A Fan With Filters
Ceiling fans move a lot of air, but they also move dust, smoke, pollen and other less-than-desired elements in the air. The Clairion 2 in 1 air cleaner/ceiling fan helps filter all those elements. The fan's blades hold snap-in filters that can trap airborne particles and odors. To make the collectio...
Whole-House HEPA
Indoor air quality is a hot topic these days. Asthma and allergies seem to be epidemic - a reflection, some experts say, of building practices that are producing tighter, and therefore more polluted, houses. Broan-NuTone is targeting the problem with its GuardianPlus whole-house HEPA (high-efficienc...
10 Steps to Cleaner Air
The American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology offer the following tips to help improve the air quality in homes: Replace air filters. Air filtration can help reduce pollution from airborne parti...
A Breath of Warm, Fresh Air
What do you get when you cross a fresh-air ventilation system with a hydronic (hot water) furnace? You get the Clean Air Furnace from Lifebreath Indoor Air Systems. The system uses water from your domestic hot water heater to warm fresh air before distributing it to your home through ducts and re...
Stop Guessing About Filter Changes
Even the most attentive homeowner could use a little help remembering to perform routine maintenance and upkeep. Changing the A/C and furnace filters, for instance, are important tasks that can easily slip your mind. But if you attach the FilterTone dirty-filter alarm to your air filters, you'll hea...
Ventilation Discourse
Good ventilation is important to your comfort and safety, as are a reliable heating system, smoke alarms and a dry basement. It wil...
Breathe Easier
Building materials aren't the only contributors to indoor air pollution. Contaminants can be generated by a multitude of other sources, including pets, unvented gas appliances, household cleaning products and the soil underneath your home. Indoor pollutants have been linked to everything from allergies and asthma to chronic fatigue and lung cancer. Some indoor pollutants, such as house dust and mold, are visible to the naked eye. Others, like radon gas and carbon monoxide, are silent, unseen invaders. Any home, new or old, may have an indoor-air-quality (IAQ) problem.
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