Over the years, my husband and I have gradually accumulated numerous pets.
When my parents moved south, they gave me the family dog.
I found and adopted a stray terrier. We’ve had three cats show up on the doorstep, and we also rescued a sugar glider. My daughter insisted she had to have a pair of bunnies, and then she left for college and we were stuck with them. I am very conscientious about keeping a clean house. I don’t want my house to smell like a pet store. I’m unwilling to have fur and dander all over the place, and I worry about indoor air quality. I’m aware that our pets could cause health issues for my husband and I. Problems such as aggravated allergies and asthma, respiratory infection, migraines, sneezing and itchy eyes can all be blamed on degraded air quality. Plus, the contaminants impact the performance of the heating and cooling equipment. Even if we are diligent about replacing the air filters, the fur and dander tends to get inside the furnace and air conditioner. The accumulation of debris restricts airflow and leads to longer running times, greater wear and tear and higher potential for malfunction. My monthly utility bills go up even while the level of comfort diminishes. I consulted with a certified HVAC professional and asked for air quality improvement recommendations. He suggested the investment into a whole-house air purifier. The air purifier was installed right into the existing HVAC system, where we don’t see or hear it operate. However, we definitely notice the impact on the cleanliness and comfort of our home. The air purifier runs 24/7 and effectively traps and kills 90% of airborne pollutants. It protects our health and the integrity of the furnace and air conditioner.