More to know:
. EPA states that air in our homes can be seventy times more polluted than outdoor air
. The number of children with asthma has doubled since 1980
. People may be potentially exposed to several indoor air quality contaminants for extended periods of time
. One in Fourteen has asthma
. Due to a Smaller Lung Capacity, Women and Children Suffer Twice as much as Men
. 50 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions to airborne allergens
. 100% of chronic sinusitis is due to poor indoor air quality
. One in Six suffer from allergies due to fungi and / or bacteria in the air they breathe at home

Levels of organisms found in our homes can be two to fives times greater than outdoors include irritated eye, nose and throat, upper respiratory infections, nausea, dizziness, headaches and fatigue, or sleepiness. The term "Sick Building Syndrome" came to refer to this problem. As of today many states throughout the US have mandated the testing of indoor air quality at schools at least three times a year. Our homes suffer from the same issues. With the rising costs of fuel we have turned them into air-tight vaults, trapping in all sorts of pollutants and toxins. We can't open our windows during the summer because it lets out expensive air conditioning and lets in moist, humid hot air that can cause mold growth.

With studies showing that we will spend up to 60% of our lives in our homes, what good is eating healthy and exercising daily if the air we breathe at home is making us sick? Poor indoor air quality is no laughing matter. Mold that may be hidden in the walls and floors, off-gassing and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household solvents, building materials and furnishings, radon, tobacco smoke, poor ventilation, and many other air contaminants can lead to prolonged, and in some cases, irreversible health disorders. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency poor indoor air quality has been linked to Legionnaires' disease, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and humidifier fever. And prolonged exposure to mold, which produces airborne spores that are inhaled, has resulted in fever, shortness of breath and mold infections in the lung. If you have concerns about the health of your home and family, contact Martin's Cooling today to have your home tested.

Improve Your Indoor Air
You want the best for your family. A comfortable home, peace of mind, But what about your home's air? According to a study conducted by the EPA, indoor air can be more polluted than the air outdoors. And if you're like most Americans, you spend Up to 90 % of each day indoors- and more than half of that time at home.

Tight Homes Seal In Pollutants
Today's homes are often sealed tightly to conserve energy. Problem is, they can seal in pollutants too. Mold, pollen, bacteria and other undesireables pervade virtually all indoor air. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. Even air that's simply too dry or too humid can cause problems.

According to several sources, an air conditioning coil provides a prime environment for mold and bacteria to grow, which can lead to odors, illnesses, and bothersome allergies. Installed near the air conditiong coil, a UV Germicidal Lamp can kill these harmful organisms and can alleviate the following:

. respiratory allergies
. asthma
. headaches
. runny, sneezy, or stuffy nose
. itchy, watery eyes
. sore throat
. fatigue

Do you notice dust on furniture and other surfaces of you home? Do you have problems with pollen or suffer from allergies? Martin's can provide you with a filtration systen that will be professionally installed into your home's central HVAC system to continuously remove allergens, irritants and pollutants from the air before they can enter the living space.

The EPA has reported that toxic chemicals found in the home are, on the average, three times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor airborne pollutants.