{"id":874,"date":"2023-06-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peatsonsheatair.com\/blog\/?p=874"},"modified":"2023-06-05T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:17:45","slug":"wildfire-season-again-why-you-need-a-whole-house-air-purifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peatsonsheatair.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/wildfire-season-again-why-you-need-a-whole-house-air-purifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildfire Season Again? Why You Need a Whole House Air Purifier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s not even officially summer and Ontario has already suffered from another bout of wildfire smoke. With the increase in wildfires over the years, many homeowners have purchased air purifiers that are designed to clean the air in their homes. However, these portable devices have their shortcomings and aren\u2019t able to clean more than a room or two at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to combatting not only wildfire smoke but also poor indoor air quality, the best defense is a good offense. That\u2019s why we recommend the installation of a whole house air purifier<\/a> system. These systems are installed in your HVAC system to clean the air of every room in your home, hence the name \u201cwhole house.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s In My Home\u2019s Air?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some homeowners think that the air filter in their HVAC systems is helping to keep their indoor air clean. However, that\u2019s not the purpose of the air filter that you change every 1-3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main job of that air filter is to keep dust, dirt, and debris from entering your HVAC system\u2019s interior parts to keep it clean. Although it\u2019s incredibly important to how well your HVAC system runs, it really has little to do with your home\u2019s indoor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another misconception among people everywhere is that their indoor air quality is better than the air outside. In fact, in many homes in Canada, the outdoor air is often less polluted than a home\u2019s indoor air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because homes are designed to be energy efficient, airtight, and well insulated. That means the pollutants in your home have nowhere to go unless you regularly open your doors and windows. Which you certainly can\u2019t do when there are wildfires burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the pollutants found inside a home come from the home itself. Here\u2019s a list of common indoor air pollutants that come from the people in your home and the things they bring inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n