Across the world and throughout the year, Healthy Air is a topic with a large impact on everyone’s daily lives. Healthy Air In The News is a collection of the latest articles that we’ve found for you to share with your co-workers and customers to help everyone better understand what impacts the air around us and we what we can all do to create more Healthy Air. 
 
El Pais – “A room, a bar and a classroom: how the coronavirus is spread through the air” 
 
Much has been learned about viral transmission over the last several months, and that’s on top of what years of aerosol science, epidemiology, and HVAC knowledge have already taught us. This article from Spanish news outlet El Pais presents an interactive and highly visual look at how the coronavirus spreads through the air through variable types of rooms, safety measures, and exposure windows. 
 
New York Times – “Masks Work. Really. We’ll Show You How” 
 
Back in the states, the New York Times have provided another interactive article involving viruses – this time, it’s focused on Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). For all of the high-efficiency air cleaner installers out there, the parts of the discussion involving particle size might seem like second-hand knowledge to you by this point! No matter if your technical and sales counterparts are already wearing masks, it’s always a good idea to revisit mask technology to make sure everyone at your business is working as safely as possible in the office and in customers’ homes. 
 
The State – “Hurricanes repeatedly devastate this SC town, leaving a stinking threat behind: Mold” 
 
We recently highlighted “The Dangers of Black Mold” on Partner Pro Talk, and now The State is presenting these dangers as they have happened to South Carolinians in the path of recent, devastating hurricanes. Our Healthy Air Partners in the basement and crawl space world know first-hand what’s needed to defend homes from damage due to extreme storms. What they also know is how dehumidification is a key preventative measure in the fight against mold growth. Another great article to help educate your team and your customers on the need for humidity control in the home. 
 
If you’re looking for more great knowledge sharing from a Basement/Crawl Space Healthy Air Partner, check out our recent interview with Hydrohero Systems’ Robert Keefer.

MADISON, Wis. (March 25, 2024) – AprilAire, the leader in whole-house Healthy Air solutions, announces it is once again advancing its Dehumidifier lineup to be more intuitive, easy to connect, simple to use and maintain, and environmentally friendly.

Customers fuel the AprilAire passion to continually raise the bar. In 2024, AprilAire is excited to phase in the following new features and benefits to its market-leading Dehumidifier product offering:

First, and most significantly, AprilAire is upgrading the refrigerant in its Dehumidifiers to reduce by 66% the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of all the models in its lineup. The transition to R32 is underway and projected to wrap up across the full product line by year-end.

Look for this seal on AprilAire Dehumidifier packaging to indicate the product is more environmentally friendly and contains the refrigerant R32.

In addition, AprilAire continues to make its Dehumidifiers easier to use and maintain by eliminating the On/Off switch in non-hardwired models, as well as introducing a new, tool-less filter door in the E080 and E100 models.

“Customers will continue to experience the same superior product performance and reliability they have come to expect from AprilAire Dehumidifiers. By providing a more environmentally friendly product, we strengthen our brand leverage in the whole-home category and retain our position as the leader in delivering best-in-class Healthy Air solutions to dehumidify homes,” said Katie Zagorski, AprilAire Senior Product Manager, Dehumidification.

About AprilAire

AprilAire is on a mission to make homes healthy. We believe everyone deserves Healthy Air and envision a future with Healthy Air in every home. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin since 1954, AprilAire has been creating and delivering Healthy Air solutions to manage air purity, humidity, fresh air supply, temperature, and mitigate radon and viruses in all types of homes, and all environments. We have an unparalleled reputation as the brand of choice among tens of thousands of professional contractors and make a Healthy Air difference in the lives of the millions of families who rely on our products every day. To learn how to turn a house into a Healthy Home with the AprilAire Healthy Air System® visit www.aprilaire.com.

As a contractor, you know that Indoor Air Quality is a hot topic these days. With more and more people spending time indoors, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that the air inside homes and businesses for your customers is as clean as possible. The Project Sustainability Podcast is here to help.

Hosted by a team of experts in sustainability and environmentalism, the Project Sustainability Podcast aims to educate and entertain listeners about a wide range of topics related to the environment. Their episode, “An Update on Indoor Air Quality,” features AprilAire Senior Training and Development Manager of AprilAire Academy Chris Howells participating in a discussion on the many factors that can affect the air quality inside our homes and buildings.

From volatile organic compounds to particulate matter to the impact of the air in the home on your customers’ pets, Chris and Project Sustainability’s Peggy Smedley cover a broad range of information and provide an engaging, enjoyable conversation on environmental issues and Indoor Air Quality.

This episode offers valuable insights into how you can continue to improve the air quality in your customers’ homes as well as practical tips for choosing the right air cleaner for different spaces and advice on how to improve ventilation and humidity control. Chris also emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to Indoor Air Quality—there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and a combination of different strategies may be needed depending on the specific circumstances of the home and its location. For contractors, this is an important reminder that improving Indoor Air Quality requires a nuanced understanding of the unique needs of each client.

Tune in for a resource to stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in Indoor Air Quality plus the impact on the HVAC industry. If you are looking to stay ahead of the curve and provide the best possible service to your clients, give the Project Sustainability Podcast a listen today.