Transcript Air Quality

WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN....??
Air Filters & Air Purifiers
• Used in furnaces
and intake areas to
remove dust or air
impurities
Reduce indoor
pollution such as
dust, mold, bacteria,
and other pollutants.
Carbon Monoxide & Radon
•
• Poisonous gas
produced by
portable generators, •
cars, lawn mowers.
Radioactive gas that
occurs naturally in
soil and rock
Seeps into home
through cracks in
foundation
Carbon Monoxide Detector and
Smoke Detector
• Sounds and alarm
when CO is detected
• Sounds an alarm
when smoke is
detected due to fire
Humidifier & Dehumidifier
• Adds moisture into
air of home
Removes excess
moisture from the
air that can cause
mildew, molds, and
musty odors
Spring Lock & Deadbolts
• On interior doors
• Unlock easily
• Unlocks by turning
a knob or key
• Cannot be opened
with a credit card or
screwdriver.
Touch Pad & Biometrics
• Used to enter a specific
code to open a door or
garage, or activate an
alarm system
• If alarm is activated,
company monitoring
the system will contact
police/fire.
• Locks that open
through
identification of an
individual by a
unique physical
characteristic such
as a fingerprint, iris,
or voice.
Limited Warranty & Full Warranty
• Repairs are made in
specific cases or
replaced under
certain conditions
• Allows a consumer to
have a product repaired
or replaced free of
charge at the
warrantor’s option
Motion Sensors & Timers
• Lights that are set to
come on when there is
motion within a set
number of feet.
• Automatically turn
lights on and off to give
the appearance
someone is home.
Orientation & Topography
•
Orientation is
positioning a building
to take advantage of
the topography
• Topography is the way
the land lays
Energy Star and Energy Guide
• Rating given to homes
that are designed to
conserve energy
• Guide that states the
yearly average cost to
operate an appliance
What is UL and what
do they do?
Underwriters Laboratories
• Independent company
that tests and certifies
products
• UL Seal found on an item
shows the item meets
safety standards when
used properly.
Objective 8.01, 8.02, 8.03:
Home Management