Importance of a Ventilation System

When you think about all the air you breathe in and out every day that is being shared with family, co-workers and anyone else in the same area, it’s easier to realize the importance of a ventilation system in a home or business structure. Confined spaces are the perfect breeding ground for germs, allergens and other contaminants that pollute the same air you’re breathing in. Good indoor air quality depends heavily on a ventilation system’s ability to constantly filter in fresh air and disperse out stale air. Sufficient airflow also helps to make sure moisture doesn’t become trapped inside a building, leading to mold and mildew.

Types of HVAC Dampers

Installing dampers in an HVAC system allows it to balance and monitor airflow throughout an entire structure as well as within each room. Backdraft dampers work to force out polluted air, closing behind it and keeping it from regaining entry. They also help to eliminate offensive odors that can sometimes infiltrate an area. Pressure relief dampers are adjusted to open or close as needed when pressure from heat or moisture builds up in the ductwork so that it can be released before damage is done to the roof or ceiling. Zone dampers preserve the temperatures that a building’s occupants find to be the most comfortable and adjust to provide comfort at virtually all times, taking into account uninhabited rooms at various times of the day. Fire and smoke dampers are put into place as a safety precaution to prevent detected flames and smoke from making their way into room after room, giving anyone inside enough time to get out without being harmed.

Advantages of Installing Dampers

There are several advantages to having dampers professionally installed in an HVAC system. Besides providing consistent air circulation in order to maintain a healthy environment and keep humidity at bay, dampers also offer climate control so that occupants of a building can remain at comfortable temperatures no matter what the conditions may be like outside. Another major benefit of dampers is the decrease in wasted energy being sent to unoccupied rooms and subsequent reduction in energy costs.

People count on adequate ventilation, and in turn, high performing dampers to keep them comfortable throughout the changing seasons, and whether they know it or not, to keep them healthy and safe as well.