People seal their homes tightly to prevent allergens from invading. But did you know pollutants, like pet dander or indoor plant pollens, build up in your home when windows and doors are sealed against the loss of heat or cool air? With the right equipment, Hoffmann Brothers can help you improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home for your and your family’s health as well as your pet’s. Good IAQ helps prevent your pups from contracting distemper.
Hoffmann Brothers proudly provides Nastvhille properties with these IAQ services and more:
- Air Cleaners – Whole House Air Purifier Systems
- Air Duct Cleaning
- Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Air Scrubbers
- Whole House Humidifiers
- Whole Home Dehumidifiers
- Thermostat Services
- UV Germicidal Lights
Get started with our Nashville HVAC contractors and Indoor Air Quality team by calling Hoffmann Brothers today at 615-515-3015.
The Importance of Healthy Indoor Air Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked indoor pollution among the top five environmental dangers to the public. Their study showed that indoor air could be two to five times more polluted than the worst outside air. This could explain a rise in asthma, allergies, colds, viruses and other respiratory ailments that are easily spread in indoor spaces.
Call Hoffmann Brothers today, and a technician will help you choose from a number of air filtration and purifying solutions to find the right fit for your home.
Air Cleaners – Whole House Purifier Technology
Hoffmann Brothers knows air quality is a top priority these days, and adding an air cleaner to your home could you improve its IAQ. Air cleaners, sometimes called whole-house purifiers, can remove 95% of the dust, pollen and mold spores, and bacteria in your Nashville home as well as reduce your allergy symptoms and doctor visits.
Our technicians will test and monitor your home air quality for different types of pollutants. Then they will determine if a mechanical or electric model air cleaner is the best solution for your specific needs.
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Every handful of years it becomes necessary to perform an air duct cleaning to remove mold, debris, and buildup that could be affecting the quality of air you and your family breathe. If you have pets, the need may present itself even sooner. Get started with our professional Nashville air duct cleaning services today!
Air Scrubber Technology
Improve Indoor Air Quality in homes, businesses, and schools with Nashville Air Scrubber technology. These powerful machines assist environments where people are spending hours inside buildings each day. They work to reduce pollutants, allergens, chemicals, viruses, and bacteria. Hoffmann Brothers is a premier Nashville dealer of the Air Scrubber.
Whole House Humidifiers
Humidity can impact your home’s furniture and construction as well as its ability to efficiently hold heat. This makes controlling the humidity in your home even more important. Humidifiers can help solve problems such as dry skin and sinus pain. Call on our team of Nashville Whole-Home humidifier experts today!
Hoffmann Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning offers a variety of humidifiers to ensure you get the most efficiency out of your heating system and that your home remains comfortable. Our technicians will help you choose the best size, type, and style of humidifier to meet your needs and your budget.
Whole Home Dehumidifiers
Hoffmann Brothers knows that moisture levels are critical to both health and comfort. That’s why we offer Nashville Dehumidifier Services for creating the optimal balance for your property to avoid allergies, mold and other nuisances that can quickly become a real problem. Get started with our whole-house dehumidifier services today.
Thermostat Services
In addition to providing temperature control in your Nashville home, a thermostat can help you take charge of the humidity levels and ventilation for your property. Proper thermostat installation and servicing leads to stronger energy efficiency. Call on Hoffmann Brothers and we’ll help assess your needs for manual, programmable and smart thermostat systems. Get started with our Nashville Thermostat Replacement services today.
UV Germicidal Lights
UV Germicidal lights target germs and bacteria in the air of your house and reduce the risk of illness for you and your family. Newer air filtration systems effectively remove unwanted pollutants from your home but can miss bacteria and viruses in the air. UV Germicidal Lights supplement your filtration system and increase your indoor air quality.
Contact a Hoffmann Brothers technician to help you improve the IAQ of your home and protect your and your family’s health.
Indoor Air Quality Tips for Nashville Properties
- Reduce the pollutants in your house by not smoking or doing so outside.
- Use proper ventilation when painting or cleaning with heavy chemicals.
- Conduct monthly carbon monoxide and radon testing.
- Repair any leaks in your home’s roof, foundation, or ductwork to reduce contaminants in your home and the cost of your energy bills.
- Clean and perform regular HVAC system maintenance to maintain a high IAQ.
- Schedule an appointment with a technician from Hoffmann Brothers to check for system leaks and to clean AC coils.
Common FAQ’s About Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) describes how the air inside homes and businesses can affect your health, comfort, and ability to work. Temperature, humidity, poor ventilation, mold from water damage, and exposure to chemicals all affect Indoor Air Quality.
For many people, exposure to indoor air pollution poses a greater risk than outdoor air pollution. Those who spend the most time inside (like the young, the elderly, and the chronically ill) are more susceptible to the health issues caused by poor IAQ.
The primary cause of IAQ problems in homes is gases or particles in the air. Inadequate ventilation, high temperature, and humidity levels can increase indoor pollutant levels. Having enough fresh outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and exhausting the indoor air pollutants out of the home is essential to good IAQ.
- Gases or particles into the air
- Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels
- Contaminated air brought into the building
- High temperature
- Moisture damage
- Humidity levels
- Poor upkeep of ventilation, heating, and air-conditioning systems
- Occupant activities such as construction, remodeling, and smoking inside also contribute to poor indoor air quality.
Here are some tips to prevent, or reduce, potential Indoor Air Quality problems:
- In kitchens and bathrooms, install and use exhaust fans that are vented to the outdoors.
- Vent clothes dryers outdoors.
- Ventilate the attic and crawl spaces to prevent moisture build-up.
- Thoroughly clean and dry water-damaged carpets and building materials.
- Dust mites, pollens, animal dander, and other allergy-causing agents can be reduced through regular cleaning.
- Don’t smoke at home or permit others to do so. Ask smokers to smoke outdoors.
- Use proper ventilation when painting or cleaning with heavy chemicals.
- Conduct monthly carbon monoxide and radon testing.
- Repair any leaks in your home’s roof, foundation, or ductwork to reduce contaminants in your home and the cost of your energy bills.
- Clean and perform regular HVAC system maintenance.
- Schedule an appointment with a technician from Hoffmann Brothers to check for system leaks and to clean AC coils.
People living in homes with poor Indoor Air Quality may notice unpleasant or musty odors or may feel that the building is hot and stuffy.
Asthma and some causes of pneumonia have been linked to poor IAQ. Fever, cough, and shortness of breath can be symptoms of a serious problem. If you have symptoms that are not going away or are getting worse, talk to your doctor about them; but it’s important to note that not all exposures cause symptoms.
Call Hoffmann Brothers to help you determine the best way to improve your home’s Indoor Air Quality.
Call Hoffmann Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning! We will work with you to determine if you have an Indoor Air Quality problem, solve it, and prevent future IAQ concerns. Our consultants will help you choose from a number of air filtration and purifying solutions to reduce the impact of pollutants in your home’s air.
Contact the Expert Nashville, TN Indoor Air Quality Contractors at Hoffmann Brothers
For over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers has installed and serviced heating and cooling systems and are proud to now serve the Nashville Metropolitan Area. Please give Hoffmann Brothers, the premier Nashville heating and cooling contractor, a call today at 615-515-3015 or send us an email on our Contact Us page.