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How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

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Let’s talk about the air in your home. You may do a great job of changing your filter every few months and you may feel that you are creating a happy, healthy atmosphere in your home, but did you know that harmful toxins could be floating in your air without you even knowing it? It’s scary to think that something you can’t even see could have a profound impact on you and your family’s health. Luckily, FiltersFast.com carries some great products that can help put your mind at ease.

FiltersFast.com has partnered with Awair, an amazing company that produces smart devices that will help track and improve the air in your home. And show you how the air in your home is affecting your health.

So how does it work?

Awair is designed with sensors that are tested to accurately identify the five key factors of air quality. Each sensor is strategically placed to ensure optimal airflow and consistent readings. It utilizes Bluetooth technology and Wi-fi to send you updates over-the-air so that you have the most up-to-date information about the state of your home’s air. It also offers various preference modes in order to create an environment that can help you sleep better, control your allergies, increase productivity and improve your health. But that’s not all, Awair is location-based, and can use the ambient and geographic information to help customize and personalize your recommendations.

So, you’re probably imagining some gigantic device that will take up tons of room and stick out like a sore thumb. Right? Wrong.

Awair offers beautifully designed devices that will pair seamlessly with any décor and go virtually unnoticed by those who enter your home.

Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Let’s introduce you to their products:

 

 

Awair Air Quality Sensor 

Take the guesswork out of the air you and your family are breathing inside your home. This state-of-the-art air quality sensor detects any kind of harmful toxins in your home and will immediately provide recommendations to keep the air safe and clean.

It not only tracks humidity and temperature inside your home, it can also alert you if there are any dangerous CO2, chemicals (VOCs) and dust. By downloading the Awair app on your smartphone, you can even keep tabs on the air inside your home when you are not there. This amazing app breaks down into percentages the temperature, humidity, the parts per million of CO2, the parts per billion of chemicals and the amount of dust in the air. The Awair also connects to other smart devices including the Nest, IFTT the Amazon echo and more.

In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, the Awair app also gives you personalized recommendations that are proven to improve air quality. No bigger than a breadbox, this unassuming device displays real-time air quality with an easy-to-read LED display and is encased in 100% natural American Walnut timber, making it an immediate conversation piece.

Buy an Awair Air Quality Sensor Now

 

 

 

Awair Glow Plug-in Air Quality Sensor

Take control of the air you breathe inside your home. Just plug it into your wall, connect it to the Internet with your computer, and the Awair Glow goes to work immediately by tracking any toxins, chemicals, and CO2 that could possibly be in the air you breathe.

The Awair Glow can control the power of your non-smart appliances (dehumidifiers, fans, humidifiers, air conditioners, portable heaters) and more if your air quality diminishes. Download the Awair app to your smartphone device, and the Glow will keep tabs on the air quality inside of your home and alert you in case of any interruptions.

Similar to the size and shape of a night light, the Awair Glow is designed with an air quality status beacon that is embedded in a wood panel atop the device. A green light indicates good air quality, while yellow bars mean the air is fair, and a red light indicates poor air quality. In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, the Awair app will give you personalized recommendations that are proven to improve air quality. Let the Awair Glow guide you and your family to better, breathable air.

Buy an Awair Glow Plug-in Air Quality Sensor

If you’re interested in improving the air quality and being in the know about what’s going on in your home, then Awair is the way to go. Right now, the Awair Air Quality Sensor is currently Sold Out on the Awair website, but lucky for you, we’ve got some in stock! Don’t wait, be more Awair about your air TODAY!

Dangerous Air Quality: Air Pollution Health Effects

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Poor air quality is a concern. Did you know that, on average, we breathe in 3,000 gallons of air each day? Throughout the day, you are breathing in tiny particles (invisible to the naked eye), without being aware of it. Have you ever stopped to think what these tiny particles are that you’re breathing in? Unfortunately due to negative air pollution health effects, we are confronted with the probability that we are hurting our overall health just by doing a simple (yet vital) task.

Air pollution can damage plants, trees, crops and lakes. It can also damage your body. Below are just some of the effects of air pollution as related to our overall health.

  • Irritation of the throat
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Respiratory problems (especially for those with asthma)
  • Burning in the nose and eyes

 

Perhaps most frightening is that we are not just susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution while we are outside, but also while we are in the comforts of our own homes. In fact, indoor air quality is one of the top five risks to public health according to the EPA. Perhaps even more alarming is that 87% of American homeowners are not aware that the pollution outside may not be as bad as the pollution inside (this according to dosomething.org).

The reasons for this can vary from a lack of filtration to inadequate ventilation. Being a company that specializes on filtration, we naturally tend to focus on this part of the issue. However, this can make a huge difference. While you may not be able to make an immediate impact on air pollution on a national or even global scale (due to various laws, regulations, etc.) you can make an immediate impact on the air quality in your own home. Furnace filters capture debris, dust, and more from your air which improves your overall air quality. Beyond that however, failure to regularly replace furnace filters is generally the number one cause of furnace repairs. In addition, since your motor and furnace fan will have to work harder to push air through a clogged filter, your system consumes more energy to compensate causing you to spend more on your next bill.

You don’t have to deal with poor air quality at home. A furnace filter, and remembering to regularly replace it, can leave you breathing in fresh air.

Allergies and You: Don’t Let Allergies Ruin Your Season

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It’s that time of year when the temperature is warmer, the kids are getting out of school, and we’re out doing yard work or maybe even preparing for a vacation. But what if you have allergies like millions of other Americans? It can be a real drag. It affects your outdoor activities and can seemingly affect your entire life as well.  Oftentimes, you can feel like this time of year is no fun at all for you. But let me let you in on a secret, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways you can protect yourself from allergies and fight them off. But first, what exactly are allergies?

An allergy is characterized by the overreaction of the human immune system to a foreign protein substance (or allergen) that is either eaten, breathed into lungs, injected or touched. This overreaction often results in coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and a scratchy throat. In more severe cases however, it can also result in rashes, lower blood pressure, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks and even death. While there is no cure for allergies, you can still protect yourself from it.

Austin Air-Standard-Sandstone-HM405For those with severe allergies, the search for a product that works well for you can often be difficult. For many allergy sufferers, finding the right allergy treatment is an absolute necessity. Fortunately, allergy machines are ideal for severe allergy and asthma sufferers. With allergy machines such as the Austin Air Allergy Machine, you can get better sleep, experience less coughing and sneezing through the reduction of airborne allergens.

Allergies are offset a lot by air quality. The poorer the air quality, the worse your allergies are likely to get. This is where air quality test kits such as the Bio Scan Indoor Air Quality Test Kit comes into play.  It screens for common contaminants such as pollen and mold by pin-pointing what problems you are having with your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

Electrostatic filters are very effective in trapping particles that would help to reduce or eliminate allergy and asthma symptoms. The Electrostatic Throw Away Filter is a cut-to-fit HEPA air filter that is designed to eliminate airborne pollutants and allergens.

Don’t you think you deserve to enjoy this time of year? You don’t have to suffer with allergies. You can fight them off with the tools you have available. Whether you purchase furnace filters, allergy machines or anything else, be sure to fight off your allergies this year and live happier this allergy season. Click on the image below to see more on how you can protect yourself against asthma and allergies.