Today’s tightly sealed and energy-efficient homes save money and are better for the environment. But most are not properly equipped to filter and purify the constantly recirculated air. Even “leaky” older homes can accumulate high concentrations of pollutants, as well as exhibit other indoor air quality problems such as dampness, stuffiness, fumes, or dryness.

Almost every aspect of home life can generate indoor air pollution. Cooking, cleaning, furniture, paint, and pets are just a few of the many culprits. When trapped and recirculated within the home, airborne pollutants accumulate through time.

Who’s at risk. Children and the elderly are most at risk from poor indoor air quality, as well as anyone suffering asthma, allergies, or other respiratory diseases. But even healthy adults can experience adverse symptoms with as little as a single exposure to polluted indoor air:

• headaches
• nausea
• sore or scratchy throat
• nasal irritation
• dry, red, or watering eyes
• coughing
• fatigue

Over 90% of all homes have at least one indoor air quality problem. Fixing IAQ problems is difficult because you can’t see the problems. And you can’t fix a problem before first identifying it.

ARC has experience with air-to-air energy recovery ventilation systems, humidification systems, air filtration systems, and ultraviolet light purifiers. We can offer systems from Renewaire, Trane, Honeywell, and Nortec, among others.

Air-to-air energy recovery ventilation systems ( Renewaire, Trane)
Air filtration systems, ultraviolet light purifiers (Honeywell, Trane)
Humidification systems (Nortec)
Indoor pool/spa energy recycling dehumidification systems (Dectron)
Wine cellar cooling and humidification systems
Custom sheet metal fabrication, kitchen hood systems