The Data-Driven Indoor Air Quality in Schools Study was conducted at Lakes International Language Academy (LILA), an International Baccalaureate World School serving pre-K through 12th-grade students in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
This ecosystem — comprised of a handheld device, a suite of modules and automated reporting — now includes a Core module which measures particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide (CO2), temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure.
After nearly three decades of caution and skepticism, the EPA updates its stance on air duct cleaning, validating source control as a best practice and giving duct cleaning contractors new ground in the fight for better indoor air quality.
In this video, pros from National Comfort Institute, Goettl Air Conditioning, and Green Valley Cooling & Heating share advice for finding and fixing common indoor air quality issues.
To meet the increasing demand for residential IAQ monitoring products, contractors have to first understand what type of customers want monitoring solutions, what their role is, and continue to educate homeowners on how monitoring solutions can help mitigate IAQ risks.
Larger ductwork systems showed greater improvements in airflow after duct cleaning, while smaller systems benefited more from coil cleaning due to enhanced heat exchange efficiency.
Purdue engineers discover everyday scented products generate nanoparticles at rates that match or exceed emissions from both gas stoves and vehicle engines.