Last winter, I noticed that the smell of whatever I cooked for dinner traveled through the entire house.
The odor then lingered all night long.
While the smell of baked chicken is enticing in the early evening, it’s not pleasant at bedtime. With outdoor temperatures in the negative digits, there was no opportunity to open the windows. The furnace was running just about non stop, and I’d done my best to seal up the house. I realized that my efforts to prevent energy waste, reduce the workload of the heating system and minimize costs had also caused contaminants to get trapped in the house. I worried about indoor air quality and the impact on the health of my family. I looked into all different types of air quality accessories and the pros and cons of each. After a lot of deliberation, I invested into an air purifier. The air purifier is installed into the ductwork, where it treats the air as it passes through. The unit traps 99% of particles smaller than a grain of sale. It also introduces positive and negative ions into the air, which disrupt the DNA and kill the majority of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses and fungus. The air purifier operates 24/7, makes no detectable noise and requires only yearly upkeep. It has made a huge improvement in the smell, cleanliness and comfort of the living environment. I don’t need to dust or vacuum as often. My family members suffer from far fewer headaches, sneezing, sore throats and congestion. The air purifiers should also help to keep the furnace cleaner.