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HVAC & INDOOR AIR QUALITY

"Why is the indoor environment important to our health?  Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health but may not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant effects.  EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2 to 5 times, and occasionally, more than 100 times higher than outdoor levels.  These levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern because it is estimated that most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors."

               -United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EDS is an Industry Leader in HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

Through our many partnerships with leading manufacturing and engineering companies EDS is able to bring the end user the latest in technology for all of their HVAC and Indoor Air Quality needs.

We offer a complete solution for all of your Residential & Commercial HVAC needs. Starting from design all the way through to final installation, start up and continued service of your equipment.

We offer a complete line of products for all of your Indoor Air Quality needs. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your many options and a custom design built to fit your needs.

We also offer many types of products here on our site for your online purchase. Online orders usually ship within 3 business days depending on inventory in our warehouse.

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Causes Of Indoor Air Pollution
There are many items in a home or office that can be sources of indoor air pollution. These include:

Building materials and furnishings:
    New or damp carpeting
    Cabinets or furniture made of pressed-wood products
    Deteriorated asbestos-containing insulation

Combustion sources:
    Oil
    Gas
    Kerosene
    Coal
    Wood
    Tobacco products
    Combustion appliances (vented or un-vented):
    Gas ranges & ovens
    Gas water heaters
    Furnaces
    Gas clothes dryers
    Wood or coal-burning stoves
    Fireplaces
    Space heaters

Products for cleaning and building maintenance:
    Air fresheners
    Glues and adhesives
    Paints and coating materials

Products for personal care or hobbies:
    Hair spray
    Wood burning
    Soldering
    Welding

Central heating and cooling systems:
    Air ducts and shafts contaminated with mold and fungi

Outdoor sources:
    Radon
    Pesticides
    Outdoor air pollution (factories, etc.)
    Combustion engines such as in lawn mowers or vehicles

Water vapor can affect air pollution as well. It results in wet surfaces and/or high humidity. This, in turn, promotes the growth of biological toxins such as mold, bacteria, and dust mites.

The amount of pollution a particular source gives off can vary widely, depending upon how old that source is and/or how well it has been maintained. For example, new carpeting can emit high levels of toxic gases while older carpeting has relatively few. A gas stove can give off much more carbon monoxide if it has not been properly adjusted compared to one that has been properly maintained.

Some sources of indoor air pollution release their toxins fairly continuously…these include things like building materials, central heating and cooling systems, air fresheners, etc. Other sources release pollutants erratically-these sources are typically related to activities in the building such as smoking, cooking, the use of solvents in hobbies, redecorating, or cleaning activities; and the use of pesticides and cleaning products. High levels of these toxins can remain in the air long after the source activity has ceased.

BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS

Bacteria, viruses, molds, mildew, animal dander, cat saliva, dust mites, cockroaches and pollen are listed among the types of biological contaminants that often present in homes or offices. 

Sources of these pollutants are quite diverse:

Viruses are transmitted by people and animals
Pollens come from plants
Pets have saliva and dander
Bacteria are spread by people, animals, and soil/plant material
Protein from urine in mice and rats is a potent allergen and can become airborne when dry

When biological contaminants enter the central/forced air heating and cooling systems, these systems become their breeding grounds. Mold, mildew, and other pollutants are then distributed throughout the home or office.

If standing water, water-damaged materials, or wet surfaces are present, they also become breeding grounds for mold, mildew, bacteria, and insects. House dust mites are a strong biological allergen for many people and these breed in damp, warm environments. 

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