Many people have allergic reactions to pollen, bacteria, dust mites and mold. These particles, along with other invisible pollutants, settle in the air ducts and are re-circulated every time the furnace blower is operating.

Leading medical authorities acknowledge that moisture and contaminants found in HVAC systems serve as ideal breeding grounds for mold, germs, fungi and other harmful microbes.

This poses as a major health risk to those who suffer from asthma, allergies, immune system deficiencies and other chronic illnesses, as well as to small children and the elderly.

For businesses, Indoor Air Quality can play a critical role in productivity. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has direct correlation with employee illness related absences and slower production rates. Lack of HVAC maintenance and proper ventilation are key factors.

Doctors, particularly allergists, now commonly prescribe HVAC and air duct cleaning as a remedy for health problems related to indoor air quality.

• FACT - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Sick Building Syndrome and Building Related Illness are emerging as critical health, environmental and legal issues throughout the world;
• FACT - Environmental Protection Agency studies show that indoor air may be as much as 100 times more polluted than outside air;
• FACT - Improperly cleaned and maintained ventilation systems allow microbes to bleed. This leads to a host of serious medical problems including: asthma, allergies, skin rash, fatigue, tuberculosis and legionnaires disease;
• FACT - A recent national NIOSH study found that more than 50% of IAQ problems were related to poor ventilation;
• FACT - The world Health Organization estimates that 30% of the world's modern buildings are plagued by indoor air pollution;
• FACT - IAQ litigation increases every year; and recent IAQ lawsuits have commanded hefty settlements. Businesses are faced with ever more stringent responsibilities in providing employees with a safe work environment;
• FACT - It is estimated that poor air quality directly results, on an annual basis, in $1 billion in medical costs and $60 billion in employee sick leave and lost production.
• FACT - Most people spend 60% to 90% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association)
• FACT - More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies.
• FACT - Children and the elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (Department of Consumer Affairs)
• FACT - Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air quality problems involve the HVAC system. Mold, pollen and dust are just a few of the ingredients that make up the refuse in your heating & air conditioning duct system.

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