Control Indoor Pollution with a Whole-Home Ventilation System in Canada

Why Home Ventilation Is Important

We spend most of our lives inside—up to 90 percent in fact, according to an EPA study. And because these buildings are better sealed than they used to be, it also means chemicals can accumulate. The EPA says this can make your home’s air quality two to five times worse than outdoor air. Dealing with poor indoor air quality can make you feel lousy or worsen ongoing problems like allergies or asthma.

There are a couple of pollution sources that impact the air your family breathes.

1. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals are found in everyday household products, like furniture, flooring, paint and cleaning products. Excessive concentration can lead to respiratory inflammation and headaches.
2. Dust, mold and pet dander. These are the some of the biggest, most prevalent indoor pollution sources. They can aggravate allergies and asthma, especially pets with long, dense fur.
3. Carbon monoxide. This colorless, odorless, tasteless gas is created in part by the process of combustion in a natural gas appliance. CO poisoning can cause flu-like symptoms and can be fatal.