Indoor Air Quality
Banks Quarles’ new "source capture" air duct cleaning system can help you breathe a lot easier.
There’s no question that central air conditioning and heating systems have improved the comfort of indoor living for more Americans than any other invention in this century. However, over the past 20 years, the emphasis we’ve placed on reducing heating and cooling costs by building more airtight, energy-efficient homes has raised increasing concern about indoor air quality.
The risk is real!
A recent study by the EPA ranked indoor air pollution as the highest risk to human health among all types of environmental hazards. And the World Health Organization estimates that 30% of the buildings in the U.S. have indoor air quality problems. Family members who suffer from allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments (especially young children and the elderly) are particularly vulnerable. In face, the American College of Allergists says that fully half of all illnesses in the U.S. are either caused or aggravated by indoor pollution. And the AMA estimates that health care costs related to the problem exceed $15 billion a year - and account for 150 million lost work days. Paradoxically, the central air system designed to keep you comfortable can actually by making you sick - if it’s not properly cleaned and maintained.
That’s where Banks Quarles come in: Using the very latest state-of-the-art "source capture" power vacuum equipment, Banks Quarles’ Indoor Air Quality technicians will thoroughly clean and sanitize the whole duct system in your home - removing the dust, lint, pollen, moisture and other airborne debris that can build up in your ductwork and form a breeding ground for mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew and other unhealthy micro-organisms. Banks Quarles’ powerful "hospital grade" cleaning system is the most effective and thorough means available to eliminate air duct pollutants. What’s more, it can also help you maintain a cleaner home (less dusting!) while restoring lost airflow capacity to your ventilation system. Thus, your unit doesn’t work as hard, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills.