regularly scheduled maintenance is your first line of defense.  Keeping the coil as dust free as possible with great air cleaners will stop the buildup and keep your air conditioning system running smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to regular maintenance one of the best solutions is to add a whole house air cleaning germicidal system that will remove particles and allergens, germs, mold, pollen and chemical gasses and odors. This system is inexpensive and installed into your heating and cooling system near the coil to prevent any biological growth and kill biological growth on the coil, creating a more efficient system and healthier environment.

Living in Florida, your cooling system is your lifeline to a comfortable, enjoyable, and healthy home make sure it's working for you.

To learn more about indoor air quality call 727-228-0624