With the Pine Gulch fire having just surpassed Hayman fire as one of the largest in recent history, burning over 139,006 acres, and the Lewstone Fire having just been contained, these wildfire incidents are at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning wants to take this opportunity first and foremost to express sympathies to those directly affected by these blazes. However, the HVAC services company also wants to address those homes being more indirectly affected by the flames and heat of the fire.
Even for those homes relatively removed from the fires themselves, the issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) in Fort Collins, Colorado demands more attention than ever in the past. Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning wants to make sure that home owners are aware of how they can protect the IAQ of their homes during the wildfire season.
Need for air purification
It has already been highlighted what a good air purifier can do for the indoor air quality of the home during regular seasons. To protect from the suffocating odors and health issues related to smoke inhalation, though, home owners really need to be sure that they are using the right air purifier for their needs. Remember, not every air purifier is going to resolve every issue.
When it comes to smoke, there is a need for something that can remove particulates efficiently from the air. It’s not just an air freshener that home owners should opt for.
HEPA air filters
A good HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter will be able to remove particle concentrations in the home by up to 85%
A good HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter will be able to remove particle concentrations in the home by up to 85%, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Electronic air filters are a great option for removing smoke particles and they don’t need to be replaced often like carbon filters. However, home owners do need to scrub them on a regular basis to keep them clean.
The unfortunate truth is that this is not the first time that the region has had to deal with wildfires and the resulting smoke and it certainly won’t be the last time either.
Whole-house air purifiers
Home owners, who are serious about avoiding the health problems caused by odors, burning, watery eyes, and other respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation in their home, would want a whole-house air purifier. They are more effective than room units, much more convenient to use and will save money over time for residents.
However, whole-house air purifiers require professional installation. Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning professionals can help people protect their own health and that of their family. They may not be able to do much about the situations leading to these devastating wildfires, but Fort Collins can and will do everything possible to help protect the comfort and the health of their valued customers.
