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Back-to-School Starts with the Air They Breathe

Back-to-School Starts with the Air They Breathe

As families in Calgary hurry to purchase backpacks, school supplies, and clothing, one important aspect of returning to school is frequently neglected: the air quality within the home.

Many parents believe that a nutritious diet, a consistent sleep schedule, and high-quality school supplies establish a solid foundation for their children’s success. While these factors are important, the air they inhale at home can subtly undermine all those efforts—particularly throughout the school year.

Poor Indoor Air Quality Is Sabotaging Student Success

Recent research from Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program found a clear link between indoor air quality (IAQ) and cognitive performance in students. Even slight increases in carbon dioxide, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), or particulate matter inside the home can impair memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also warns that children are especially vulnerable to indoor pollutants due to their developing lungs, faster breathing rates, and more time spent indoors.

That means poor IAQ doesn’t just impact your child’s comfort — it affects their test scores, energy, immunity, and long-term development.

Common Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

If your child is showing these symptoms, the problem might be in the air — not just in their routine:

Many Calgary homes have hidden duct leaks, high dust levels, or outdated filtration that make these symptoms worse — especially during fall and winter when windows stay closed.

  • Waking up tired or groggy after a full night’s sleep
  • Frequent sniffles, coughing, or allergy-like symptoms
  • Trouble concentrating on homework
  • Headaches or lightheadedness, especially in the mornings
  • Increased irritability, moodiness, or behavioral shifts

How Alberta Indoor Comfort Improves Air Quality for Families

Alberta Indoor Comfort’s Air Wellness Assessment is a free in-home service designed to help families understand what’s really in the air their kids breathe — and how to fix it.

We focus on three powerful solutions that work together to transform indoor air:

  1. 1
    Aeroseal Duct Sealing Up to 30–50% of the air in your ductwork leaks into walls, attics, and crawlspaces. This lets dust, insulation fibers, and allergens bypass your filters and re-enter your air.

Aeroseal seals those leaks from the inside using patented safe technology — improving airflow, efficiency, and cleanliness.

  1. 2
    HEPA Air Filtration Standard furnace filters only trap large dust particles. HEPA filters, on the other hand, remove 99.97% of harmful particles like mold spores, pollen, bacteria, and smoke.
HEPA Filter

We install medical-grade HEPA systems that deliver fresh, hospital-quality air throughout your home.

  1. 3
    UV Light Purification UV light systems sterilize the air as it moves through your HVAC system, killing viruses, bacteria, and mold spores.
A technician installing UV Sears Germinator bulbs for air purification, provided by Alberta Indoor Comfort for improved indoor air quality.

It’s like having a silent germ-fighter running 24/7.

What Happens During an Air Wellness Assessment?

Your free Air Wellness Assessment includes:

  • Thermal imaging and airflow testing
  • Indoor air quality scans for dust, VOCs, humidity, and carbon monoxide
  • Ductwork inspection and leak diagnostics
  • Personalized recommendations for your home’s layout and health concerns

Enter your text here...This low-pressure consultation aims to inform rather than promote sales. You will receive genuine data and valuable insights into how the air in your home could be impacting your family's health.

Why the Back-to-School Season Is Ideal

Autumn brings more time spent indoors, closed windows, and increased exposure to indoor toxins. It also signifies a challenging time for many children, marked by busy schedules, social pressures, and weakened immune systems.
The most effective preparation for back-to-school isn't just acquiring new supplies or shoes. It involves ensuring your child can breathe comfortably, rest well, and engage fully in their classes.

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DID YOU KNOW ?

More studies show that cognitive function was shown to be up to 50% worse in environments with higher carbon dioxide concentration, which is a symptom of insufficient make up air.


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What is real comfort and safety ?


Real comfort is going home from work in the winter and be in your most favorite and most comfortable clothing. Real comfort is taking a shower without worrying of running out of hot water.


Real comfort and safety is getting great rest at home without worrying about your system breaking down. To some, if not all, real comfort is having total control of the temperature at home, be it for heating or cooling, when you need it.

Each of us has our own definition of comfort and safety because we have different needs and wants. Different needs requires different solutions. Solutions that will bring real comfort and safety.

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HAVING GREAT

INDOOR AIR

Real comfort and safety from particulates, bacteria and viruses we don't see. Reducing health risk by creating a healthier, clean air.

SAVE MONEY ON

UTILITIES

Real comfort and safety from reducing cost of utilities, having more purchasing power on more important needs of the family.

COMFORT & SAFETY

AS GIFTS

Real comfort and safety can be shared to your family, love ones, friends and colleagues. Great news is always meant to be shared.

Consult our Experts to enhance your home to a great learning environment.

DID YOU KNOW ?

More studies show that cognitive function was shown to be up to 50% worse in environments with higher carbon dioxide concentration, which is a symptom of insufficient make up air.