EZ Breathe Ventilation: A Sustainable Solution for Indoor Air Quality

Posted by Andre & Erika Lacroix on
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As awareness of indoor air quality and environmental health grows, homeowners are increasingly looking for sustainable solutions. The EZ Breathe ventilation system meets this demand by improving air quality in a way that minimizes energy usage and environmental impact. This article explores the sustainable benefits of EZ Breathe and why it’s a great choice for eco-conscious homeowners.

The Link Between Ventilation and Sustainability

crawlspace-waterproofing-ez-breathe-ventilation-system-2Most ventilation and air quality solutions, such as dehumidifiers and air purifiers, rely heavily on electricity and frequent maintenance, which can contribute to higher energy consumption and environmental impact. EZ Breathe offers a low-energy solution that not only enhances indoor air quality but also supports sustainability goals by conserving energy.

Sustainable Benefits of the EZ Breathe System

  1. Energy Conservation
    EZ Breathe operates with low power consumption, helping homeowners maintain optimal air quality without high electricity usage. Traditional dehumidifiers must run constantly to keep humidity in check, which uses significantly more energy. EZ Breathe, in contrast, operates efficiently to maintain air quality across the home.
  2. Reduced Need for Chemical Cleaners
    Many homeowners use chemical sprays to eliminate mold and mildew. By preventing moisture buildup, EZ Breathe helps reduce or even eliminate the need for such products, minimizing chemical exposure in the home and decreasing environmental impact.
  3. Extended HVAC Life
    Excess humidity can cause HVAC systems to work harder, which shortens their lifespan. EZ Breathe reduces indoor moisture, making it easier for heating and cooling systems to perform effectively. This extends the life of HVAC units, reducing waste associated with repairs and replacements.
  4. Improved Health, Reduced Healthcare Impact
    By improving air quality and reducing allergens, EZ Breathe can help prevent health issues such as respiratory infections and allergies, which in turn can reduce medical expenses and healthcare strain.

How EZ Breathe Enhances Eco-Friendly Homes

For eco-conscious homeowners, EZ Breathe supports a green lifestyle by promoting sustainable indoor air quality. Its energy efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements align with the values of those seeking to reduce their environmental impact.

Written by Andre & Erika Lacroix

We are a 2nd generation family owned and operated business that has been working in homes with basements and crawl spaces for over 40 years.  We have been waterproofing and sealing about 500 foundations a month during that time as the largest Waterproofing contractor in the Midwest with 15 locations servicing 8 states.

20 years ago we would seal a foundation and recommend a standard dehumidifier to address the additional water vapor (humidity in the air) inherently found in below grade environments, such as basements and crawlspaces.  Back then, dehumidifiers were the industry standard to help with this problem. However, many of our customers were looking to us as the “foundation expert”, asking…

“What else do you have? I really am not getting results with this messy, expensive dehumidifier. My foundation is dry, walls are dry, floor is dry, so why does it still smell and feel like a basement?” 

We needed to find something better. Our company’s core values include offering world class customer service to every customer, every time.   So, we challenged our Research and Development department to find a real solution for our customers to combat not only the moisture, but also the odors, pollutants and unhealthy environment our customers were concerned about. We found, tested and installed a ventilation product for a period of three years. We private labeled that product as the EZ Breathe Ventilation System. The feedback in those first three years from our customers, as well as our installation crews, did not live up to the standard of quality to be included in our waterproofing process that offered a life time warranty. Once again, we needed something better.

We valued not only the results, but what we were learning from our customers. So, we went back to the drawing board, took matters into our own hands and made quality improvements to that first generation ventilation unit.

Our own EZ Breathe Ventilation System was born…reengineered, redesigned and much improved! We quickly learned that our crews were thrilled with the quality improvements, ease of operation and installation, but more importantly, our waterproofing customers loved the new, improved EZ Breathe unit as well.

Their feedback told us the air in their basements and crawlspaces felt better, but their entire home was benefiting from their EZ Breathe as well. We received countless letters thanking us because their whole house felt different, less odors, fresher air upstairs too, family members were feeling better, needing less allergy medicine, husbands were no longer snoring, children were no longer coughing as much, the home and it’s family were living healthier lives!

It was time for us to move beyond simply offering this innovative technology to just our waterproofing customers. Our passion and commitment to helping people improve their indoor air environments is what drove us to incorporate EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems as an independent company in 2003. We strongly believe that homeowners everywhere deserve a healthy indoor air quality.

We have spent the last 20 years dedicated to learning about the relationship between our home and our health; indoor air quality, the home as a system, building science and how it relates to indoor air quality as well as the challenges our modern day practices pose to the quality of air we breathe in our homes.