Indoor Air Quality

According to Health Canada, Canadians spend close to 90% of their time indoors. As clean air is essential for good health, indoor air quality is quickly becoming a top of mind issue for new homeowners—especially in an age of energy efficiency and air tight homes.

Unfortunately, fewer drafts and higher energy efficiency usually means a lack of proper ventilation which ultimately affects health and living conditions. Such health effects include headaches, as well as irritations to the nose, throat, lungs, eyes and skin.

Without natural air leakage, normal activities such as laundry, cooking and showering can cause excessive moisture generation resulting in high humidity, occupant discomfort, and bacterial or fungal growth.

Biological contaminants are largely attributed to poorly maintained air conditioners and humidifiers. Too little humidity can cause unwanted static shocks, dry skin and problems with nasal passages, as well as enhancing the growth of bacteria and viruses. It can also damage the woodwork in your home. High humidity in the summer allows for faster growth of bacteria, viruses, dust mites, mould, mildew and other allergens.

Appleby Systems can provide expert advice when it comes to controlling the year round temperature and humidity levels in your house—enhancing your family’s comfort. We service and install an extensive line of air humidification, filtration, purification and ventilation equipment.

These products include

• Air conditioning
• Humidifiers
• Electronic/Media Air Cleaners
• Heat Recovery Ventilators
• Ultra Violet Air Purifiers
• Dehumidifiers
• Whole House Hepa Filters

Contact us for any of your new equipment or service or maintenance needs.
We look forward to serving you.