Comments on: How to improve air quality inside?

By: HUMAN TRIPOD

HUMAN TRIPOD — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:42:59 +0000

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By: slick

slick — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:24:59 +0000

No quick easy answer without looking at your situation.

General answers:
-Make sure your ductwork is properly sealed, very important in crawlspaces and attics.
-A good pleated filter is a minimum. Do not buy standard fiberglass filters.
-Get 3 prices, talk to friends and check out online references. Please understand IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) is a real cash cow for HVAC business.
-UV lights do not filter the air, however the mold spores and fungi do make a large impact on IAQ and allergy sufferers.

Personally I am not a fan of the electrostatic filters.

Getting a qualified, trustworthy contractor out will help you more than a bunch of opinions from people not looking at your exact situation.

Good Luck
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By: windgate

windgate — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:11:59 +0000

Dampness in the air causes mold etc… If you can use something like damp rid in your closets etc… it helps cut back on the mildew smell that may build up.

A comparable item is usually available in the every thing for a dollar stores. It is a plastic container with white beads that absorb moisture. When the moisture is absorbed the water goes to the bottom of the container. They may be called "power moisture absorbent" or a similar name.

I have a fan that draws the dust into a filter. It was a deal, two in a package for ten dollars a few years back. The down fall, filters were to be used in them. So being an item on close out I had to find another rout for filters. So I recycle dryer sheets to collect the dust. They work great and improve the air.

A more expensive solution is a humidifier/dehumidifier. You have the option to put the moisture in the air, or take the moisture out of the air. Depending on the area you live, and the time of year.
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