Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

April 5, 2021

The average home has bad indoor air quality, according to the EPA. With people spending so much time in their homes because of the pandemic, they’re more exposed than ever to pollutants. There are thankfully many ways to improve the air quality in your home. Clean Your Floors You should vacuum carpets and mop floors at least once a week. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to ensure what is sucked up doesn’t get blown out in the exhaust. Vacuum high traffic areas several times to remove as much as possible. Control Humidity Mold and dust mites thrive in moisture. You should keep humidity between 30-50% in your home to control these air pollutants. Depending on where you live, you need either a humidifier or dehumidifier. Other ways to reduce humidity include not over-watering plants and fixing any leaky plumbing. in Dayton, OH, can help improve your indoor air quality. We install Carrier bypass humidifiers, which use your furnace blower to bring moisture into your home. This can introduce up to 18 gallons of water vapor per day to your home. Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas that is produced by burning fossil fuels. It is...

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Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health

April 17, 2020

Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to respiratory health issues such as asthma, allergies, infections and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Things that pollute your home’s air can include furniture, carpets, bacteria, viruses, formaldehyde, pet dander, mold, cleaning supplies and VOC (volatile organic compounds). Here are some ways to address poor indoor air quality. Humidifiers When it’s cold out, HVAC systems may not be able to maintain comfortable indoor humidity. A whole-home humidifier adds moisture to the air through either water vapor or steam. This improves indoor air quality, so you have healthier air in every room of your home. For example, maintaining the right indoor humidity prevents mold from growing. In Dayton, OH, sells and installs whole-home humidifiers. We are indoor air quality and comfort specialists who are committed to exceptional customer service. Our technicians are NATE-, EPA- and CFC-certified. Ventilators Having a tightly sealed home is a good thing as it saves you money on your energy bills. However, this doesn’t allow for adequate ventilation. If your home often feels stuffy, a ventilator may be the solution. It will draw in fresh air while expelling stagnant air. Most ventilators work with your HVAC system by conditioning...

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