Indoor Air Quality

How clean is the air inside your home? Mold, mildew, bacteria, pollen and dust are present in almost every home. When left unchecked, these allergens can negatively impact the health and comfort of your family. The experts at A1 Comfort Heating & Cooling have solutions to help combat these allergens and keep your family healthy. Call our office today to schedule a time to talk with one of our air-quality experts about air cleaners and humidity control systems.

Here are a few of the ways you can improve the air quality in your home:

Humidifiers – Without proper humidity levels in your home, itchy skin, dry throats, respiratory problems, and static shock are all too common during the winter months. While humidity can make things uncomfortable during the summer time, it is a necessary part of comfortable living during the cold winter months. Our whole home humidifiers are installed on your furnace and can be installed with an automatic control. With an automatic humidity control, you never have to worry about making the proper adjustments.

Air Filters – Our air quality technicians can provide regular maintenance to your heating and air conditioning systems, cleaning or changing air filters several times per year. Ask about specialty filters for homes with medical needs, such as allergies or asthma.

Air Purifiers/Electronic Air Cleaners – Air cleaners improve air quality to removing harmful pollutants, such as smoke, mold, viruses and allergens, from the air. Whole house systems, which are more efficient than portable models, are added to your heating and cooling system and trap and filter pollutants. They come with HEPA technology for improved filtration, carbon filtration for gaseous pollutants or UV light for disinfection depending on your family’s needs.

Call 773-645-0400 today to schedule an appointment for service or a free estimate on installation of a new indoor air quality system in your home. Our air quality technician analyzes your home for infiltration problem spots and makes recommendations for the right equipment to keep your air safe and clean.

Maintenance and Installation of:

Air Cleaners
Air Filters
Humidifiers
Dehumidifiers
Ventilation Systems
UV Germicidal Lights

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Low-Level Carbon Monoxide Monitor National Safety Institute Model 3000

Protect Your Entire Family With NSI’s (National Safety Institute’s) Professional Grade Low-Level Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitor. Provides protection for all age groups and conditions, especially infants, children, the elderly, and highly sensitive or ill people. Other detectors barely provide minimal protection for healthy adults. Lets you know there’s a problem before reaching dangerous, even deadly CO levels, long before the other detectors even begin to work. NSI’s Model 3000 Monitors employ the same electro-chemical sensor technology found in professional CO Analyzers that cost thousands of dollars. These monitors are calibrated using CO, not electronic guesswork! Ask your NCI-Certified Professional how an NSI 3000 Monitor can help keep your home safe and healthy today!

THE NSI 3000 OFFERS REAL PROTECTION

Continuous Scan mode lets you know monitor for CO 24/7
Digital display shows CO levels of 5ppm or higher
Low Alarm – 15 ppm – audible & visual every 8 seconds
High Alarm – 35 ppm – audible & visual every 4 seconds
Crisis Alarm – 70+ ppm – audible & visual every 2 seconds
5-minute “Hush” button for levels below 70 ppm
Replaceable 9V battery ensures operation even when power is out
Designed for wall installation or tabletop use
5-Year limited Warranty

Facts You Should Know To Protect Your Family

Why do I need a low-level monitor?
The NSI low-level monitor senses CO levels as low as 5 ppm (parts per million). Infants, children, elderly, people with respiratory or heart ailments are provided little or no protection from deadly CO with standard alarms. Long-term exposure to low-level CO above 15 ppm can cause illness and even permanent disabilities.

What about the other “detectors” sold at retailers and home centers?
Store-bought detectors don’t alarm until unsafe levels of 70 ppm or higher are present at the unit for 3-1/2 hours! By then it may be too late. Plug-in models don’t always allow for proper placement and don’t work during power outages. The NSI 3000 is battery powered for 24/7 protection.

Why is the NSI 3000 more expensive than the others?
Accurate, low-level CO detection requires more expensive components and quality control. The NSI 3000 CO monitor uses the same technology and sensors as in professional-grade CO analyzers used by contractors, fire departments, and utilities. Plus NSI’s unique Continuous Scan mode lets you know the monitor is operational 24/7!

How many monitors should I have in my home?
As with smoke detectors, you should have one monitor installed on every level of your home. Even a single story home may need two; one at each end.

Where should I place the NSI monitor?
CO is lighter than air. Monitors should be mounted at eye level and no lower. They should be placed in an area with good air circulation. If you have only one monitor it should be placed near the master bedroom. Additional locations include your kitchen, nursery, basement, rooms with fireplaces or gas logs, and near your heating system and/or hot water tank.Your professional installation contractor will determine the best location in your home.

What should I do if my monitor goes off?
Call your NCI-Certified Professional at any level below 70 ppm, unless you have symptoms. CO exposure can cause nausea, severe headache, shortness of breath, chest pain, blurred vision, and dizziness. If you experience these symptoms call 911 and leave the house immediately. Above 70 ppm, evacuate immediately. If you have symptoms, call 911 from a neighbors house. Call your utility to turn off the equipment until your NCI-Certified Professional can investigate the source of carbon monoxide.