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Indoor Air Quality Observations in Public Schools
Abstract
Investigations of indoor air qmlity or indoor
environment problems were accomplished in seven
different Texas schools. The schools were located
in hot and humid climates. Comfort and mildew were
the most frequent complaints. In all cases, the
air-conditioning system maintenance and operation
was a primary factor in the problem cause and
solution. The significance of problems
investigated cculd have been minimized had the
symptoms been addressed when they were reported the
first time. Preventive maintenance and better
housekeeping of air-conditioning systems in Texas
schools will improve the indoor environment.
Schools are encouraged to be more aggressive
in preventive maintenance and plan for indoor air
quality and energy efficiency in school air-conditioning
retrofits.
Citation
McClure, J. D.; Estes, J. M. (1990). Indoor Air Quality Observations in Public Schools. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6602.