If you think the threat from the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) is over, you might want to reconsider. It is getting worse and until a vaccine is developed, the only way to thwart infection is to avoid contact with the virus.

So far, the only advice we are receiving from the medical community is to take standard precautions; make sure to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That’s good advice, but it won’t go far enough. That should be your last line of defense.

While these actions may help decrease the spread of the virus, they do nothing to get rid of it.  A layered defense that uses high-tech Indoor Air Quality technology might be your best bet.

 

 

There is nothing you can put in your home that is more efficient at killing viruses than a duct-mounted UV Air Purifier. This inconspicuous unit stays out of sight and out of mind while helping eliminate polluted air particles that could be making their way throughout your home. It works constantly to wipe out the bacteria and viruses that are cycling through your air conditioning or heating system, 100-150 times per 24 hour period.

This is the same technology that’s been proven to decrease infections in operating rooms, and is commonly used in infectious disease clinics and laboratories. Using a UV Air Purifier, the H1N1 virus can be destroyed before it has a chance to infect you or your family. That’s proactive protection that will help keep everyone in your home safe and healthy.

Your second layer of defense should be your air filter. Regular air filters do nothing to keep you healthy; they’re designed to protect your equipment. An Electronic Air Cleaner is rather different. This specialized filtering system can prevent up to 98% of pollutants from circulating through your home, including mold spores.

Using an EAC in combination with a UV Air Purifier gives you superb protection from the damaging particles that make indoor air 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.

Finally, one of the most unnoticed factors in the spread of viruses is humidity, or lack of it. Your heating system acts as a dehumidifier, and it works really well. In fact, it can lower your humidity to hazardous levels. Low humidity is said to be one of the main reasons the flu is more common in the winter.

The most favorable range for indoor humidity is between 40-50%. There’s evidence to suggest that as your sinuses dry up due to low humidity levels, you become more vulnerable to infection.

Installing a Whole-House Humidifier will bring the humidity levels in your home back to normal. That means your family will be more resistant to any bacteria or viruses that may sneak past your filtering system, and you’ll be less likely to pick up the virus during the course of your day-to-day activities outside your home.

From winter's chill through the dog days of summer, our primary goal at AirNow is to keep your home comfortable for you and your family. But, that's just the beginning. We also offer you peace of mind, ensuring your equipment operates safely. We help you save money on your fuel bills. And, we help deliver relief to those concerned with the quality of the air they breathe. We are a full service residential heating and air conditioning / HVAC company. We offer maintenance contracts that include a 15% discount on all repairs. With more than 10 years of experience in the business, our technicians have the knowledge and tools to get the job done right.

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