The Three Phases of Indoor Air Contamination

As a homeowner, it pays to be aware of the three main types or phases of indoor air contamination and all the ways, prominent and not-so-obvious, which could be causing you unnecessary grief. These phases are particles, germs, and gases. All three phases are found in every household; keeping their levels under control can make a big difference in maintaining your Heating and Cooling equipment and your health. The good news is that it’s easy to control these contaminants with a whole-house indoor air-cleaning strategy. Here’s some quick information about the problem and our safe, affordable solutions!

PARTICLES

Over 80% of HVAC breakdowns and service callbacks are related to particles including dirt, dust, smoke, pollen, and dander.

GERMS

Germs, viruses, bacteria, and biologicals stick to surfaces and linger in the air inside your HVAC equipment without the right controls.



GASES

Gases and odors - including pet, smoke, and cooking odors, and chemical vapors and off-gassing - can lead to health problems.