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Sharing the Reason for Proper Ventilation

Arena
Gary Arena
April 19, 2017

While proper ventilation can sell itself for those who suffer from allergies, it can be a more difficult sell to the rest of the population. Many homeowners are more concerned with ensuring their HVAC system is keeping a consistent temperature than maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ). But, in recent years, more and more studies are linking health issues with indoor air pollution. By making homeowners aware of these results, you can help them make an informed decisions for proper ventilation and air quality improvements.


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IAQ and Chemotherapy

What’s the Connection?
March 6, 2017

Several homeowners nationwide regard Field Controls’ Healthy Home System as a premium-tier whole-house indoor air quality solution. In addition to offering multiple layers of fresh, pure, and clean air, the Healthy Home System recently played an ancillary role in one family’s recovery from the aftermath of childhood cancer.


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Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher
Kostora
Nick Kostora
February 29, 2016

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.


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Support, Ease of Installation Put RGF’s REME Halo on Top

The REME Halo™ gets points from contractors for its product support
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Jen Anesi
July 20, 2015

The REME Halo™ whole-home air purifier from RGF® Environmental Group Inc. has earned a reputation among contractors not only for its ability to improve IAQ, but also for its ease of installation and stellar customer support. 


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UV-C Systems for Commercial HVAC

Technology Provides Continuous Surface Cleaning of Cooling Coils and Drain Pans
Forrest Fencl
July 14, 2014

Although UV-C is simple, many contractors are mystified about how UV-C works and how to apply it cost-effectively. These aspects and other misunderstood issues are addressed here .


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Top Product Innovations: Cold Plasma Generator

February 24, 2014

Designed for use in both residential and commercial HVAC systems, The Phenomenal Aire Cold Plasma Generator (CPG) is an air-purification technology that produces an electric field filled with highly charged ions. 


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Questions Answered on High-MERV Filters

David Springer
October 11, 2010
Could the shift to better filters mean that they could cause problems with inadequate airflow or greater fan energy use? Are all high-MERV filters equal, or do some have less pressure drop than others? How much better are 2- and 4-inch-thick pleated filters than 1-inch filters? Some tests were run to answer these questions.
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The Case Of The Water-Filled Ducts

Mark Skaer
October 6, 2005
John Logue was stumped. The contractor designs and installs 55 to 80 HVAC systems a year, but he had never run into this situation - a customer complaining that water was coming out of the homeowner's supply grilles.
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