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As the holiday season quickly approaches, we have more than our fair share of illnesses to be wary of\u2026 Flu, Common Cold, and COVID-19. As your family comes together, there may be fear of unknowingly passing an illness to a relative. Not only do you want to keep yourself safe, but you also want to keep your entire family safe from spreading or catching a virus. One thing you can do to prevent illness is to invest in an indoor air quality (IAQ) system to keep you and your family safe this holiday season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> EPA reports<\/span><\/a> that \u201cAmericans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors,<\/span>1<\/span><\/a><\/sup> where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.<\/span>2<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we share 10 reasons to invest in indoor air quality, what is IAQ?<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the most advanced air cleaning system for your entire home. IAQ strategically places UV lights and media filtration inside your HVAC system to kill or remove microscopic particles from your air (including dust, dander, and airborne viruses).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all heard about the reduced risk of catching an illness when we are outdoors. The outside air dilutes the concentrations of germs. But let\u2019s be real \u2013 opening up windows and doors is rarely an option in our climate. You can, however, bring the disinfecting power of the sun inside<\/em> with UV lights.<\/p>\n

Different Types of IAQ Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

Like most things, an IAQ system is made up of different parts. IAQ systems include:<\/span><\/p>\n

UV Light. <\/b>Prevent bacterial and viral growth with UV light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Media Filter Cabinets. <\/b>These filters keep your unit functioning by keeping dust off the coils \u2013 extending the lifespan of your HVAC system and the next time you need to dust.<\/span><\/p>\n

Duct Cleaning and Fostering. <\/b>Clean the ducts your air is flowing through.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attic Tents. <\/b>Create a guard that stops air flow from the hot attic into your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, you can pull portable air purifiers from room to room and make your immediate surroundings feel cleaner. Feeling cleaner versus being clean isn\u2019t the same thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Just Fix It<\/a> IAQ keeps your entire home clean because it treats the air passing through the ducts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in IAQ?<\/span> Let us Just Fix It and get your air ready for the holiday season!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

10 Reasons To Invest in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)<\/span><\/h2>\n

So why is now the time to invest in IAQ? We put together 10 reasons to invest in indoor air quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Kill Viruses.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your family may be gathering for the first time this holiday season. Take some of the stress off your shoulder when hosting your family by taking care of your IAQ. IAQ systems are proven to kill viruses, including cold, flu, MERS, and SARS.<\/span><\/p>\n

How? UV-C light in an HVAC system will disrupt the cellular structure of those microorganisms\u00a0 and prevent them from reproducing during their short lives. In order words\u2026 IAQ prevents future generations of these harmful viruses in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your family will thank you for protecting them, and you can rest easy knowing your sneezy nephew\u2019s germs won\u2019t be lingering in the air after everyone leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n