Increased attention to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has resulted from the health implications of indoor pollution and will be a 2024 focal point for Michigan's businesses.

Attention to Indoor Air Quality

HVAC systems are vital in managing IAQ by filtering out pollutants and ensuring optimal ventilation to deliver exceptional experiences for customers, vendors, and team members.

Reliable commercial HVAC partnerships implement filtration systems and air purifiers and maintain proper humidity levels to improve IAQ. As the industry continues to innovate, the focus on IAQ will develop systems that improve air quality without compromising energy efficiency.

Elevated Health and Safety Concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates Americans are indoors 90% of their time in buildings including schools, workplaces, places of worship, and gyms.

Studies suggest that indoor concentrations of air pollutants are increasing, driven by factors such as inadequate ventilation, hotter temperatures, and higher humidity.

Short-term and long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can cause a range of health issues, such as respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits, and cancer.

Pollutants

• Combustion byproducts such as carbon monoxide.
• Substances of natural origin such as radon, and pet dander.
• Biological agents such as molds.
• Pesticides, lead, and asbestos.
• Ozone from air cleaners.
• Various volatile organic compounds.

Most pollutants affecting indoor air quality come from sources inside buildings, although some originate outdoors.

Sources

• Combustion sources such as heating systems and appliances.
• Cleaning supplies, paints, and insecticides.
• Building materials.
• Radon, mold, and pet dander.
• Outdoor air pollutants that enter through open doors or windows.

Effective HVAC Solutions Improve IAQ

Ventilation helps remove or dilute indoor airborne pollutants, reducing the level of contaminants and improving IAQ. Introducing outdoor air is an important factor in promoting good air quality.

• Natural ventilation through windows and doors.
• Mechanical means associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Infiltration from air flowing through openings, joints, and cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, and around windows and doors.

Leveraging Reliable Partnerships

Relationship-focused strategies have shifted from transactional short-term solutions to long-term reliability from commercial HVAC professionals. This trend is guided by customer experience, service-driven demands, and consultation requests to make calculated business decisions, encouraging service providers to deliver quality and supply expert feedback.

For customers, long-term reliable partnerships lower costs and provide proactive service, which can extend the life of their HVAC systems.

Partnering with RMS

RMS understands the importance of installing high-quality HVAC systems that meet your needs. Our team of experts provides customized solutions that optimize your units and implement cost-reducing energy efficiencies.