Resolve to Have Better Indoor Air for the New Year
The new year is fast approaching and we are all most likely thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Or, perhaps trying to avoid thinking about them. Whichever, most of us tend to concentrate on health, family etc. All of that is great! But while we are concentrating on health and family, how about giving some thought to the indoor air our family is breathing and how that affects our health. How about making one of our resolutions this year to improve the indoor air quality in our homes? Seems like an outstanding idea to me. So, what are some basic things that we can do to accomplish this?
I ran across some great thoughts as I was contemplating this today. Here are a few of the things I found.
- Air Filters: Changing the air filter each month helps to take contaminants out of the air in your home, especially if you upgrade to a filter with a high MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value). Even with a supplementary indoor air quality system, regular filter changes are necessary so that your heater and air conditioner can operate efficiently.
- Air Purifier: An electronic air purifier may be more effective than the filter you currently have in place. This system is usually able to catch much smaller particles, using an ionization process to charge particles, which then attract to a metal plate in the air purifier.
- Air Filtration Systems: A HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter is more effective than a standard home filter, but ask a technician if this is the right choice for your HVAC system. A HEPA filter may block airflow to your heating and air conditioning system so that it can no longer work properly.
- Humidifier: Dry air and, as a result, dry sinuses, makes you more susceptible to illness and keeps you sick for longer. Add a humidifier to your HVAC system so you can recover faster.
These are all excellent ideas and things to give some thought to. If, you think this may just be the start for you to improve your indoor air quality and would like to delve a little deeper, the EPA has an excellent place to get more information. The link for that is as follows: http://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality Hopefully this information will get you well on your way to fulfilling that better indoor air quality resolution. If we can help or answer any questions you may have please visit our site or give us a call.
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