Because of the severe weather in my area, we rely heavily on the furnace and air conditioner.
We typically run the heating system from sometime in October until the end of April or middle of May.
We start up the air conditioner in June and keep it operating until late September. When we finally get a break from heating and cooling requirements, I like to open the windows and air out of the house. Unfortunately, the rain, pollen, bugs and other issues with outdoor pollution make it just about impossible. The majority of the time, we keep the house sealed tight to prevent energy waste. The air could easily become stuffy and unhealthy. There are sources of contamination in every room of the house. Rugs, pressboard furnishings, moisture, pesticides, cleaning agents, personal hygiene products, cooking, the dog and all sorts of things add to concerns. Poor indoor air quality can be blamed for health issues such as headaches, insomnia, congestion, sneezing, coughing, respiratory infections and aggravated allergy and asthma symptoms. I decided to be proactive and have a whole-home air purifier installed. The air purifier is implemented into the ductwork where it traps contaminants as the air passes through. It traps particles smaller than a grain of table salt. Plus, the air purifier actively sends out positive and negative ions that work to kill pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and mold spores. It disrupts their DNA and renders them harmless. It also causes particles to clump together and become heavy enough to fall out of the air. The air purifier even combats unpleasant odors.