Ventilation Systems
Proper ventilation to homes or businesses improves indoor air quality through the dilution of indoor air pollutants, removal of stale or bad odors, and the introduction of more oxygen.
Ventilation affects indoor air quality in the home and the work place. In office environments, a U.S. department of Labor website states: “Inadequate or improper ventilation is the cause of about half of all indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in non-industrial workplaces.” Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, and in extreme cases, improper ventilation causes contributes to “sick building syndrome”, according the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Most residential central air conditioning and heating systems are closed, which means that the air re-circulates inside the envelope of the structure. In homes, windows and doors provide manual intentional ventilation when it is desired. Vent fans in a bathroom and vent hoods in kitchens provide one-way ventilation (pulling air out) with no influx of fresh air. Unless ventilation is specifically incorporated into the HVAC system, leaks in the home or building “envelope” to the outside are the only steady source of fresh air. Talk to a professional at Northwest Heating and Cooling today to find out if your home or office is properly ventilated.
Electronic Programmable Thermostats
There are many benefits to using a programmable electronic thermostat with your heating and cooling systems. The benefits include increased comfort, energy efficiency, and several other convenient benefits to a home or office. Talk to a professional from NWHC to find out how a thermostat will work in your favor.
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