Frequently Asked Questions Air Purification

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• Fact - Running the Aprilaire Model 5000 Whole House Air Cleaner uses less than 50watts. This would equal .05 kilowatts.

• Fact - " 85 percent fo American homeowners are not aware that pollution may be worse inside their homes than outdoors." -American Lung Association

• Fact - Hay fever and seasonal allergies can be triggered by breathing pollen, respirable dust, molds, spores or pet dander. Some of these particles can be as small as half of one micron in size - too small to be caught by 1-inch disposable furance filters. The Aprilaire model 5000 is the only air cleaner that removes over 98% of particles down to one micron in size - 24/7, 365 days a year with minimal once a year maintenance.

• Q - If my aircleaner is working but the little blue light is not on, is that an indication that the filter isn't working?

A - When installed properly, the blue light on the model 5000 should be on whenever the HVAC fan is running. The blue light indicates the electronic components of the 5000 are working properly. If the blue light does not come on when the HVAC fan is running, we recommend you contact our service department to service the unit.

• Q - Why do I need an air cleaner?

               A - The following are the top 5 reasons you would need an air cleaner.

• You or someone in your family suffer from seasonal allergies.
• You are concerned about airborne mold spores.
• You have pets.
• You are concerned about airborne virus or bacteria
• You want to protect the life and efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment.
  
  
  

Flood Victims Alert:

For Immediate Release:

 

Warning for Homeowners of flooded homes.

 

“All flood-damaged appliances should be replaced.” A release from GAMA, An Association of Appliance & Equipment Manufacturers.  “The GAMA warning stems from past reports of accidents.

 

GAMA notes, “Attempts to use equipment with defective… devices can result in fire, flashbacks or explosions. And in cases of electrical appliances, the result can be injury or even death from a powerful electric shock.” “Even when controls appear to be operative, the unit should not be used after floodwater recede.” Devices at risk include Water heaters, furnaces boilers, room heaters and air conditioners.”

 

Furthermore,

 

“The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC) is warning flood victims that all gas control valves, electric circuit breakers, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and fuses that have been under water must be replaced to avoid explosions and fires. Even if these safety devices appear to function after being submerged in a flood, they are unfit for continued use and cannot be repaired. They may eventually fail, causing explosions or fires. Other parts of gas or electric appliances that have been submerged such as fans, motors, electric circuits and venting systems should be evaluated by a qualified technician for continued safe operation.“

 

“Gas control valves on furnaces, water heaters and other gas appliances that have been under water must be replaced. Silt and corrosion from flood water can damage internal components of control valves that have been under water cannot be salvaged; they must be replaced.”

 

Homeowners must know that if their Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning (HVAC) system was flooded, turning on the mold-contaminated HVAC will spread mold throughout the house.

 

Haley Comfort Systems has been getting several calls regarding these issues and it’s important for the Public’s safety that everyone is aware. One last note is that Flood Damaged appliances void appliance warranties.

 

GAMA recommends that safety inspections are preformed by a qualified, licensed contractor.