Improving IAQ
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures. It is used to measure how the air inside a building affects the health and comfort of the people inside. When a building has poor IAQ it can lead to health problems, discomfort, and reduced productivity.
Maintaining clean indoor air is a priority for many homeowners, especially with rising concerns about air quality. As concerns of wildfires in Canada continue and IAQ worsens in America, consumers are looking for viable solutions. The HVAC industry has a unique opportunity to solve these issues through products with an increased focus on ventilation and filtration.
Make-Up Air is Here to Help!
Make-up air units are an essential part of a building’s ventilation system and are responsible for supplying outdoor air to buildings. Standard make-up air units are designed to provide a building with tempered fresh air, both heated and cooled, to offset air that is exhausted by other mechanical means. When the space in a home or building is ventilated and not replenished from another air source, the result is depressurization. Consequently, air from the outside will seep through drafty homes and buildings, or if the space is sealed tight ventilation systems will have difficulty exhausting the air.
Reaching high Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is the main driver behind the need for make-up air units. Whether it is the removal of contaminants in the air or providing a comfortable temperature, there are many ways to improve IAQ. In most industrial and commercial applications, a make-up air solution is a much more effective method compared to typical ventilation fans at reaching an IAQ that greatly improves the safety and comfort of those inside while also not affecting energy efficiency.
Products You can Trust
When choosing the filter that is right for the job, look for the MERV rating! The Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is a filter industry standard system that rates overall effectiveness of air filters. A higher value MERV rating equates to finer filtration, resulting in fewer dust particles and other airborne contaminants that pass through the filter.
These filters are essential for maintaining good airflow, protecting the system from dust buildup, and improving overall air quality.
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