Helpful Hints for Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

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Do you often find yourself with itchy eyes, a runny nose, or headaches? You could have a problem with your indoor air quality! In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside many homes and businesses is more polluted than the outdoor air in large, industrialized cities.

Don’t worry, though, you’re not doomed to suffer forever. There are some simple steps you can take that will make a significant difference in improving the air quality inside your home or business. Start with these five tips.

1. Eliminate Harmful Fumes

Storing paint, adhesives, sealants, and even some types of cleaners inside your home can allow harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to escape into the air. Store these everyday household items out in the garage or a shed to help keep your indoor air cleaner.

2. Keep Up with HVAC System Maintenance

Keeping your HVAC system well-maintained will improve its performance and make it last longer. Professional AC maintenance will also allow you to proactively address cleanliness issues such as dirty coils or ductwork. This removes harmful dust and bacteria that would otherwise circulate throughout your home.

3. Avoid Mildew and Mold

Long, hot showers feel great, but if your bathroom isn’t properly ventilated, they also create the ideal conditions for mildew and mold. Make sure you have fans in your bathrooms and that they all work as they should. Always turn on the fan when you shower or bathe. Or, if you want to make your system fail-proof, install a fan that automatically turns on any time it detects an increase in humidity.

4. Keep Dust Mites at Bay

Periodically replacing your old carpets, curtains, and bedding can help keep dust mites away. These microscopic pests love your favorite old items as much as you do, and they can trigger allergy symptoms like coughing, sneezing, congestion, and facial pressure. In extreme cases, they can also cause eczema flare-ups or severe asthma attacks. If you’ve been noticing allergy symptoms when you’re indoors, consider taking an “out with the old, in with the new” approach and see how much of a difference it can make.

5. Step Up Your Home’s Ventilation

A whole-home ventilation system can provide you with better air quality all year round. These systems pull the old, stale air out of your home and replace it with fresh, filtered air. This can help dilute and/or remove airborne pollutants coming from indoor sources, reducing the level of contaminants in your home and improving your indoor air quality.

Our AC Installation experts can help you choose the perfect whole-home ventilation system and get it up and running in no time! Contact us today to learn more and request a free estimate.