"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. How Is Your I.A.Q.? Adam Kerm, Owner Oficial Heating & Cooling Indoor Air Quality (I.A.Q. has become one of the fastest growing industries within the HVAC product lines. Back in the 70's when we had an oil embargo and long lines waiting to fill up with gasoline, builders started to erect homes that were virtually air tight. The unintended consequences of these super efficient homes lead to the "Sick Home Syn- drome". Many people became ill from the off gassing of toxic fumes from carpeting, counter tops, etc. Basically, that was the genesis of I.A.Q. There are many offshoots within this industry but some of the most common that we use on a regular basis are: O Air to Air Heat Exchanger (HRV/ERV) - These are mechanical ventilators that remove stale musty indoor air and bring in fresh outside air. This is a must for any- one that has a super tight house. OU.V. - Ultraviolet light is the only product that can actually destroy germs, bacteria, mold, etc. O Air Cleaners - These are mechanical filters that are avail- able in different degrees of filtering abilities, measured in M.E.R.V. (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value). Ratings from 8-13 are usually used in homes. ODuct Cleaning - Remove years of buildup in your duct system. This will maximize the efficiency of any air cleaner. ODuct Sealing - Improves air flow by 25-30% and pre- vents impurities from being sucked into the ducts via attics, crawl spaces and basements. OHumidifiers - Add moisture to your home during the heating season. Proper humidity levels will make your home feel 2 degrees warmer. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) Bella says: Call Official today or email adam@officialhvac.com shanaing fast Speciarotiers oALL in stock furnaces. Claim your FREE estimate! SALEI OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com 0 NATE FACTORY AUTHORED DEALER PREN Carrier BBB 4 Time Honoree "Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. How Is Your I.A.Q.? Adam Kerm, Owner Oficial Heating & Cooling Indoor Air Quality (I.A.Q. has become one of the fastest growing industries within the HVAC product lines. Back in the 70's when we had an oil embargo and long lines waiting to fill up with gasoline, builders started to erect homes that were virtually air tight. The unintended consequences of these super efficient homes lead to the "Sick Home Syn- drome". Many people became ill from the off gassing of toxic fumes from carpeting, counter tops, etc. Basically, that was the genesis of I.A.Q. There are many offshoots within this industry but some of the most common that we use on a regular basis are: O Air to Air Heat Exchanger (HRV/ERV) - These are mechanical ventilators that remove stale musty indoor air and bring in fresh outside air. This is a must for any- one that has a super tight house. OU.V. - Ultraviolet light is the only product that can actually destroy germs, bacteria, mold, etc. O Air Cleaners - These are mechanical filters that are avail- able in different degrees of filtering abilities, measured in M.E.R.V. (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value). Ratings from 8-13 are usually used in homes. ODuct Cleaning - Remove years of buildup in your duct system. This will maximize the efficiency of any air cleaner. ODuct Sealing - Improves air flow by 25-30% and pre- vents impurities from being sucked into the ducts via attics, crawl spaces and basements. OHumidifiers - Add moisture to your home during the heating season. Proper humidity levels will make your home feel 2 degrees warmer. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) Bella says: Call Official today or email adam@officialhvac.com shanaing fast Speciarotiers oALL in stock furnaces. Claim your FREE estimate! SALEI OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com 0 NATE FACTORY AUTHORED DEALER PREN Carrier BBB 4 Time Honoree