Having a good Indoor Air Quality program in place is becoming more and more a necessity in modern times simply because of new construction methods employed to construct buildings. Buildings, including residences, are tighter in construction thereby decreasing infiltration and exfiltration. Even with mechanical codes which require so many changes of air per hour, depending on the building and its use and occupancy, building managers need to implement indoor air quality programs to prevent health issues among the occupants of their buildings. Good health not only helps people feel better but also makes them more productive.

How safe is the air we breathe?

In today’s world our homes and buildings have become vastly more efficient in terms of preventing heating or cooling loss or gain. Unfortunately these buildings have become so airtight that they actually prevent the indoor air contaminants from escaping. While the entire world has been making concentrated efforts to clean up our outdoor environment, recent studies showed that indoor air is often found to be 60 to 90% more pollutant than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently listed poor indoor air quality as a major health concern, and OSHA is currently moving forward with new compliance legislation.

Studies have shown that poor indoor air quality can cause headaches, sneezing, asthma, breathing problems, allergies, skin irritations, mental fatigue, body aches, eye, nose and throat irritation, respiratory problems, cancer, legionnaires disease, and more. Poor indoor air quality also causes premature replacement of HVAC equipment and furnishings, increased utility cost, musty or stale odors, and in some cases costly lawsuits.

What causes sick building syndrome?

The ventilation system is the source of approximately 80% of all indoor air quality problems. The HVAC system is the main breading ground for these contaminants. Dirt, dust pollen, dust mites, plant spores, animal dander, smoke residue, cleaning agents, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde can all be found inside your home or office building. Once inside, these contaminants are sucked into the heating and air conditioning systems where condensation provides food for the growth of molds, bacteria, and fungus. Over the years the accumulation of these bacteria, and gases leads us to what is now known as sick building syndrome.

       

What can we do?

JANSEN specializes in the removal of all HVAC contaminants. We use the industries best portable HEPA-AIRE vacuum, which is capable of removing contaminants 30 times smaller then those visible to the naked eye. The vacuum is used in conjunction with our air-sweep compressor, which is sent down each duct to loosen the living contaminants clinging to the duct surface. Once all ducts are cleaned the entire ventilation system is fogged down with an EPA approved disinfectant to ensure little chance of survival.

The cleaning of the ventilation system is only temporary if the heating and air conditioning systems are not cleaned properly. JANSEN is not a carpet cleaning or chimney sweeping company. We're a licensed residential and commercial HVAC contractor certified to work on all aspects of your HVAC system. We are also members of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association and thus abide by their principles and procedures.

 

The air conditioning equipment is the number one source for molds and bacteria. They live in the coils, drain pan, and blower compartment. If these areas are left uncleaned, then it is only a matter of time before growth is spread back into your ventilation ducts and into your body. Clean HVAC systems will also help you save money on your electric bill.

Filtration
JANSEN services and installs the highest performing air purification devices that filter unwanted particulates out of your home's air. We only sell whole-house air purification, such devices are the only ones that can theoretically filter the air that travels through your home's ventilation system. Our 3-Stage devices have been installed at shooting ranges to capture byproducts emitted from the firing of arms which can include VOCs, lead particles, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. True HEPA filtration was used to accomplish this task.

JANSEN has a broad selection of quality whole-house air purification devices to choose from and are confident that our sales personnel are well educated on all our products. We will help you find the perfect solution to meet your needs.

Ultra-Violet Systems
Ultraviolet light is measured in nanometers, representing the frequency of wavelengths between 200 and 400nm (nanometers). UV light contains three distinct bands of light, although recent research has added a fourth. Each energy band on the spectrum of light falls into a different measurement, UVA(315 to 400nm), UVB(290 to 315nm), UVC(220 to
290nm), and UVV(187nm).

The UVC band is a naturally occurring wavelength that is commonly referred to as the germicidal UV light. The UVB light leads to sunburn and cancer, the UVA light is responsible for safe sun tanning, and the UVV light destroys the chemicals of dead cells. What is most important to understand is that the microbial destruction occurs between 254nm and 265nm.

Not only have laboratory results demonstrated that UVC lights are an effective and efficient method of combating unhealthy air in a home, but this technology has already been widely used in the processing and packaging of foods and liquids. UVC light reduces the number of infectious airborne microorganisms at varying frequencies by destroying the DNA of such microbial contaminants. The way it works is that the actual cell membrane is penetrated with the UVC light as the contaminant passes through the air, thus rendering them sterile. This is an effective method of controlling the quality of air in your home.

The stuff floating in the air is 80% dead skin and over 350 different allergy producing air pollutants and contaminants, including cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke, germs, bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew and fungi, pollen, house dust and dust mites, odors from smoke, pets, mold, mildew, exhaust fumes, food, body sweat, chemical gases (formaldehyde, benzene, etc.) from new carpets, furniture, cleaning products, solvents, furnishings, dry cleaning and construction.

The effects of breathing this allergy producing air pollution include dizziness, irritability, coughing, sneezing, dry eyes, hay fever, allergies, asthma symptoms, sinus problems, ear infections, depression, fatigue, headaches, nausea, breathing problems, respiratory infections, etc.

Physicians are now discovering that the solution to the problems of many of these people is not in medicine but in reducing the pollutants in the air people breathe. But mere filtration is insufficient. Filters can create a breeding ground for pathogens, like molds, bacteria and dust mites and do nothing to combat chemicals or odors.

Medical studies using germicidal ultra-violet air disinfection have proven effective in reducing the spread of tuberculosis, measles, influenza, smallpox, and controlling infection in operating rooms.

Humidification

Protect your family and your home from the unhealthy and damaging effects of over-dry air. Dry nose, cracked, itchy skin, and sore throats. Aggravated allergy and asthma symptoms. Painful static shocks. Chipping paint and plaster. Splitting or cracked wood floors, furniture, trim and molding. Sound familiar? Why go through another season with these problems when there is a solution — a Whole-Home Humidifier. When a furnace runs in the winter it consistently dries the air. Replenish moisture levels in your home by installing a whole-house humidifier.

Turning your temperature up in the wintertime will keep you warm but won’t increase your home’s humidity level. Daily activities such as showering, cooking and doing laundry don’t produce enough moisture to keep your home’s air from being too dry. According to medical experts, many viruses thrive in low humidity increasing the likelihood of catching colds, flu and upper respiratory ailments. The American Society of Otolaryngology even reports that it is important to prevent an overly dry environment because it makes people more susceptible to infection.

De-Humidification

“It’s not the heat — it’s the humidity.” Today's homes require effective humidity control more than ever before. Equipped with super efficient central air-conditioning systems, near-impermeable vapor barriers and improved insulation, many new homes suffer from excess moisture problems.

Air conditioning alone can't satisfy your home's humidity requirements. Your air conditioning system is designed to control temperature, not humidity, and only removes humidity as a byproduct of cooling. During the spring and fall seasons when it’s still cool outside but damp inside, your air conditioning isn’t running and your house is uncomfortable — you need a Whole-Home Dehumidifier.

An Whole-House Dehumidifier installs as part of your home’s central heating and cooling system, with a rated capacity of 90 pints per day. The dehumidifier measures the condition of your home’s air to decide when to run. An integrated air cycling feature will activate the HVAC blower to cycle air throughout the house to balance conditions. The dehumidifier has an optional ventilation damper that can mix fresh outside air into the process.

An Whole-House Dehumidifier works equally well in new or existing homes, and is truly the complete solution for your home’s excess indoor humidity problems.