The Inside Scoop On Air Pollution (NAPSA)—Many homeowners might be surprised to learn that air pollution can be as much an indoor concern as it is an outdoor problem. The U.S. Environmental Pro- tection Agency (EPA) includes indoorair pollution among the top five environmental health risks facing Americans today. The cause? Particulate matter, includ- ing dust, smoke, pollen, animal dander, tobacco smoke, particles generated by combustion and particles associated with dust mites, mold, bacteria and viruses, as well as gaseous pollutants that come from the combustion process, building materials, furnishings and products such as adhesives, paints, varnishes, cleaning products and pesticides. The problem these pollutants pose can be heightened by construction and remodeling practices designed to conserve energy. Tighter seals, while they help to ensure theefficient operation of air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps, restrict the flow of fresh outdoor air into a home and limit the removalof indoorair pollutants from the home. According to the EPA, the best way to address indoorair pollution is to control or eliminate the sources of the pollutants, ventilate a home with clean outdoorair and take advantage of air-cleaning devices, some of which can be installed in the ductwork of a home’s heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. In fact, homeowners can find indoor air quality products designed to combat poor air quality and its effects while providing extra comfort and added efficiency. The Coleman electronic air cleaner, for example, According to the EPA, the best way to address indoor air pollution is to control or eliminate the sourcesof the pollutants. can remove up to 94 percent of airborne particles, including dust, pollen, pet dander, plant spores, fungi, bacteria and tobacco smoke. Coleman Heating & Air Conditioning offers a variety of indoor air quality products, including: Media air cleaners and HEPA air cleaners that removepollutants; Humidifiers that control indoor humidity levels; Whole house dehumidifiers that eliminate excess moisture and prevent toxic mold growth; * Ultraviolet air purification systems that radiate germ-killing levels of ultraviolet light through a 50-watt UVC lamp; * Heat and energy recovery ventilators that allow homeowners to adjust fresh airflow while retaining energy used to heat or cool a home, saving moneyonutility bills in the process. For more information, visit www.colemanac.com or call (877) 874-7378.
