Improve Indoor Air Quality

11 Mar Improve Indoor Air Quality

Kingsport, TN

Your HVAC has a big job. Not only does it heat and cool your home, it also helps purify your indoor air and manage humidity. This is important because the air inside your home often has more contaminants than outdoor air, and humidity can lead to mold and mildew, which are potentially dangerous to you and your family. Leaks in air ducts and dirty air filters are among the issues that can prohibit your HVAC system from conducting important tasks effectively, and this can result in poor air quality. If you notice musty odors, dust buildup on surfaces inside your home, air-circulation problems, or that you or your family are having more frequent allergies or illnesses than usual, you may have poor indoor air quality that needs to quickly be addressed. Our experienced HVAC technicians in the Tri-cities area at Thompson Electrical Service share on the blog today five ways to improve the air quality inside your home.

Change your AC filter

To be so small, air filters have a very big job in your home: they filter out common air pollutants, keeping them from circulating in your home and potentially causing problems for its inhabitants. Air filters eventually fill with dust, dirt, pet hair, and any dangerous contaminants they may have filtered. If you see more dust than usual in your home, it could be because your air filter needs to be replaced. Clogged air filters are inefficient at purifying the air inside your home and also wear down your AC system, which can eventually lead to costly repairs for you. Our HVAC experts in Kingsport recommend changing your air filters every 30 days during the hottest parts of summer. While checking your AC filters, inspect other filters in your home, too, like your dryer and vacuum cleaners. If you check your air filter and it is clean but you still notice significant dust buildup in your home, it may be time to schedule a duct cleaning with our HVAC professionals to remove contaminants.

Regularly clean carpets

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve the air quality in your home is to simply keep the carpet and rugs in your home clean. Carpet acts as its own filter, trapping dust and other particles that would otherwise make their way into the air. Cleaning the carpets and rugs in your home keeps them clean to continue collecting pollutants you don’t want circulating through the air in your home.

Control humidity

Humidity breeds mold and mildew, both of which can cause respiratory issues like asthma and allergies. Humidity is usually the highest during the hot months of summer. Dehumidifiers can help reduce moisture and humidity in your home, decreasing the chances of mold forming and growing indoors. Musty odors are a common indicator that you already have mold or mildew present in your home. Our Johnson City HVAC service professionals explain that mold produces a musty odor as it releases microbial volatile organic compounds when growing. Continuous exposure can cause nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and headaches. Therefore, our HVAC technicians highly recommend immediate action if you suspect mold or mildew growth.

Decorate with live plants

A simple and attractive way to help freshen your air is to invest in indoor plants. From small plants like ferns to larger palm-like trees, plants are nature’s air filters, pulling airborne contaminants out of the air.

Professionally purify your home’s air

As technology improves, home-air purification evolves. Reme Halo Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier is a cutting-edge home air purifier system extensively tested for neutralizing most common household allergens and viruses, including COVID-19. Our HVAC specialists in Bristol explain that the air purifier connects directly into your HVAC system to provide the best results.

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Poor air quality in your home could cause adverse health effects — for example, aggravating respiratory conditions like allergies and asthma. The good news is that improving your home’s indoor air quality is not complicated. After taking the above preventative measures, if you’re still concerned about your home’s air quality — and especially if you smell a musty smell inside your home — call our Tri-cities HVAC experts at Thompson Electrical Service, (423) 343-5726, to schedule a technician visit, or contact us online to schedule an appointment.