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"Indoor air quality"

Indoor air quality / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

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Aeratron AE2 ceiling fan
Ventilation

Ceiling fans and air circulation- video

...air needs to move around. Our air source heat pump and our heat pump water heater work together in boosting the efficiency, and the ceiling fan is a big part of making that happen. This video explains the relationship between those systems. Thanks to our sponsor Aeratron for providing super efficient and quiet ceiling ...

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Heat Recovery Ventilation - Lunos video
HRV and ERV

Are ductless air exchangers any good?

...air returns. Its contribution to air quality: By having the proper amount of units well placed within a home, you can ensure the optimal indoor air-change rate required for the health of occupants. Higher quality filters are available (MERV 9-10), which can prevent pollen and dust from contaminating indoor air.  Energy...

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Improving internal air quality in a home with an air purifier is easy
Healthy indoor air quality

A comprehensive guide to air cleaning and filtration in homes

...airborne pathogens are a concern. An air purifier in a home office is essential for internal air quality especially if you work from home and are breathing this air in all day Using a portable air cleaner to improve indoor air quality in homes Advantages of portable air cleaners: Portable air cleaners offer flexibil...

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Painting with zero VOC paint from Benjamin Moore
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Choosing safe paints

...indoor air quality in the Ecohome Green Building Guide, or see these pages: The importance of air quality in homes How to choose between a HRV & ERV ventilation system How to prevent mold while building and renovating basements How to stain or paint a old deck  And sign up here for a free Ecohome Network ...

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