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Air quality has be- come a hot topic. COVID-19 height-
ened our awareness of all of our surroundings — es- pecially the air we breathe. Because people spend 90% of their time indoors, espe- cially during colder winter months, sorting fact from fiction about indoor air quality is crucial.
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is helping debunk common myths about indoor air quality and offering tips to improve the air you breathe:
MYTH 1: OUTSIDE AIR IS ALWAYS BETTER
Debunked: Not always. It’s healthy to get a dose of fresh air, but sometimes when you bring in outdoor air, you can invite allergens, smog and humidity into your home. It can be better to filter your air to freshen and reduce particulates. According to Jason Bing- ham, president of Trane Technologies’ Residential
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MYTH 2: USING TECHNOLOGY TO MONITOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY WILL INCREASE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Debunked: Not necessar- ily. Efficient and connected building technologies make it easier for experts to help builders install eco-friendly, economical heating and cooling solutions. Meanwhile, homeowners and building owners can use air quality monitors, which can detect certain potentially harmful gases and particulates, to make cost-effective, efficient decisions about improving air quality.
MYTH 3: ONCE THE PANDEMIC IS OVER, INDOOR AIR QUALITY WON’T BE A CONCERN
Debunked: Indoor air qual- ity will always be important. Without adequate ventila-
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