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The Role HVAC Systems Can Play in Preventing Disease

There is an ongoing debate about how COVID-19 is spread. However, several recent articles published by industry experts describe the role HVAC systems can play in encouraging or stopping the spread of disease, whether it’s COVID-19 or other contagious diseases that travel via air droplets or aerosols.

Review these informative articles from , , and the .

In this brief video, 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s facility expert Amy Swiderski discusses how optimizing indoor ventilation and air flow can help create healthier air for building occupants. (2-minute video)

Specifically, Amy outlines how changing your control settings can reduce recirculation of contaminated air particles by:

• Increasing the rate of exchange with outside fresh air
• Reducing shutdown time that may occur overnight or on weekends
• Minimizing air flow speeds

For help implementing these steps, or to request a building assessment that will identify recommendations and priorities for potential improvement call 866.720.2700.