The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air quality–including limits on the amount of particulate matter (microscopic particles) emitted by fireplaces and stoves. All wood stoves and fireplace inserts manufactured and sold today in the United States are required to be certified by the EPA. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘air quality’
EPA certification for wood stoves
Saturday, October 8th, 2011Indoor Air and Humidity
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011During the winter months as we’re sealed up in our homes trying to keep warm, a by-product occurs. The air inside our homes gets dry, and the overall quality of the air can suffer. The EPA estimates that our indoor air can in some instances be 10 times more polluted than the air outside. With a small investment you can improve the air quality in your home to help you breathe easier and also feel more comfortable. (more…)
Bad Air
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Poor ventilation and the release of contaminants from different sources inside and outside the home are the main causes of bad air. (more…)
