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What is Essential? Healthy Fresh Air

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Since we’re in the thick of the winter season right now, it’s time to remember to take especially good care of our health. Colds and the flu tend to be common, if not annoying, parts of our lives this time of year. But as we all know, this past year has been anything but common. COVID-19 has transformed so many aspects of our lives, including how we approach the cold and flu season. That’s why we strongly recommend installing the AprilAire Healthy Air System in homes to promote Effective Virus Protection. This includes several components – the most important of which is ventilation – to ensure that your customers have access to healthy fresh air throughout the year.
 
As an indoor air quality professional, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. You know that proper ventilation in a building has many benefits, including protection against the spread of viruses. When meeting with customers, an effective sales strategy involves presenting concrete evidence and scientific support that discusses both the problem and the solution.

 

With that in mind, we’ve created another great in-home sales tool for you to use during your service calls and sales conversations. The new ‘Healthy Fresh Air is Essential’ sell sheet contains evidence, resources, and product benefits that will inform your customers about the importance of ventilation to their health.

 

Ventilation and Viruses

 

More and more, experts and organizations across a wide variety of fields are talking about factors that may influence the spread of viruses. Humidity control and ventilation are methods of virus reduction that come up often in these conversations. Recently, we created the ‘Relative Humidity and Viruses’ sales tool to share the evidence we gathered that supports why humidity is important in preventing the spread of airborne viruses. Now, withthe ‘Healthy Fresh Air is Essential’ tool, we are sharing statements that support the use of ventilation as Effective Virus Reduction, as well. We want to continue to support the conversations you are having with customers about what it takes for them to have healthy air…and how important it is to their health!

 

Education & Fresh Air Ventilation Systems

 

This new sales tool contains direct quotes from professional experts and trusted news sources. Those that emphasize the important role fresh air ventilation plays in the fight against the spread of airborne viruses. We also include reputable organizations (e.g. ASHRAE, the American Lung Association) that people can look to for even more information and evidence. Finally, we highlight the features and benefits of our 8145K Fresh Air Ventilation Kit. With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase around the world, this sell sheet will be a valuable asset to have in your toolbox.

 

Start the conversations about fresh air ventilation systems and preventing virus spread with your customers now! Focus on educating and providing these resources to help them make informed decisions when purchasing indoor air quality solutions. Remember that AprilAire offers a wide variety of print and digital sales tools that can be accessed from the dashboard of your AprilAire Partners account. We also have specific collections of sales tools for our Healthy Humidity and Healthy Air System campaigns that are currently underway. Stay informed, keep your customers informed, and stay healthy!

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Airborne Viruses and Healthy Air

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UPDATE: We’ve recently added a brand-new flyer for contractors to use with customers that provides an overview of the preventative measures covered below, as well as solutions they can provide to help create healthy air in the home. Check it out HERE, or order it from the AprilAire Partner Toolbox.

 

 

AprilAire has Healthy Air Solutions including air filtration, humidity control and fresh air ventilation products to help protect your customers from the spread of the airborne viruses. We have been a proud member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for more than 50 years.

 

 

Due to the spread of coronavirus and respiratory infections, there is an increased conversation surrounding the topics of health and safety, especially indoor air quality and the promotion of Healthy Air. Many of your consumers are looking for options to protect themselves not only from the coronavirus but from other airborne viruses like the common cold and the flu.

 

Air Filtration
Proper filtration of both the air in your home and incoming ventilation air is key to removing particulates from the air.

 

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM), the coronavirus nominally has a particle size of 0.13 microns and most airborne viruses range from 0.03 to 0.3 microns.

 

AprilAire MERV 16 Allergy & Asthma Filters provide the highest rate of effectiveness. They can capture up to 98%* of airborne particles the size of viruses.

 

Our whole-home AprilAire 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner is an effective product to capture airborne viruses. It is up to 99%* efficient at trapping airborne virus-size particles.

 

 Healthy Humidity Solutions
Proper Humidity reduces the transmission of viruses. ASHRAE promotes keeping humidity between 40-60% to minimize virus survival rates.

 

AprilAire provides humidifier products such as the 600, 700, and 800 and the 1850 dehumidifier to help keep the home between this optimal range.

 

Fresh Air Ventilation

Having a properly functioning whole-home ventilation system is critical to maintaining a healthy home environment. Fresh air is not only clean and refreshing but ventilation also helps dilute and remove contaminants.

 

Homeowners should use a ventilation system to bring in fresh air from the outside to dilute stagnant indoor air. The air inside the home can be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. Products such as the AprilAire Model 8126X Ventilation System or Model 8140 Fresh Air Ventilator bring in the recommended amount of fresh air. They also have patented control logic to minimize energy usage.

 

Coupling these systems with our IAQ thermostats allows homeowners to easily adjust the amount of fresh air being brought (into) their home.

 

 

Whole-Home Product Control
AprilAire whole-home products work with our IAQ thermostats to provide easy user experience and control through the thermostat and AprilAire app.

 

 

Professional

Help combat airborne viruses and particulates in the home with AprilAire Products. Our products are not only manufactured in the United States, but our engineers and manufacturers maintain the highest standards in design and assembly. Contact our leading experts at 1-800-334-6011 for further assistance.

 

 

Please note: AprilAire products are not intended to cure or treat any known airborne viruses but can help in the reduction of airborne viruses in your home.

*Contaminants removed based on air passing through the filtering system.

 

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Brandon Glancy Joins HVAC Know It All Podcast to Discuss ASHRAE Recommendations

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National Sales Trainer for AprilAire Brandon Glancy recently spoke with Gary McCreadie on his HVAC Know It All Podcast. Based in Toronto, Gary’s audience reaches thousands of contractors in North America.

 

On this episode of HVAC Know It All, Brandon and Gary cover a ton of information about ASHRAE recommendations as they pertain to healthy air in the home including humidity control, ventilation, particulate control and UV.

 

 

Source: https://www.hvacknowitall.com/

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Optimizing Indoor Air: The Role of Humidifiers in Energy-Efficient Homes

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Modern homes are built for maximum energy efficiency, reducing natural ventilation, and limiting the amount of dry outdoor air entering the home during the heating season. This has led to a misconception that humidifiers are unnecessary in newer homes. Research shows that without a humidifier, indoor humidity levels drop below what’s needed to maintain comfort and preserve the home. HVAC professionals play a key role in addressing this issue by recommending and installing humidifiers to ensure proper Indoor Air Quality and balanced moisture levels for customers.

 

Learn more about this study here.

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The Growing Need for Better Indoor Air Quality

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With 1 in 5 Americans suffering from asthma and allergies, Indoor Air Quality is a major concern. HVAC professionals play a key role in addressing this issue by recommending effective air filtration solutions.

 

Whole-Home Electronic Air Cleaners: A High-Performance Solution

Unlike standard mechanical filters, electronic air cleaners (EACs) use an electric charge to capture even the smallest airborne particles, providing superior filtration throughout the home. Installed within the HVAC system, they effectively remove allergens, dust, and other contaminants.

 

Why Recommend an Electronic Air Cleaner?

  • Higher Efficiency – EACs outperform traditional filters, especially for tiny airborne particles
  • Comprehensive Air Filtration – Integrated with the HVAC system, they clean air in every room
  • Ideal for Allergy & Asthma Sufferers – Helps reduce triggers like dust, pollen, and pet dander

 

While industry testing standards for EACs are still evolving, independent studies confirm their effectiveness. Offering whole-home electronic air cleaners gives contractors a high-value solution to improve IAQ and enhance customer satisfaction.

 

Learn more here.

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The Impact of Whole-Home Dehumidification on Indoor Comfort and Energy Efficiency

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As an HVAC professional, you know that indoor humidity levels can impact not just occupant comfort and health but also the home itself. Too much moisture in the air can lead to mold, musty odors, and damage to wood floors and furnishings. Unfortunately, standard air conditioning (AC) systems provide limited humidity control—especially when they’re not actively cooling.

 

That’s where whole-house dehumidifiers come in. A recent study found that using a whole-house dehumidifier alongside AC can significantly improve humidity control and even help reduce energy usage. By keeping indoor moisture levels in check, your customers will feel more comfortable, prevent potential damage to their home, and may even save on their energy bills.

 

Learn more about this study here.