| Your air duct system functions as the respiratory | | | | of Allergists) |
| system of your home. When it becomes | | | | -The levels of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air |
| contaminated and congested, it should be cleaned so | | | | has been found to be up to 70 times greater than in |
| it can "breathe" normally and efficiently. | | | | outdoor air. |
| If you answer YES to any of the following questions, | | | | -Studies have shown that two out of three indoor air |
| it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned. | | | | quality problems involve the Heating Ventilation |
| -Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma, or | | | | System. |
| other respiratory problems? | | | | -One out of six people who suffer from allergies do |
| -Does anyone in your family suffer from headaches, | | | | so because of the direct relationship to fungi and |
| nasal congestion, or itchy eyes? | | | | bacteria in air duct systems. (Total Health and Better |
| -Is there a smoker in the house? | | | | Health Magazines) |
| -Do you have dogs, cats or other pets? | | | | -10-12 Million Americans suffer from Asthma |
| -Do you notice "musty" or "stale" odors when the | | | | (American College of Allergists) |
| furnace runs? | | | | -Children and the elderly are especially affected by |
| -Do you notice dust on your furniture shortly after | | | | polluted indoor air. (Department of Consumer Affairs) |
| cleaning? | | | | Dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other airborne |
| -Does your furnace utilize a standard throw away | | | | contaminants are pulled into your air duct system |
| filter? | | | | every time the furnace runs. These contaminants |
| Important Facts About Indoor Air Quality And Your | | | | build up inside the duct work over time and can help |
| Family's Health! | | | | make your duct system an ideal breeding ground for |
| The quality of the air we breathe indoors has | | | | mold spores, bacteria, fungus, mildew and other |
| become an increasingly important environmental | | | | microbes. Each time the furnace is turned on, |
| concern. Following are FACTS that have been | | | | contaminants are spewed out and circulated |
| determined by recognized authorities in the fields of | | | | throughout your home and affect the health and |
| health and air quality: | | | | comfort of your family. |
| -Most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors. | | | | The removal of contaminants from the entire air duct |
| (American Lung Association) | | | | system is recognized by industry experts as the |
| -50% of all illnesses are either caused by, or | | | | most effective way to eliminate air duct pollutants. |
| aggravated by, polluted indoor air. (American College | | | | |