Indoor
Air Quality — So What?
In
the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated
that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously
polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized
cities. ...
...
Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percent
of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may
be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. In
addition, people who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the
longest periods of time are often those most susceptible to the effects
of indoor air pollution. Such groups include the young, the elderly,
and the chronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory
or cardiovascular disease.
—
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Here at Kennedy's,
We Take Indoor Air Quality Seriously.
We
know that many indoor pollution sources release gases or particles that
cause IAQ issues in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor
pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions
from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of
the home. High temperature and humidity levels can increase concentrations
of some pollutants.
In
addition, wet or damp carpet, smoking, furnishings made of certain pressed
wood products; common products for household cleaning, personal care,
or hobbies; and outdoor air pollution are some other common sources
of indoor air quality issues. And high pollutant concentrations can
linger in the air long after some of these activities have ceased.
Offices
and other commercial buildings may have additional IAQ issues due to
the presence of indoor air pollution sources; poorly designed, maintained,
or operated ventilation systems; and uses of the building that were
unanticipated or poorly planned for when the building was designed or
renovated.
Kennedy's
partners with Air
Advice to test your home or office air quality. Once we know exactly
what Indoor Air Quality issues you are facing, we propose a solution
customized just for your situation. The answer may be as simple as replacing
your thermostat or tuning up your HVAC equipment, or it may include
corrective measures such as adding high efficiency filters, germicidal
lights or electronic air cleaners.
Click
the rollover links, below, to learn more. Or just email
Dewey Higgs or Patrick Howell,
or phone them at 501.834.2665, to address your Indoor Air Quality issues
today.
We
are members of ASHRAE
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers),
an international organization founded in 1894 to advance heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and refrigeration, promoting a sustainable world through
research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. We
are also members of the U.S.
Green Building Council - Arkansas
Chapter, a non-profit community of leaders working to make green
buildings available to everyone. And we participate in NATE
certification to ensure that our technicians meet its stringent nationwide
standards of excellence.
