Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality is in the top five environmental health threats in the United States. Indoor air can be 100 times worse than outdoor air and is typically 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Worse, most homeowners have no idea that their homes air could be highly polluted and causing health problems. With 90% of our time spent indoors, indoor air quality matters to our health.

Air Quality and Health

Issues caused by poor indoor air quality include:

  • Headaches
  • Trouble Concentrating
  • Fatigue
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Dry Eyes
  • Cancer
  • Eyes/Nose/Throat/Lung Irritation
  • Respiratory Infections/Disease

Air Quality and Death

  • Respiratory diseases are the fourth cause of death in the U.S.
  • 6% of deaths in the U.S. are attributed to lower respiratory diseases.
  • Over 150,000 people die each year from chronic lower respiratory diseases.

Air Quality and Your Money

  • The annual cost for allergies in the U.S. is more than $18 billion.
  • Asthma is one of the most common and costly diseases in the U.S

Air Quality and Issues

There are several factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality in your home, including:

  • Poor Ventilation
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Dust
  • Mold and Pollen
  • Household Products/Chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Pet Hair and Dander
  • Pollen

Air Quality and Solutions

Air Cleaners – Devices that remove contaminants from the air and “clean the air” to improve indoor air quality.

Air Purifiers – Devices that sanitize the ai by emitting negative ions, ozone, heat, or UV/UVC lamps.

Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers – Devices that either add moisture to the air or remove excess moisture to from the air. Too much or too little moisture can cause mold/mildew issues or dry air that can irritate the respiratory system.

Air Quality and Your Home in Plainfield

If you are concerned about the quality the air in your home and you live in the Plainfield, New Lenox or the surrounding areas give the professionals at TR Miller Heating and Cooling a call to discuss options that will work best for your home, your family, and your budget.

SOURCES:

https://www.healthline.com/health/leading-causes-of-death#liver-diseases

https://www.aafa.org/allergy-facts

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/indoorairpollution.html

 

Author

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    Brian Sloan is the President of TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, one of the western Chicago suburbs' leading family owned home service companies, serving homeowners across more than 80 communities throughout Will, Kendall, DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties.

    TR Miller is more than a business to Brian, it's a family legacy. The company was founded by his father, Tim Miller, and Brian and his brother Jim have played an important role in growing the business from a small local operation into a full service residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company serving homeowners throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

    Brian's perspective on the home services industry comes from firsthand experience. Before taking on leadership responsibilities, he worked in the field as an HVAC Service Technician and Fabrication Technician, diagnosing heating and cooling systems, assembling custom HVAC components, and supporting residential installations throughout the western suburbs.

    That hands on foundation continues to influence the way Brian leads TR Miller today. He understands both the work taking place inside a customer's home and the systems, training, and support required behind the scenes to consistently deliver a great customer experience.

    Over the course of his career at TR Miller, Brian has worked across nearly every major area of the business, including operations, marketing, sales, job coordination, customer service, finance, and leadership. Today, as President, he is responsible for the overall strategy, growth, culture, and performance of the organization.

    That breadth of experience across both the technical and business sides of home services has helped shape how TR Miller operates: combining the systems and accountability of a professionally run organization with the care, responsiveness, and personal connection of a family business.
    Brian's philosophy is straightforward, make home services convenient and reliable while giving homeowners the information they need to make the best decisions for their homes and families. That means educating customers, providing clear options and upfront pricing, and making sure homeowners understand both what was found and why a repair or replacement may be recommended.

    Under Brian's leadership, TR Miller has expanded beyond HVAC into plumbing and electrical services, grown across multiple locations, invested heavily in technical and leadership development, and been recognized seven times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing privately held companies.

    Credentials & Affiliations:
    - President, TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    - Membership Officer, YPO Chicagoland
    - Board Member, Nexstar Network
    - Former Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
    - Associate's Degree, Waubonsee Community College
    - Former HVAC Service Technician & Fabrication Technician, TR Miller
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